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Author's Note: Well looks like we are on part four now.. Misty leaves, meets Gary, then argues with him, and they make up. How kawaii.. What will city touring do for our twosome? Bring them together, or force them apart. I promise, even with all the Gary/Misty interaction, Ash will in fact make his grand return.. Ahh but the question is, will it be a joyous occasion, or a total disater?? Thanks for getting this far.. I hope you've enjoyed reading as much as I've enjoyed writing it!! Karaoke awaits! Words, in itlaics represent sung lyrics. ^_^

Misty's Great Adventure

Disclaimer: I really wish I did own some of the rights to Pokemon.. Then I could perpetuate the idea of gymshipping, egoshipping, and even pokeshipping. (What do you call Rudy and Misty shipping? Trovita shipping? ) Alas, the show isn't mine so my dream will not be a reality! The songs sung in this chapter belong to their respective owners

They had been walking for at least fifteen minutes, and both were still unsure of their surroundings. Misty was a bit frustrated for his unwillingness to ask for directions. Was it really that hard to ask for directions? If she let him, lead them they'd never know where they were going. Being responsible was one of her strong points, but apparently he had faltered for the day. The sun was scorching, and she was already sweating. It was disgusting in her opinion, beads of sweat dangled from her once braided, now loose red hair. The sun was almost as red as her fiery mane, and she felt as if she would fall at any moment.

"Gary, I need to stop.." She said barely audible, before plopping on the nearest bench. He turned, and cocked his head to the side studying her face, determining if she reallty was tired. He nodded after a few moments, and sat down next to her.

"Ok, Misty. I could use a pitstop as well.. We've been walking for more then ten minutes, and we still don't know where we are.." He said in defeat.

"Finally. The great Gary Oak admits he was wrong.." Misty said grinning. She had never thought she would hear him say he was not correct about something.

Gary grinned wider, before pulling his long sweater off his body. Misty stopped chuckling, and watched as he tried cooling off. He fanned himself, with his free hand, the other clutching the thick sweater.

"I didn't say I was wrong. I said I needed a pitstop, and I didn't know where we were."

Misty wanted to offer rebuttal, but chose against it. Tempting him would only start another argument. At least their arguments were about morals. Who was morally higher, or who had made a better decision. Arguing about directions would only be a replay of the nonsense she dealt with during her stay with Ash. Ash. She hadn't thought about him all day. She really didn't seem so hung up on him as of late. Maybe it was because her mind was being diverted to something or someone else. Whatever it was, it was sweet relief from the usually hectic days of Misty Waterflower.

"Nevermind. Let's go ask someone where we are.."

She said scooping Togepi up, back inside her potective pouch. She jumped up, and pulled Gary's hand along with her own. She half pulled, half dragged Gary. The boy was still tired, but Misty resilient body continued on.

"Aren't you supposed to be tired Misty?" Gary asked, his body heaving for air.

"No, I'm only getting my second wind." She said smiling.

"Second winds suck.." Gary muttered.

"What's that Gary?" Misty asked.

"Um.. I said.. I see someone I guess we're in luck.." The boy replied, blushing.

They walked up to a young man, and was about to ask him where they were, when he spoke first.

"Lemme guess... You wanna know something huh?"

The two teens glanced at each other and smiled.

"Yea we wanna know--" Misty said before she was cut off.

"Where are we?" Gary asked bluntly.

"We are where we are, dudes.." The young man replied.

"What?" Misty asked bewildered.

"We are in a place of peace with our mind, body, and soul dudes. Wherever that is for you, then that is where you are.." The young man replied grinning.

"Well if geographically where we are is here, where is where we are?" Gary asked pointedly.

"Huh? Dude, you are totally not getting it..--"

"WHAT IS THE NAME OF THE CITY! YOU ... YOU.. NEW AGE HIPPIE!!"

Misty said angrily. The man stopped, along with Gary and stared at her. Misty's body was still heaving from the scream, as she tried to calm down. Misty closed her eyes waiting for a response.

"If you wanted to know the name of the city why didn't you just ask?" The man replied.

"You are in Euclid city, a city of wonder, with a wonderful nightlife!" He said twirling around. Gary, and Misty slowly backed away, making a quick escape.

"Euclid city... I've heard of it. I wonder where it--" Misty spoke before Gary inteverned.

