Love Struck Brock
Chapter 2 – Brock's charm
Brock and Nancy sat at the lounge area still talking to one another. A large stack of fries and two large sodas went along with the conversation that mostly was about breeding pokemon. It shifted and went more onto personal things, the getting to know you things.
Brock: I took care of my brothers and sisters for a long time until my dad came home and now I'm on my journey to be a pokemon breeder.
Nancy: That is so cool. Atleast you can travel around a lot. I mostly can't go anywhere I want to go. I wish I could travel. Tell me what sorts of sites have seen in your travels.
Brock: Well, I've seen lots. I don't know where to begin.
Nancy: Let's start with the most romantic places.
Brock got shivers up his spine, romantic places? Nancy wanted to know about romantic places?
Brock: Well, um. Let me think.
Out of the adventures he had with his friends he thought of places of romance. Misty would be yelling something romantic whenever they were close to something romantic. Probably trying to hint her way to Ash.
Brock: I once went up with my friends in a hot air balloon to watch the season when all butterfrees find their mate and migrate so they can have babies. One of my friends use to have a butterfree but he let it go and now I bet that butterfree is very happy.
Nancy: Oh that's sweet.
Brock didn't like how that sounded, it almost sounded like Nancy was leaning towards Ash and Ash already had Misty. This girl had to be his, think of something quick!
Brock: Well I um, I taught him how to make his butterfree very handsome so another butterfree would be attracted to it.
Close call, though it was Misty that told Ash some techniques, all Brock did was give Ash's butterfree a scarf. No one actually helped the butterfree fall in love, Ash's butterfree saved the pink butterfree and that is what made the two fall in love.
Nancy: Wow so that means you're pretty good in pokemon romance as well.
Brock blushed and couldn't say anything, he was at a lost of words.
Nancy: Wow, it's great that I met you. I never thought I would meet such a talented pokemon breeder that knows so much.
Brock turned even more red.
Brock: Aw garsh I'm not that special.
Just then he heard two voices that snapped him back from his lovesick trance.
Ash: Brock, still hanging around?
Misty: Trying to get a date with Nurse Joy again?
Brock jumped up, quickly covered both Ash and Misty's mouth and turned smiling at Nancy with a few billion sweatdrops.
Brock: Uh Nancy these are my friends that I travel with, Ash and Misty. I'll be right back I'm just gonna have a word with them.
He dragged them a bit away.
Brock: Listen you two, don't spoil my moment with this girl. She's the most wonderful girl I have ever met.
Ash: Um, spoil what moment?
Misty: Are you trying to ask her out?
Brock: Hush! Nancy is a sweet girl that loves pokemon breeding like myself. So far she's pretty impressed.
Misty: By what?
Brock: Hush up carrot head!
Misty: What did you call me!?
Brock: Look why don't you two go off on a date somewhere and do something, just leave me here alone with Nancy.
Ash: But we just got back on a date. We're here to tell you that . . .
Brock: I don't care if Team Rocket is trying to take over the city, I want to stay here with Nancy just for a little while please.
Ash: Gee how'd you guess?
Misty sat down on a near sofa and started to read a magazine along with Pikachu, Togepi was coloring a coloring book that Ash bought it (how nice of him). Ash and Brock just continued on.
Brock: Ash, please I'm begging you. What if Nancy is the one, just let me talk to her a bit more so I can get to know her and I don't need any of you to embarrass me!
Misty: So we keep bad company is that it!
Brock got a weird expression and another sweatdrop added to the many on his head.
Brock: No, I just don't want you two telling oddball weird stories about me. I'll make you a deal, if you just leave me with Nancy alone until I say so then I'll make all the riceballs you can eat for the next two months alright!
Ash: Sure Brock, remember, all we can eat!
Brock: Right now back to Nancy.
Brock appeared in an instant right infront of Nancy and he sat down, too bad he missed the seat completely. He picked himself up with whatever pride he had left and sat next to Nancy and continued to chat. He could hear the loud laughing coming across the room but he blocked them off as if they were nothing.
Ash: Gee, Brock is acting goofy.
Misty: He's always acting goofy with girls around. Turning into one giant disaster.
Ash: What do you think his chances are?
Misty: Pretty good. I have to give him that, after all, the girl is still talking to him.
Ash: Maybe the girl is totally whacked.
Misty (giggling): Maybe. But every dog has their day, even Brock.
Ash: So what do you wanna do now?
Misty: I think I wanna watch this movie.
Ash: What movie?
Misty: Brock in love.
Ash: Brock's on a movie? Why didn't he tell us?
Misty fell over, she recovered and pinched Ash.
