1 Wherefore Art Thou, Ash? Err, Romeo?
Chapter 2: Practice Makes Perfect
"Time to practice again!" Juliet's words seemed to echo throughout the whole stage area. "Since everyone seems to be familiar with the first scene, and we've already practised it, let's move onto the second scene. Okay everyone?" She called out to all of the actors and actresses.
Everyone gave an encouraged cheer, and took their places.
~~
A boy around the age of 19 or 20 entered the scene first. He was scheduled as Capulet, Misty (Juliet's) father.
He cleared her throat and began. "Both Montague and myself are under the same sentence, and are both under a promise to refrain from any further disturbance, which should not be difficult for either of us, at our age."
A young man accompanied him while he was walking and talking, and then spoke up. "You are both held in high esteem and it is a matter for great regret that the…the…" he peered down at his script, and kept going, "the… quarrel has lasted so long between you. And now sir," he bowed, "what is your answer to my request?" Paris finished.
Juliet and Romeo high-fived each other backstage. Everything was going perfectly and smoothly, especially for a practice!
Things continued to go smoothly, and Romeo awarded everyone with some free, crystal clear water at the end.
Ash and Misty gulped it down. "Chu," Pikachu reached for Ash's water from his shoulder. Ash chuckled in response, "Here Pikachu," he said, tipping the glass of water ever so slightly so Pikachu could take a sip.
"Here Togepi," Misty smiled down at Togepi, as Togepi took a sip of her water too.
Brock gulped his down too, and licked his lips in satisfaction.
"Well everyone, we're going to move onto the scene where Juliet is on her balcony, and Romeo is hiding underneath her. Okay, lets go!"
~~
Misty made her way up to the balcony in costume (a long flowing pink dress with puffy shoulders … kinda similar to Princess Peach's dress), and blushed.
"R-Romeo, Romeo, wherefore art thou, R-Romeo? Refuse Thai father and d-deny Thai name…" she shyly stuttered, looking out into the horizon, pretending she didn't see Ash, and didn't feel his kind gaze on her.
She continued stuttering, and Juliet couldn't help but crack a smile backstage. "Well… things aren't perfect, she'll have to look over her lines…"
"…But they sure make a cute couple!" Romeo admired, and Juliet giggled. "Exactly what I was thinking."
"No part of him is my foe, except h-his name…" Misty continued.
It was Ash's turn to speak. He dramatically positioned his arm toward her in a loving motion. "I will gladly do as you say. O-only let me be called your," Ash looked down at the script and cringed. "Is there any way we can change this?" he frowned. He looked over at Romeo and Juliet, who both shaking their heads no. Ash cringed again and sweat dropped. "Beloved," he choked; blushing three shades of crimson, continuing, "a-and I will take another name, and never more be known by that of Romeo."
The scene proceeded; occasional awkward moments coming up, but then the end scene came…all too soon.
"What is this?" Misty dramatically ran to Ash's "dead" body. "My dear Romeo's fingers are clasping a cup. I see that his untimely death was brought about by poison. If I k-kiss thee on the mouth, per-perhaps some of the fatal drink may yet remain there, to restore me to thee in death!" Misty inched forward, and Ash slightly opened his eyes before both of them blushed.
Misty continued to inch forward; her lips pursing into a kissing form, and –
"Okay guys! Let's take a break!" Romeo announced. Misty and Ash both sighed in relief.
Brock came by. "Hey guys," he greeted them.
"Hey Brock," they both said in unison.
"How are your parts coming?"
Ash and Misty awkwardly gulped. "W-well…mine's pretty good…" Misty giggled nervously.
"Y-yeah," Ash nodded, sweat dropping nervously while eyeing his running shoes.
"That's good," Brock raised an eyebrow, but continued, "my part is okay actually. I found out that Lady Montague, my "wife" is the most beautiful women in the world!"
Ash and Misty sweat dropped. "What else is new?" Misty commented dryly.
"Okay everyone, let's continue practising!" Romeo called to the cast.
~~
After a day of practising, the real thing came.
Misty nervously looked out into the audience, peering through a space in the curtain. "Wow, there's a lot of people…" she said to no one in particular, as Togepi chirped in her arms.
Ash tenderly placed a hand on her shoulder from behind, as she spun around.
"Hey…" he hesitated, "…let's keep a promise, okay?"
Misty nodded silently.
"Whatever goes on tonight, we'll always be friends, okay?" Ash's eyes seemed to drown in Misty's aqua eyes.
