C. Cowboy: now that ff.net's back in business, on with the story. I'm guessing were about half way through the story, and I've pretty much decided unless I get enough requests, this is the final installment of Time Of Destiny. But I went through a lot of thought and decided to have two alternative endings. That's pretty much all the update I got, so, back to the story!
Chapter 9: Preparations
A large electric blast that could only come from an Ultra Shock attack open the latest Dark Empire hideout's Door "Pika, Kapipi, kachu pika kachu." 'Good job, Kurai, but you need to focus a little more.' Pikachu said to Kurai, as the two Pikachus eased into the warehouse followed by the Elite Four. The group looked around; there were still some equipment but it looks like it was completely evacuated with in the last hour. "Missed um again!" Duplica grumbled as the others looked around, "Looks like they knew we were coming." Jimmy said picking up a loose piece of paper. It had been a week since Ash rescued the ones in the Missingno dimension, and almost immediately Amanda rebuilt her Dark Empire and began terrorist activities. And this was the sixth base the Elite Four raided and was moments too late. "I hate to say it," Ash said looking up, "But we may have a mole in our organization." They all looked at him in shock, "But… I trust everyone here!" Star said out loud as Kurai jumped to her shoulder. "It doesn't have to be in our main group." Ash said looking down, "Don't forget our support groups and our superiors. Any one of them could be with Amanda." They all nodded in agreement, "But…who?" Jimmy asked no one in particular.
The group continued conversing on that subject till they reached Gym Leader Tower. Ash set down at his desk and took out a bottle of headache medicine. "Your head still bothering you?" Jimmy asked from his desk, "Yeah, It hits every so often. I think its just stress though, between the Elite Four and the wedding, I think I'll have gray hairs before I'm twenty one!" Jimmy laughed at the comment, "Or your hair might fall out, one or the other!" Ash looked at him in a mix of surprise and fear, "Y-ya think so?" Jimmy just patted his shoulder and laughed, "I'm just kidding Ash, would you relax!" he then mentally brought two cans of Coca-Cola to his hands and handed Ash a drink, "Trust me, nothing's going to go wrong!" Ash opened his can and took a swig; "If you say so." the door then opened and out came Duplica and Star in their casual clothing, with Kurai on Star's shoulder. Pikachu, who was lying on Ash's desk, pretended to be asleep, but had one eye open and watching Kurai's every move. "Where you two off to?" Jimmy asked offering the two drinks as well, "Were going to meet Misty, her sisters, and Daria at the dress shop down town, so she can pick out her wedding dress." Ash leaned back and daydreamed about how Misty will look all decked out in a white wedding dress. "Well, we're running late as it is, so see you boys later!" After they left Ash got up, "Now where are you going?" Jimmy asked Ash looked back with a smiled, "I'm going to see what Ben's found out about the possible spy." Jimmy set back and took another swig from his drink, "Well, I guess it's me and you, Pikachu!" Jimmy then sighed sadly as he heard Pikachu snoring.
"Any
luck?" Ash asked entering Ben's office, "Not yet, and I'm so freakin hungry!"
Ben complained as his stomach grumbled loudly. "Why don't you let me look at
the records, while you go get you a bite to eat." Ash said signaling to the
door. Ben thought for a second, then nodded, "sounds good to me, I'll be back
in around a hour." Ash nodded, took Ben's seat, and began to type on the
computer. "Don't eat too much, Ben, we've already ordered your tux for the
wedding, and it needs to fit." Ben just laughed and headed out the door.
Later that evening Misty, Mrs. Ketchum, and her sisters returned Cerulean City with her new wedding dress. "What took you girls so long?" Ash asked as he and Pikachu set on the couch watching TV. "Ash! What are you doing home?" Misty yelled looking back making sure her dress was hidden. "UM… it is Friday, and I do get to come home on the weekends." Misty blushed slightly embarrassed. "Plus my bachelor party is tomorrow night. You didn't think I would miss that!" Ash said with a wink, "Crap, I forgot about my bridal party!" Misty squealed and made a mad dash for her room. Mrs. Ketchum and Misty's sister all looked at each other and smiled evilly, "We haven't." Ash then got up and yelled down the hallway, "Hurry up Mist, we have to go and talk to Dad!" then Misty poked her head out the door, "Crap I forgot about that too!" She then slammed the door back shut, and Ash could here her cursing as she got changed.
A
few hours later Ash and Misty walked into Red's apartment. Since he risked his
life against Missingno, he was only put on probation working for the Elite
Four. "Dad, you home?" Ash said poking his head through the door. "Hello son,
congratulations you two." Red said sadly, he was looking down till he heard Ash
and Misty gasping for air. He looked up and saw Blastoise had Ash and Misty in
a death grip. "Missed… you… too… buddy…" Ash gasped out trying to force himself
out. "Blastoise! Let them go." Blastoise looked sadly at Red but still set the
two down. "I don't blame either of you for never wanting to see me again, after
what all I've done. I still can't build up the courage to face Daria." Ash
walked over and put a hand on his father's shoulder, "We aren't angry at you
dad! We all make mistakes, sure your mistake was bigger then others but…" BAM
TO BE CONTINUED…
C. Cowboy: this chapter may at the time seem pointless, but you should realize by now, every chapter I write has some key element or hint in it. Anyway, in the next one, the bachelor and bridal parties take place, ever heard the old saying "what can go wrong most of the time will"? Well, remember that. Hehehe