Misty: No dummy, let's just stay here and watch Brock. This is better than any movie.
Ash: Wish Todd was here.
Misty: Yeah, we could submit this for the funniest photos taken.
*****
Brock enjoyed every word Nancy had to say. She spoke about herself that how she was when she was little, how she always took care of Vulpix, her first pokemon. She mentioned that Vulpix had been pretty much like Lassie to her she really cared about it. Then she spoke about school, her favorite subject is science, but she doesn't care much for history. Brock was pretty interested in science; one does to be a pokemon breeder. He then got a real hard hatred for history. She spoke about how in school dances that she wouldn't dance cause no one asked her cause she always carried her Vulpix everywhere it went. Brock started to get very excited, he could have a chance and it was increasing with every passing story.
Brock: I can't believe no one wanted to dance with a beautiful girl such as yourself. All because of your Vulpix?
Nancy: Well yeah. Vulpix would burn anyone who it thought was a threat that was practically every guy. I don't care anyway. I love my Vulpix and I trust it very much.
Brock smiled at Nancy's Vulpix, he took out a pokemon treat out of his many pocket jacket and presented it to it. It sniffed Brock's hand first and then took a better smell at the food. It licked the treat right off Brock's hand and ate it. It smiled and let out a cute, "Vul" saying it liked it.
Nancy: Wow, that's amazing. You really have your way with pokemon.
Brock: Oh I just wanted to see if it trusted me.
Nancy: Well it does. And any person Vulpix trusts I trust too.
Brock: Really? Wow!
Nancy: Yeah.
There was a moment stare and at each other. Brock looked into Nancy's eyes, Nancy though couldn't see Brock's, well she just looked at him anyway. The moment was broken by a bell sound coming from the side of Nancy.
Nancy: Oh that's my pager. Looks like my parents want me home. I think we have visitors tonight.
Brock: Can I see you again?
Nancy: Sure, I'll return to the pokemon center in the morning. I'm going to see Nurse Joy for any vitamins that I could make Vulpix's coat look shiny. I'll see you until then Brock, bye.
Brock: Nice meeting you Nancy.
Nancy got up and walked off waving at Brock as she walked away. Brock had a goofy smile and an entirely red face. He continued waving even though Nancy was totally out of view. Ash and Misty walked up to Brock and sat next to him holding their own bags of popcorn.
Ash: You know, I otta get a refund for this movie. It never finished.
Misty: Yup. So Brock, how'd it go?
Brock: Bye bye Nancy.
Ash: Um Brock?
Misty: Hello in there!
Both Ash and Misty sighed out that weird cloud.
Ash/Misty: Here we go again.
Ash: What time is it now?
Misty: Um, around 8:30.
Ash: You wanna just stay in our rooms the rest of the night?
Misty: Sure, we can watch a movie, a real one.
Ash: Yeah, one with an ending. Coming Brock?
Brock: Nancy . . .
Misty: It's no use; he's stuck in the trance. I think he needs some time to snap out of it.
Ash: Hey is it true that you can have the power of suggestion whenever someone is like this?
Misty: I dunno, let's try it out. Hey Brock. Hand me over your money.
Brock: You're crazy. Oh Nancy you're beautiful.
Ash: I guess he's in but still out of it. Oh well, let's go Misty.
They locked arms and headed into the room that Ash was staying at. Pikachu and Togepi followed behind, Pikachu was holding a tape in his hand, the name of the movie, "Pikanic".
*****
The following morning Ash woke up peacefully. His eyes opened slowly and when his vision focused there was Misty right next to him. At first he thought he was dreaming but after a few second he realized it was morning. Misty's arm was right under his neck and her face towards him. She was smiling cutely and looked very heavenly. At first he was surprised but then remembered that the movie Pikachu brought in was about four hours long. It was a good movie too, all about the ship of dreams. Right before he got up Misty moved and cuddled next onto Ash, hugging him down.
Ash (thinking): Wa? What do we have here?
Misty (sleep talking): Let's just sleep in Ash, the children can make their own breakfast.
Misty cuddled even more and Ash had a smile but a sweatdrop on his forehead. Opps, Misty must be dreaming about the future. He decided it was best to let her sleep so he just laid there with Misty clinging n to him. Looking around the room there was Pikachu sleeping on the table with a half-eaten apple. Togepi right next to him sleeping as well. Ash heard the sounds of the morning song of the pidgey chirping away. He let out a yawn and got closer to Misty. Misty smiled and continued to talk in her sleep.
Misty (sleep talking): I love you Ash. My dear Ashy.