Misty nodded and smiled warmly. "Okay," she extended a hand and 'shook on it'. Ash smiled confidently back at her.
"Chu," Pikachu said while pointing at Romeo and Juliet.
"Come on guys, the show's about to start! Places, places!" Juliet announced.
Ash and Misty nodded before leaving their Pokemon with Romeo and Juliet, while running to position.
~~
"We would like to present to you, Romeo and Juliet!" Juliet announced to the rather large crowd. A rumble of applause errupted.
Ash took a deep breath before walking on stage with some other actors.
~~
Everything went by smoothly. It was already the last scene.
Misty said her tragic line before inching towards Ash. The oh-too-familiar scene was occurring, and Ash's eyes closed even harder as he dreaded the moment coming up…
Misty inched toward him; a bead of sweat escaping her face as she nervously placed a hand on his shoulder for support as her lips were about to touch his.
[b] BANG! [/b]
A crash was heard as Misty and Ash, and the audience, looked toward the back of the theatre.
"Mwa ha ha ha!" three familiar voices cackled. "Sorry to interrupt your lovely scene, but we have a job to take care of," James smiled.
Misty and Ash blushed. Misty groaned. "What do you want now?" she scowled.
"Oh, you know, the usual," Meowth grinned.
Jessie gritted her teeth. "Listen up everyone!" she grabbed a microphone out of nowhere. "Hand over your most valuable and precious Pokemon, or the show is cancelled, and the little twer- er… our little Romeo and Juliet get it!"
Suddenly a mesh net surrounded Ash and Misty as they flew up into the air, uncomfortably tangled in the net.
The audience gasped.
"Chu/ Plreii!" the Pokemon yelled in despair and shock.
The shocked audience began to take their Pokeballs off of their belts, with hesitation. "Well I guess we should give up our Pokemon," one person said. "Yeah," another agreed.
Ash shook his head from above them. "No! Don't give up your Pokemon, just for us!" he clenched his fist.
"Yeah," Misty agreed, "We'll fight 'em!" she challenged.
Ash grinned. "We sure will…"
Ash dropped a Pokeball containing Chikorita, in the net. "Chikorita, cut this net with your razor leaf!"
Chikorita grinned and obeyed with no hesitation. Ash and Misty both landed on the ground. "Go Poliwhirl!" Misty threw a Pokeball and Poliwhirl popped out.
"Poliwhirl, hit Team Rocket with your Water Gun!"
"Poli!" Poliwhirl glared at Team Rocket before releasing a powerful Water Gun attack on them.
"Ahhhhh!" Team Rocket yelled, as they were scent soaring backwards.
"Quick Pikachu, use your Thunder Bolt Attack!" Ash commanded Pikachu.
"Pi-"
"Here…"
"Ka-"
"…It..."
"CHU!"
"…Comes!!"
The Thunder Bolt attack hit the soaking Team Rocket, full force.
"AH!" they flew off into the sky, breaking a piece of the roof.
"Team Rocket's blasting off again…" they yelled as a twinkling star took their place.
Ash and Misty high-fived each other, before the audience roared with applause in response.
Ash and Misty hugged Poliwhirl and Pikachu happily, before returning them back to their Pokeballs.
Juliet walked on stage. "Sorry for the interruption, ladies and gentlemen, but the show must go on!" she whispered to Ash and Misty. "Great so far guys, places, places!"
Misty ran to her previous spot and Ash resumed his lifeless pose. They both sweat dropped nervously as they relived the most awkward scene.
Misty closed her eyes tightly as she nervously leaned forward. Ash gulped.
Misty's lips pressed firmly against Ash's all to soon, as a bead of sweat escaped both of their faces. And…it wasn't that bad, actually! Misty kept her lips on Ash's as she slightly opened her eyes to see Ash's reaction. He looked surprisingly, calm and like he was enjoying it!
The kiss finally ended and the audience clapped while grinning and crying at the same time. "Encore, encore!" they yelled.
Misty and Ash both blushed and sighed as they got up and bowed. "Give it up for our Romeo and Juliet! Ash Ketchum and Misty Waterflower. Are they good or what?!" Romeo yelled.
"Whoo!" the audience clapped enthusiastically in approval.
Misty and Ash nervously glanced at each other, before they grinned out at the audience.
~~
"What do you mean you can't stay here and do this anymore?" Juliet frowned. "You were all the best!"