"It's name came from actually.. It's from the math-"

"DUH! I know Gary, from the mathematician Euclid, hence the name Euclidean geometry. I'm not stupid, I'm a very well read person." She said frustrated.

"Well excuse me, Miss Well-Read."

"Actually it's Ms. Gary... Yes I am very well read.. Which gives me an idea.. Let's go to the library." She with a gleam in her eye. "I'd like to see if the new John Grisham is out."

"John Grisham?! He's Popular Fiction..." Gary said.

"Yeah, what's your point?"

"Well for one, you don't need to go to the library, and secondly most people that are well read like the classics.." He said smirking.

"Name one.." She said already assured she had won.

"Easy.. Wuthering Heights.."

"You've read Wuthering Heights?! Wow! I am impressed!" She said surprised.

"Are you that surprised? Why do you think I'm headed off to school?!" He said smiling.

Misty raised her hand to her head, and rubbed the back. She had probably offended him. She didn't expect to have anything in common with him, let alone books. There was no easy way out of this situation. She would have to take the route she always took. A part of her was screaming, not to do it, but she did it anyway.

"Well I wouldn't think you were not well read if you didn't act like such a jerk!"

She yelled before running away. Gary stood there, dumbfounded for a couple of seconds before running off after her. He rolled his eyes. His furrowed his brow, and set off after her. The chase was on. She was not hard to catch. She couldn't run very fast with Togepi. It was her baby, and Misty would have to glide more than run. He had caught up with her quickly. He grabbed her arm, and pulled her to face him.

"Misty you can't keep doing this!"

He yelled at her. His cheeks were red, and this time Misty was afraid she really had offended him. Terribly actually. She couldn't let him stare her down like that. 'Great, make me feel worse!' She thought. The blood was rushing to her face. She was angry, and confused, and in a matter of seconds she had no clue as to what was going on.

"What are you talking about! I'm not doing anything!!" She yelled back.

"I beg to differ! It's really pathetic Misty! I want you to stop it! You are sixteen years old.. Act like it! It's very unbecoming. Now I know you think I have no right to make these snap judgements about you because you think I don't know you."

"You're right.. You DON'T know me!" She yelled angrily in his face.

"That's only because you won't let me know you." He said to her. "Cut this charade. We're supposed to be getting along.. Remember?"

"I'm sure I have no idea of what you are talking about. Even if I did, I would not listen to you! How dare you tell me what I can, and can not do?!" She hissed at him. "Fine, I'll try to get along." She said.

Togepi was beginning to awaken. The tow teens were silent for a moment, andwatched as the pokemon fall back asleep..

"Misty, everytime you say that it, only affirms what I already know. You are in denial, you get angry, and run away from your problems. This is happening too many times. I'm not asking to be anything more to you then a friend, and you yell at me!! If this is how you treated Ash, then maybe I don't want to be your friend!!" He said yelling at her.

"It's not that.. I'm just not ready.." She said quietly, almost to herself.

"What are you talking about misty? What aren't you ready for? I thought you wanted to have some fun!" Gary crossing his arms. Misty was irritating him, and both of them were definitely not afraid to show emotion. Especially anger.

"Gary.. Let's just have a good time okay? I don't want to talk about it anymore."

He looked at her and nodded.

"Let's get a map, and start the tour." He said taking her hand, and leading her to a newsstand.

They bought a tour guide book, and cringed at the name of the title. They had purchased one of those 'how to ' books. What made it even worse was that it was an 'Idiot's Guide to touring in Euclid City' book.

"The idiot's guide to Euclid City.." Gary said thoughtfully.

"I've always wanted to visit Euclid. Wheere do we go from here?" Misty said looking up from the book.

"We've got one day, and enough cash. We had better get cracking, it's only 9:15, and I want to tour all the sights." Gary said agreeing.

"Misty's finger flipped through the pages quickly. She closed her eyes, and stopped flipping the pages. When she opened her eyes, she saw she had chosen the entertainment section of the book. She smiled and peered at the selections.

"The 'Places To Go' Section suggests that we should check out Bars, Grills, and Karaoke places." She said cheerfully.

"Nah, Misty that is not my forte. What's say you leave, and I'll catch up with you?" He said frowning.