Ash looked at Misty again, he blushed at her comment. Maybe it was time to wake up from the dream and see the real Ash. Here's the question, how do you wake up a girl asleep in your arms without upsetting her? Easy, though Ash can be dense at times he knew there was only one possible answer, that and the thought of "sleeping beauty" came to mind when he saw Misty sleeping. He moved his head close to hers and kissed her. Misty's embrace got tighter and she kissed along with Ash, she started waking up from her dream. Though they may have not realized this but the previous night they didn't lock the door to the room and it was Ash's room. Who happen to come walking in but the Gym Leader of Pewter City.
Brock: Hey Ash, it's time for breakfast, I hear the pokemon center has a special on . . . .
A moment shock at the scene, Brock calculated the evidence. Ash and Misty in bed, kissing.
Brock: W . . . W . . . WHAT DO YOU THINK YOU ARE DOING? NO I MEAN WHAT HAVE YOU DONE? UM, DID YOU TWO DO IT?
Misty jumped up on the shock rolled off the bed but not before grabbing Ash and pulled him down as well. Ash's head popped up rubbing as if it was sore, second later Misty rose as if she was floating. A field of fire was surrounding her and she looked very ticked off.
Misty: WHAT DO YOU THINK YOU'RE DOING!!!! BARGING IN HERE LIKE THAT!!!
Brock: Well, it was Ash's room so um, sorry for interrupting something but um . . . hey now wait a minute, I want to know what did you two did last night!
For the record Brock usually barges into Ash's room since he never gets up on time for breakfast whenever they are staying at a pokemon center.
Misty: WE WATCHED A MOVIE YOU ROCKHEAD!!
Ash: Yeah, "Pikanic" It's a good movie.
Pikachu: Pika pika pikachu! ((Yup it is))
Pikachu woke up from all the yelling, he wasn't grumpy though, he was too overtaken by laughter at what Brock looked like at the moment.
Brock: Are you sure, you two didn't do it?
Ash: Do it? Do what Brock?
Misty: NONE OF YOUR BUSINESS BROCK, NOW GET LOST!!!
Misty pulled out a baseball bat out of no where and grand slammed Brock right out of the room. There was a faint, "I'll meet you at breakfast." Then a thump. Ash was just confused.
Ash: Do what?
Misty: Nevermind Ash. There are things that aren't suppose to be mentioned.
Ash: Huh?
Misty: If you want to know, Brock was talking about if we did what Mack and Tulip did in the movie, you know, the car scene.
Ash: WAAAAAA?? Why'd he think that?
Misty: I dunno. Well, speaking of the movie let's finish it up.
Pikachu had already walked of the room along with Togepi and closed the door, they were hungry, and Brock was already at breakfast. At breakfast Brock was at the Pokemon Center's diner. Not many pokemon centers had diners but this pokemon did. He was ordering his breakfast, three breakfast burritos, two meat buns, and a average size coffee.
Pikachu: Pika pi pikachu. ((Can we join you?))
Brock normally couldn't understand Pikachu but he pretty much guessed he wanted breakfast along with Togepi. He ordered Pikachu a breakfast burrito with a side order of you guessed it, ketchup. He also ordered them two rice balls each and also a small orange juice each.
Brock: Enjoying breakfast Pikachu?
Pikachu: Kachu ((yup))
Pikachu nodded and Togepi made happy sounds.
Brock: Glad you think so. It's nice to have breakfast with the pokemon once a while. Though I wouldn't mind having breakfast with Nancy.
Nancy: Well maybe you will.
Nancy appeared to the side of Brock holding her tray of food.
Nancy: May I sit?
Brock: Sure go right ahead.
Nancy sat and had breakfast with Brock and the pokemon.
Nancy: Oh what's this. A new type of Pokemon?
Brock: Yeah. It's Togepi, that belongs to one of my friends, Misty. The one with the short red hair that looks kinda orange.
Nancy: Yeah, I remember her. That other boy is that her boyfriend?
Brock: Yup you got it.
Nancy: It must be nice to have a boyfriend. To have someone to talk to and be with.
Brock: Same thing with having a girlfriend. Someone to be with and comply in.
Pikachu noticed the two looking at each other. He seen this before, when Ash and Misty look right at each other.
Pikachu: Pika!!
Brock looked at Pikachu who was making a puckering up expression. Brock blushed and quickly covered Pikachu.
Brock: Now now Pikachu, you shouldn't be talking with your mouth full. Here have a meat bun.
Pikachu was gonna shock Brock but after being offered a meat bun he decided maybe later. Pikachu ate it sharing half with Togepi. Nancy giggled at how cute the pokemon are.
Nancy: You really know how to treat the pokemon, even though you don't own them they are very respectful and friendly with you.