Ash sadly extended a hand. "No. We have to continue our journey to become Pokemon Masters and Breeders," he shook hands with both Romeo and Juliet. "I guess this is goodbye," Brock added sadly.
"Okay well the best of luck to you, and you're always welcomed back! We'll remember you forever!" Juliet waved as they all disappeared over the horizon, waving to their arms extent.
Ash and Misty smiled warmly at each other. "That was a lot of fun," Ash admitted.
"Yeah," Misty blushed. "Even the … kissing part," she forced herself to say. Ash blushed too. "It wasn't that bad…"
"You know…" Misty blushed three shades of crimson. "You're a good kisser," she shyly admitted.
Ash grinned and blushed. "You're not too bad yourself!"
Misty giggled nervously, still blushing.
Brock entered the conversation. "I must admit, you two are really good actors! And that kissing scene was pretty cute, you must admit!" he nudged them; and they blushed in response.
"Hey!" once Ash recovered he looked up and noticed something. "It looks like this theatre is playing Cinderella…" Ash began.
"…And there are opening parts for Cinderella and the Prince!" Misty finished.
Misty excitedly linked arms with Ash. "Come on Ash, we're perfect for the part!"
Ash groaned. "Romeo and Juliet was a handful, and now you want to do Cinderella?"
Misty giggled and nodded. "There's a kissing scene in this, too!"
Ash groaned and Pikachu chuckled with Togepi and Brock.
Misty and Ash ran towards the theatre.
"Here we go again," Brock shook his head while chasing after his friends.
[b] THE END [/b]
Stupid cupid you're a real mean guy
I'd like to clip your wings so you can't fly
I am in love and it's a crying shame
And I know that you're the one to blame
Hey hey, set me free
Stupid cupid, stop picking on me!
You got me jumping like a crazy clown
And I don't feature what your putting down
Since I kissed his loving lips of wine
The thing that bothers me is that I like it fine
Hey hey, set me free
Stupid cupid, stop picking on me!
Disclaimer: I don't own Pokemon, or any associated characters. The same goes with the Shakespearean play, Romeo and Juliet. Plus, I don't own Mandy Moore's "Stupid Cupid" or the part that I chose to put in my story.
Thanks for reading, and don't forget to review!
Chapter 2: Practice Makes Perfect
"Time to practice again!" Juliet's words seemed to echo throughout the whole stage area. "Since everyone seems to be familiar with the first scene, and we've already practised it, let's move onto the second scene. Okay everyone?" She called out to all of the actors and actresses.
Everyone gave an encouraged cheer, and took their places.
~~
A boy around the age of 19 or 20 entered the scene first. He was scheduled as Capulet, Misty (Juliet's) father.
He cleared her throat and began. "Both Montague and myself are under the same sentence, and are both under a promise to refrain from any further disturbance, which should not be difficult for either of us, at our age."
A young man accompanied him while he was walking and talking, and then spoke up. "You are both held in high esteem and it is a matter for great regret that the…the…" he peered down at his script, and kept going, "the… quarrel has lasted so long between you. And now sir," he bowed, "what is your answer to my request?" Paris finished.
Juliet and Romeo high-fived each other backstage. Everything was going perfectly and smoothly, especially for a practice!
Things continued to go smoothly, and Romeo awarded everyone with some free, crystal clear water at the end.
Ash and Misty gulped it down. "Chu," Pikachu reached for Ash's water from his shoulder. Ash chuckled in response, "Here Pikachu," he said, tipping the glass of water ever so slightly so Pikachu could take a sip.
"Here Togepi," Misty smiled down at Togepi, as Togepi took a sip of her water too.
Brock gulped his down too, and licked his lips in satisfaction.
"Well everyone, we're going to move onto the scene where Juliet is on her balcony, and Romeo is hiding underneath her. Okay, lets go!"
~~
Misty made her way up to the balcony in costume (a long flowing pink dress with puffy shoulders … kinda similar to Princess Peach's dress), and blushed.
"R-Romeo, Romeo, wherefore art thou, R-Romeo? Refuse Thai father and d-deny Thai name…" she shyly stuttered, looking out into the horizon, pretending she didn't see Ash, and didn't feel his kind gaze on her.
She continued stuttering, and Juliet couldn't help but crack a smile backstage. "Well… things aren't perfect, she'll have to look over her lines…"
"…But they sure make a cute couple!" Romeo admired, and Juliet giggled. "Exactly what I was thinking."
