Chapter 1: Vacation Time
Disclaimer: I don't own any of the Pokemon or Pokemon characters in my story. But I do own Paige and her parents
Notes: Hope you all enjoyed the first chapter. Er…prologue. I didn't get as many reviews as I would've liked but…*wink* just joking. Well on with the journey!


You have been invited to participate in the Pokemon Festival.
On May 30, 2002
In Pallet Town

Gary smirked and crumbled up the invitation and tossed it behind him. Another chance to show his talent to the people. But in Pallet Town. "I don't know I mean…."
"Oh come on Gary! You'd be great!" Gary smirked as his cheerleaders tried to persuade him. He laughed and walked across the hotel room to where Eevee was resting.
"Hey Eevee! Wake up!" Eevee looked up at him and growled obviously upset over being disturbed. "Yeah yeah. Look are ya up to the Poke' Festival? Those dweebs sent us another invitation." Eevee put its head down and yawned before making a slight "Eve e." Gary smiled and turned to the girls again, "Well let's go to Pallet Town then!"
Passer bys in the hotel turned their heads as they heard cheers and giggles of excitement. "Go GARY! GO GARY!"

Not to far from Pallet Town in a forest….
"Ok roll call!" Paige giggled, "Step forward as I call your name: Eevee! Ponyta! Growlithe! Nidoran! Magnemite!" She paused and turned to the Pokemon in the lake next to here, "Seel! Goldeen!"
Roars and growl's of all kinds of sounds filled the forest as Paige's Pokemon sounded off. "OK now time for some training! Eevee! Seel!"
Eevee and Seel roared and got in fight position. "Eevee! Sand roll! Seel Head butt!" The two Pokemon attacked each other with great speed. And agility. Eevee seemed to be on the losing side for a moment but Paige smirked, "Vaporeon time to play."
Eevee glowed a bright color before it consumed it and then Vaporeon was in its place. Paige turned to Seel, "What are you waiting for?" Seel seemed to be smirking as it evolved into Dewgong. 'It's amazing. I still can't see how I got them to be able to do that. It makes people think they haven't evolved. Sadly it's the only trick up my sleeve….'
"Vaporeon! No don't! You don't attack until I say! Don't!" Vaporeon fell to the ground exhausted. "If you would've listened to me….Ok rest! Vaporeon evolve down!" Vaporeon evolved back into Eevee before returning back to the poke' ball. "Ok Dewgong that's enough for today you return too…Next! Growlithe! Nidoran!"
The dog like Pokemon growled and looked at its master impatiently.
Paige rolled her eyes, "You promised me you would train. And unless you guys all plan on not training I…." She paused as she heard the Pokemon all made approving noises, "*sigh* Fine. But after the festival we ARE going to train."
Paige held out her poke balls and every one of them, except Growlithe, returned. "Ok let's go you little jerk."
Growlithe yipped and bit her heels making Paige cry out, "Ouch are trying make me bleed you furball?" Growlithe yipped and jumped into her arms. "Ack!" She almost fell over but continued walking towards Pallet town.
"Man….I wonder if I'l see mum. Ya think she got out of the hospital?" Paige asked her companion who smield and looked at her adoringly.
"I'm such a loser. I'm talking to my own Pokemon."
Growlithe yawned and closed it's eyes. "Hey furball don't you dare!…." Paige groaned as she almost tripped over a branch on the ground.
Suddenly Growlithe was falling from her arms and Paige was falling forward blackness surrounding her.

"Professor Oak…." Ash said happily and walked up to the porfessor with Pikachu close behind.
"Ah ASh good to see you!" Professor Oak said trying to seem happier than he was. Truth be told Porfessor Oak was a horrid mess. His best friend had died a year ago to the day.
"Hey Professor you ok?" Ash laughed and waved a hand in front of his face. "You sorta zoned out on me...not like you Prof."
"Oh it's nothing." He said happily and led Ash towards where his mother was waiting. "SO my boy how have things been?"
"Just wonderful Prof!" Ash gagged slightly as his mother hugged him in a boen crushing bear hug. He pried himself form his mom and turned back to the professor, "It's too bad Misty and Brock couldn't come."
Professor Oak nodded, "Yes it is...can you excuse me for a minute? I need to go and...do something." He didn't hesitate to wait for an answer before almost running out of the room. He didn't stop until he reached the local graveyard, where he fell to his knees sobbing, making him seem more of a child then the strong man he was known for.
On the Tombstone it read...

Sandra Lana Carter
1960-2001
The Most Wonderful Person and Loving Wife and Mother in Pallet Town

Professor Oak sighed, "I have to go now Sandra....I now by now I should let you go...but I can't." He smiled sadly and straightened himself, "Well I must be going, places to be people to see, you know...I think Gary might actually come home for a visit this time, Ash came home...maybe 'she' will show up." He laugehd and rubbed the back of his head, "You know I'm starting to think she forgot about us...well not you." His eyes went slightly teary at the thought, "No one could forget you....I know I won't EVER stop loving you." With that he started back towards the center. Leaving one pink rose on the grave.
From beside the next grave a man stepped forth a tear streaming down his face. "I knew it!"
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