Misty cocked an eyebrow. He was so sad it was funny. The boy was an enigma really. He was willing to make an ass of himself for a girl, but unwilling to sing? He had no backbone! He did remind her of Brock with the girl chasing, but at least he was more blunt, and sophisticated. She'd hate to tell Brock that a 16 year old had better luck with the ladies then he had! She would fix that later. The first priority was finding a way to get around.

"Gary, you're not going anywhere. Now let's choose a place to go!"

She said determined. She had one day, to tour the city before the train pulled off. This was going to be her best experience yet, if things worked out correctly.

"Here's an idea.. How about we go to the museum?" He said arms crossed. His hair was smoothed back.

"Let's save that for later. I like to save the best parts for last you know?" She said grinning.

"Then it's the bar!!" Misty said victoriously.

Gary rolled his eyes. He really did not wish to go to a Karoake bar, but she liked to sing. There was no stopping a determined Misty.

They managed to hail a taxi, and gave the driver directions to thekaroake bar they had chosen. While Misty read more of the tour book, Gary had opted to socialize. He leaned forward in the taxi, and began talking with the man. Misty paid little attention, and continued reading. Togepi would be sleeping for the next five hours, so they would be able to enjoy the rest opf the day, without Togepi wanting food. Then she heard chuckling, and laughter that piqued her interest.

"First dates are the worst!" The driver said, looking into the mirror. He smiled brightly at the two. Gary returned the favor, by offering his own toothy grin. Misty scowled. How dare this man assume that she and Gary were on a date? He could have at least asked.

Gary leaned back in the seat, and Misty resumed flipping through the book. He could tell there was something obviously wrong with her. She flipped each page louder,and her body language was definitely that of an upset person. He watched her for a few moments. misty did not look up. Gary tapped her hand to get her attention.

"Is there something wrong Misty?" He asked looking at her.

"OH, nothing's wrong. I'm just eager to arrive at the bar." She said loudly, so that the driver knew she was very willing to exit the cab. Gary looked up at the driver, who was looking at him through his rear view mirror. Gary turned his body towards the front of the car, and was silent for the rest of the ride.

When they arrived at the bar, and the day was all but over. Togepi was now awake, and Misty was eager to feed it. It was only 1:56 according to Gary's watch. The days heat had long since left them tired, but they didn't care. They were about to enter the famous karaoke bar, 'Mick's Wail and Bail' a very silly name for a bar. The bar had been around since the sixties, and the owner was not willing to change the name.

"Well, what are we waiting for?" Misty said as she squeezed his arm, beckoning him to enter.

They entered the bar, and were surprised to find that there were already di many people there. It was crowded! There teenagers everywhere! It was obviously a hotspot for the many teens of Euclid. Misty felt Gary grab her hand. She cocked an eyebrow, and he explained himself.

"Stick with me, and you'll never get lost!" He said smiling.

Misty nodded, and they made their way to the bar. Misty ordered, a flying flamingo, and Gary chose a Sprite with a Kiwi Twists.. They were not carded, because they both chose non-alcoholic bevearages.

"How's your drink Misty?" Gary asked looking around the room.

"My drink is fine.. How yours Ga--" She said before stopping herself. Gary was gone! He was already socializing with everyone else. He had ditched her! Misty couldn't see him through the crowd of people, and her sight was already limited due to the dimness of the room. She stoof on her toes, and waddled for a moment, trying to find her companion. Her feet began to hurt, so she sat back down. The feel of cushion did ease her back pain so she smiled.

Misty fed Togepi, and lulled it back to sleep. She pulled out a pokeball, and sent Togepi into it. She really did not wish to confine her pokemon, but it was dangerous to have a bay pokemon running around inside of a bar. Things were liable to happen. She placed the now full pokeball into her bag, and put it back on. Now all her belongins were secure, and safe.

She sipped her flamingo. It was cool, and the taste of it made her mouth tingle. She siled, as she swirled the juice her moouth savoring the drink. Her head was down, so she didn't hear the feet coming closer to her. She watched the singer onstage, and listened. The kid who was singning had a nice voice. Smooth, and deep. She could not see the kid, but whoever it was had talent.