Brock: Well Pikachu is also my friend and Togepi, well I'm kinda like the uncle.
Togepi: Prriiiii prriiiii ((Uncle Brock))
Nancy: That's something I haven't seen before. Most trainers here that I've seen have their pokemon obey them only and be with them only. Pokemon are hostile to other trainers that are even near them. I saw a Charmeleon burn someone's leg because it was just standing too close to it.
Brock: That's a shame. Pokemon can be friendly to everyone if they are properly brought up and taught well. The trainer also must put in a lot of trust and friendship with the pokemon. Ash told me that at first Pikachu didn't like humans. And it is listed in books that Pikachu is pretty stubborn when it comes to humans. Ash's best friend is this Pikachu and they've been pretty much through everything.
Nancy: Wow that would mean your friend Ash is a pretty good trainer.
Brock had that feeling again, like Ash was outdoing him without even trying.
Brock: Well I taught him everything he knows.
Pikachu glared at Brock, small sparks started to spark from it's cheeks. He didn't like the fact that Brock was taking all the glory that Ash and he put into their relationship. Brock sweatdropped and motioned that Togepi was close to Pikachu. Pikachu stopped but then gave Brock a sly smile and a few threatening words.
Pikachu: Chu pika pika chu pi chu kachu pika pika ((though you treated us to breakfast, you'll get a shock later))
Brock sweatdropped, he didn't understand what Pikachu said but he pretty much knew, he was just glad that Nancy couldn't understand Pikachu. After breakfast Brock and Nancy paired up together and went out, from what Pikachu heard it was to the market. Ash and Misty arrived as Brock left, they saw Pikachu and Togepi just sitting down waving at them.
Ash: Hey Pikachu, see you ate breakfast early.
Pikachu: Pika pikachu pika ((Yup, what took so long?))
Ash: Just finished the part of Pikanic that we fell asleep at. It's a nice movie. Misty cried.
Misty: I did not. It was the . . . the onion rings.
Ash: Hhhmm. Well Pikachu there was this one line that made Misty cry, "Oh Mack I will always love you, my heart will always go on!"
Misty got watery eyed remembering the scene in the movie, placed her head on Ash's shoulder, and started to have that silly waterfall of tears.
Misty: Waaaaahhh!! That was sooooooooo dramatic.
Ash had a sweatdrop sliding down his head but he placed an arm around Misty.
Ash: There, there Misty. It's okay. Mack lived and he and Tulip lived happily ever after.
Misty: But, waaaaaaaahhhh it was soooooooooo romantic waaaaaaaaaahhhh.
Ash: Let's just settle down and get you something to eat.
Misty: Sniff . . . okay.
Pikachu had a silly expression, he didn't find the movie that dramatic. He got the movie but didn't bother watching it; he and Togepi were too busy playing cards that night. Breakfast went by smoothly, it was a mild breakfast, and Ash and Misty mainly talked about the movie. Misty tried hold back the tears but the movie was overwhelming and Ash found his jacket to be a bit damp after, though he didn't mind since Misty was all over him. He checked the newspaper, normally just to look at the comic section but he saw an interesting local article.
Ash: According to this, there's a wave of kidnapping of high breed, expensive, and richly own pokemon. The owners are rich and would pay any price to get their pokemon back. Gee, I wonder if Team Rocket is kidnapping the pokemon.
Misty: It's gotta be.
Ash: You okay there, maybe I should get you some clear eyes to clear up all that red.
Misty: I'm okay . . . sniff . . . just a bit thirsty.
Ash: Drink up, later I'll get you those clear eyes, beautiful eyes shouldn't be irritated and red.
Misty: You're so sweet.
They finished and paid for their meal, they left the pokemon center with Pikachu and Togepi in their bags. Pikachu told Ash that Brock met up with Nancy and they went off together. Everyone was making jokes about Brock but it wasn't harsh just that he finally met a girl that liked him.
Ash: I can see Brock carving his name along with that girl's in a tree.
Misty: Nope, he'll grab his hammer and chisel and go for the rock.
Everyone laughed.
Ash: You're cruel.
Misty: Why thank you. Well, we should be happy for Brock. I guess finally he has a chance.
Ash: A chance at what?
Misty: I hope you mean that in a joke Ash.
Ash: Okay, okay, yeah he does have a chance. Let's just hope it's a good one.
Misty: And maybe he'll open his eyes while he's at it.
Ash: Cruel.
Misty: Thank you.
As they walked down they heard a scream not far away.
Lady: Help, help they stole my Eevee!!
Ash and Misty looked and ran towards the scream. They saw two figures jumping to a van and about to drive off.
Ash: Hey there they are! I won't let you get away!
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