"No part of him is my foe, except h-his name…" Misty continued.
It was Ash's turn to speak. He dramatically positioned his arm toward her in a loving motion. "I will gladly do as you say. O-only let me be called your," Ash looked down at the script and cringed. "Is there any way we can change this?" he frowned. He looked over at Romeo and Juliet, who both shaking their heads no. Ash cringed again and sweat dropped. "Beloved," he choked; blushing three shades of crimson, continuing, "a-and I will take another name, and never more be known by that of Romeo."
The scene proceeded; occasional awkward moments coming up, but then the end scene came…all too soon.
"What is this?" Misty dramatically ran to Ash's "dead" body. "My dear Romeo's fingers are clasping a cup. I see that his untimely death was brought about by poison. If I k-kiss thee on the mouth, per-perhaps some of the fatal drink may yet remain there, to restore me to thee in death!" Misty inched forward, and Ash slightly opened his eyes before both of them blushed.
Misty continued to inch forward; her lips pursing into a kissing form, and –
"Okay guys! Let's take a break!" Romeo announced. Misty and Ash both sighed in relief.
Brock came by. "Hey guys," he greeted them.
"Hey Brock," they both said in unison.
"How are your parts coming?"
Ash and Misty awkwardly gulped. "W-well…mine's pretty good…" Misty giggled nervously.
"Y-yeah," Ash nodded, sweat dropping nervously while eyeing his running shoes.
"That's good," Brock raised an eyebrow, but continued, "my part is okay actually. I found out that Lady Montague, my "wife" is the most beautiful women in the world!"
Ash and Misty sweat dropped. "What else is new?" Misty commented dryly.
"Okay everyone, let's continue practising!" Romeo called to the cast.
~~
After a day of practising, the real thing came.
Misty nervously looked out into the audience, peering through a space in the curtain. "Wow, there's a lot of people…" she said to no one in particular, as Togepi chirped in her arms.
Ash tenderly placed a hand on her shoulder from behind, as she spun around.
"Hey…" he hesitated, "…let's keep a promise, okay?"
Misty nodded silently.
"Whatever goes on tonight, we'll always be friends, okay?" Ash's eyes seemed to drown in Misty's aqua eyes.
Misty nodded and smiled warmly. "Okay," she extended a hand and 'shook on it'. Ash smiled confidently back at her.
"Chu," Pikachu said while pointing at Romeo and Juliet.
"Come on guys, the show's about to start! Places, places!" Juliet announced.
Ash and Misty nodded before leaving their Pokemon with Romeo and Juliet, while running to position.
~~
"We would like to present to you, Romeo and Juliet!" Juliet announced to the rather large crowd. A rumble of applause errupted.
Ash took a deep breath before walking on stage with some other actors.
~~
Everything went by smoothly. It was already the last scene.
Misty said her tragic line before inching towards Ash. The oh-too-familiar scene was occurring, and Ash's eyes closed even harder as he dreaded the moment coming up…
Misty inched toward him; a bead of sweat escaping her face as she nervously placed a hand on his shoulder for support as her lips were about to touch his.
[b] BANG! [/b]
A crash was heard as Misty and Ash, and the audience, looked toward the back of the theatre.
"Mwa ha ha ha!" three familiar voices cackled. "Sorry to interrupt your lovely scene, but we have a job to take care of," James smiled.
Misty and Ash blushed. Misty groaned. "What do you want now?" she scowled.
"Oh, you know, the usual," Meowth grinned.
Jessie gritted her teeth. "Listen up everyone!" she grabbed a microphone out of nowhere. "Hand over your most valuable and precious Pokemon, or the show is cancelled, and the little twer- er… our little Romeo and Juliet get it!"
Suddenly a mesh net surrounded Ash and Misty as they flew up into the air, uncomfortably tangled in the net.
The audience gasped.
"Chu/ Plreii!" the Pokemon yelled in despair and shock.
The shocked audience began to take their Pokeballs off of their belts, with hesitation. "Well I guess we should give up our Pokemon," one person said. "Yeah," another agreed.
Ash shook his head from above them. "No! Don't give up your Pokemon, just for us!" he clenched his fist.
"Yeah," Misty agreed, "We'll fight 'em!" she challenged.
Ash grinned. "We sure will…"
Ash dropped a Pokeball containing Chikorita, in the net. "Chikorita, cut this net with your razor leaf!"
