C. Cowboy: I'm back! The main plot's gonna slowly start in this one. You may not, see it, but it's there. Well, on with the show! BTW Fire Blaze, great job! I was beginning to wonder if anyone was going to mention the "resemblance" between Pikachu and DBZ's Super Saiyans. Alrighty then, R&R!
Chapter 3: Dreams, Nightmares, and the Unown
"WHAT ARE YOU DOING HERE???" Ash and Star yelled at the same time. "I live here!" Ash shot back. "So you're her boyfriend, huh? Man, it's a small world!" Misty looked at the two confused, "Um… you two know each other?" Ash gave Misty a smirk, "Yeah, she's in the Elite Four too." "Figured you would be." Misty said smirking at Star. "You always did try to upstage me." "Hey! I didn't always try to upstage you… just occasionally." Star shot back. Kurai jumped from Star's shoulder and leaned up against the wall covering her ears, from the growing argument. "Pika pikachu." 'Here take these.' Pikachu said handing her his own pare of earplugs that he kept for Ash and Misty's many 'lover's quarrels'. Kurai just looked away. Pikachu dropped his ears down low "Pi…pika…" 'Oh…ok' Pikachu said sadly as he turned back and watch Ash try to stop a potential catfight. Kurai turned back once Pikachu and looked sadly at him, 'Maybe I pushed to far.' She thought.
Less then a few hours later, Mrs. Ketchum, Daisy, Violet, (Lily moved in with Richie) Misty, Star, and Misty were eating dinner. "Where ya staying Star?" Ash asked causing her head to shoot up, "Oh no! I don't have anyplace to stay! And it's too late to find a hotel!" Mrs. Ketchum smiled warmly, "Why, you can stay in Ash's room tonight! Ash can sleep on the couch." "But, but, but why do I have to sleep on the couch???" Misty then laid her head on Ash's shoulder, played with his hair, "Please, Ashy, for me?" Ash fought it for a second before he finally broke, "Hehehe, sleep on couch, hehehe…" Ash muttered. Misty then popped back up and continued eating, "Ya just have to know how to handle um." Misty said to Star with a wink. Ash continued to stare in space still trying to figure out exactly what just happened. It finally hit him and he leaned over to Pikachu, "Why do I feel like a jackass?"
Later that night…
Misty slowly woke up and looked around and found herself in what looked like a cell. Pikachu was by her side with a very sad look on his face. "Pikachu where are we? Where's Ash?" When Misty asked the second question Pikachu's cheeks sparked with anger. Then the door swung open and a figure around her size, maybe a little taller, wearing a Team Rocket uniform, but his face was hidden in shadows. Pikachu jumped in front of Misty protectively, "Pi ka pika KA PIKACHU!!!" (I won't let you touch her, YOU TRAITOR!!!) Pikachu then began to power up. The Rocket just laughed and pulled a gun and shot the little golden electric mouse. "CHAAAA!!!" He yelled out in pain as he fell and his golden glow faded. "PIKACHU!! NOOO!!!!" Misty cried as she picked up Pikachu's lifeless body, "Once my Boyfriend gets here, he'll make you pay!" the Rocket laughed again and began to walk out of the shadows, "What are you talking about, Mist? I 'm already here!" Misty's heart stopped, it couldn't be who she thought it was, could it? "A-A-Ash?" the Rocket then walked out in the open to reveal that it was in fact Ash, but he was different. His usual brown eyes were now dark red. "Ash? W-w-why?" Ash just let out an evil laugh; "I want to be the best, and by any means necessary!" Ash then pointed his gun at Misty, "And I won't let anyone stand in my way. Not even you." He said as he pulled the trigger.
Misty then jumped from her bed and looked around. She was back in her room soaked in sweat. She wiped a stand of her soaked hair from her face. "Why… why am I still dreaming things like that? It-it's over… why?" She said as she hugged her knees.
Meanwhile, Ash looked up and he was back at Indigo City, and he was watching, friends and Loved ones throw their lives away, and he couldn't do nothing but watch. "Brock… Gary… Melody… Charizard… Dad… no…no… come back… NO!!!" Ash yelled as everything froze in place. Ash looked around confused. Still blaming yourself, I see. Ash looked over and saw Mew giggling at him. It wasn't your fault. Nobody that matters blames you. Mew said setting on his shoulder and staring at the frozen Missingno. They all know what they were doing, and are now waiting on you. Ash looked at him, "Mew, I…saw them go… no one could have survived that." That is what your mind says, but what about your heart? Ash looked down thinking. Let me guess, it's telling you not to give up hope. Ash nodded, "Any chance you can give me a hint?" Ash asked looking up. Well, old friend, even for me the only way for you to take is completely unown. Ash looked down, "That didn't help that much." Ash grumbled, be strong Ash, It's a long road, but not one you have to take alone. Mew then took off, Until we meet again, farewell my friend!
Ash then rose up from the couch and looked around. "So there is a way, but… it's… its unknown." Ash said trying to figure out Mew's riddle. "Unknown…Unknown… Unknown…"Ash's eyes then went wide. "UNOWN!!!!" Ash then dove at the phone, and dialed a number. "Hello, Prof. Hail, this is Ash Ketchum, Daria's son… yeah… Mom's fine… Yes I know it's three o'clock in the morning… but listen I need you to send me everything you've got on the Unown. Thinks, I'll talk to you first thing in the morning, thanks, Prof. bye." Ash hung up the phone, and looked out the window, "Hang on, guys, I'm coming."
To Be Continued…
C. Cowboy: what cha think? What will Ash find out from Prof. Hail? What did Misty's dream mean? What's gonna happen between Pikachu and Kurai? Find out next time!