Chikorita grinned and obeyed with no hesitation. Ash and Misty both landed on the ground. "Go Poliwhirl!" Misty threw a Pokeball and Poliwhirl popped out.
"Poliwhirl, hit Team Rocket with your Water Gun!"
"Poli!" Poliwhirl glared at Team Rocket before releasing a powerful Water Gun attack on them.
"Ahhhhh!" Team Rocket yelled, as they were scent soaring backwards.
"Quick Pikachu, use your Thunder Bolt Attack!" Ash commanded Pikachu.
"Pi-"
"Here…"
"Ka-"
"…It..."
"CHU!"
"…Comes!!"
The Thunder Bolt attack hit the soaking Team Rocket, full force.
"AH!" they flew off into the sky, breaking a piece of the roof.
"Team Rocket's blasting off again…" they yelled as a twinkling star took their place.
Ash and Misty high-fived each other, before the audience roared with applause in response.
Ash and Misty hugged Poliwhirl and Pikachu happily, before returning them back to their Pokeballs.
Juliet walked on stage. "Sorry for the interruption, ladies and gentlemen, but the show must go on!" she whispered to Ash and Misty. "Great so far guys, places, places!"
Misty ran to her previous spot and Ash resumed his lifeless pose. They both sweat dropped nervously as they relived the most awkward scene.
Misty closed her eyes tightly as she nervously leaned forward. Ash gulped.
Misty's lips pressed firmly against Ash's all to soon, as a bead of sweat escaped both of their faces. And…it wasn't that bad, actually! Misty kept her lips on Ash's as she slightly opened her eyes to see Ash's reaction. He looked surprisingly, calm and like he was enjoying it!
The kiss finally ended and the audience clapped while grinning and crying at the same time. "Encore, encore!" they yelled.
Misty and Ash both blushed and sighed as they got up and bowed. "Give it up for our Romeo and Juliet! Ash Ketchum and Misty Waterflower. Are they good or what?!" Romeo yelled.
"Whoo!" the audience clapped enthusiastically in approval.
Misty and Ash nervously glanced at each other, before they grinned out at the audience.
~~
"What do you mean you can't stay here and do this anymore?" Juliet frowned. "You were all the best!"
Ash sadly extended a hand. "No. We have to continue our journey to become Pokemon Masters and Breeders," he shook hands with both Romeo and Juliet. "I guess this is goodbye," Brock added sadly.
"Okay well the best of luck to you, and you're always welcomed back! We'll remember you forever!" Juliet waved as they all disappeared over the horizon, waving to their arms extent.
Ash and Misty smiled warmly at each other. "That was a lot of fun," Ash admitted.
"Yeah," Misty blushed. "Even the … kissing part," she forced herself to say. Ash blushed too. "It wasn't that bad…"
"You know…" Misty blushed three shades of crimson. "You're a good kisser," she shyly admitted.
Ash grinned and blushed. "You're not too bad yourself!"
Misty giggled nervously, still blushing.
Brock entered the conversation. "I must admit, you two are really good actors! And that kissing scene was pretty cute, you must admit!" he nudged them; and they blushed in response.
"Hey!" once Ash recovered he looked up and noticed something. "It looks like this theatre is playing Cinderella…" Ash began.
"…And there are opening parts for Cinderella and the Prince!" Misty finished.
Misty excitedly linked arms with Ash. "Come on Ash, we're perfect for the part!"
Ash groaned. "Romeo and Juliet was a handful, and now you want to do Cinderella?"
Misty giggled and nodded. "There's a kissing scene in this, too!"
Ash groaned and Pikachu chuckled with Togepi and Brock.
Misty and Ash ran towards the theatre.
"Here we go again," Brock shook his head while chasing after his friends.
[b] THE END [/b]
Stupid cupid you're a real mean guy
I'd like to clip your wings so you can't fly
I am in love and it's a crying shame
And I know that you're the one to blame
Hey hey, set me free
Stupid cupid, stop picking on me!
You got me jumping like a crazy clown
And I don't feature what your putting down
Since I kissed his loving lips of wine
The thing that bothers me is that I like it fine
Hey hey, set me free
Stupid cupid, stop picking on me!
Disclaimer: I don't own Pokemon, or any associated characters. The same goes with the Shakespearean play, Romeo and Juliet. Plus, I don't own Mandy Moore's "Stupid Cupid" or the part that I chose to put in my story.
Thanks for reading, and don't forget to review!