Someone tapped her shoulder, and she looked up to see it was Gary. He stood there, his hands were hding something. He smiled at her, and pulled her up from her seat. He led her ot the front of the room, and nodded the person operating the machine.Gary stepped off the stage, and went back to the girl he was talking ot preveiously. She didn't even have time to protest. He was already

Misty stood there. So many eyes were on her. She wanted to kill Gary for bringing her up there to sing! She did persuade him to go with her to the bar, but she never thought there would be so many people at this time of day. Her nerves were racked, and she wanted to crawl into a hole, but she was too scared. She stood there for a few more moments, before Gary stepped unto the stage.

"Misty! You have to sing! Get ready.." He said

"I can't!" She whispered back, covering the mike so no one would hear. "I'm scared.." She said truthfully.

Gary sighed, and nodded. He walked over to the man, whispred a few words, and returned to his spot on the floor. The man walked over ot Misty, and whispered into her ear. Misty smiled, and nodded. Music began to play, and her eyes turned to the giant screen, on the opposite side of the room. She moved her body slightly, listening to the music.

The music she heard was a upbeat song, a favorite at that. Misty laughed, but began singing the song. The crowd of teens started yelling, and wailing. It was like a concert, starring teenagers, and brought to you, by teenagers. Gary waved to her from the crowd, Misty smiled, and swayed slowly to the music.

When somebody loves you,

It's no good unless he loves you, all the way

Happy be to be near you,

When you need someone to cheer you..

Misty was beginning to feel a comfortable. She would indeed smack Gary, for bumrushing her to the stage, however. His choice of songs were not that bad htough. She did like Celine Dion. She would only sing half though, since it was duet, and she knew he was planinning on trying to sing with her. A fat chance he would have. He should have known she preferred to sin alone. It was just her thing. Maintaining one's identity is very important, when it comes to being a teenager.

Taller than tallest treeis,

That's how it's got to feel,

Deeper then the deep blue sea is,

That's how deep it goes if it's real..

Everyone clapped. Misty wanted ot go on, but she wanted to hear someone else sing. She did enjoy signing, but it was not her life. The music was still play9ing, but only the hook was left. Misty smiled at the crowd, and blushed at some of the catcalls she was recieving. They seemed to be taking to her singing style. The last verse was coming up and Misty continued.

Who knows where the road will lead us,

Only a fool would say.. But if you let me love you,

It's for sure I'm gonna love you, all the way..

All The Way..

Misty stopped, and s iled. Everyone gave her a round of applause. She walked off the stage, and towards Gary. He smiled at her, and she smiled back, before promptly hitting him in the head. She hit him softly, but hard enough to make him reel back. She began to laugh, and he joined in.

"Not bad, Misty.. Not bad at all.." He said walking back over to the bar.

"Misty stood there for a moment, but followed behind him.

"Not bad? Did you not hear me, I was great!!" She with a V for victory.

Gary gave her another on of his trademark smirks before ordering a flamingo.

"Well where to next!?" She said excitedly

"We just got here, and you're ready to go?"

"Yeah, we've got only a few hours now!! I wanna go to the museum, then get something to eat!!" She said happily.

He nodded, and they paid for their drinks, and exited as quickly as they came. They had been in the bar for about fourty five minutes. Misty really did want to sing another set, but it was time to go. She wondered of Gary really wanted to stay. It was fun after all.

"Gary do you want to stay?!"She asked

"Nah Mist.. ley's go.." He said taking her hand.

Misty blushed. He had not called her Mist before. She was used to that nickname, but it was different coming from him.

"You've never called me Mist before." She said.

"I've never had a reason to.."

"There's only one other person that calls me that.." She said.

"Oh, who might that be?" Gary asked looking ahead. There were no taxis ahead, so they waited at a busstop.

"Why don't you see for yourself." A third voice said. Misty turned, and frowned.

"I've only been here for a day.." She said sighing, and staring at the person that spoke.

Footnotes: Aee!! Okay so yes, I think it was a bit romantic. What do you expect for them to fall in love immediately?! Ain't gonna happen.. Not even with Assy-boy.. Er.. Ashy boy. Ash makes his grand return next!! Why didn't Gary mind staying? I wonder if he has a cute voice. Did he choose that song for a particular reason? If I were the taxi driver, I would have kicked Misty out. Is it fair to confine Staryu, and Starmie, but let the egg run free? All the answers lie ahead in the next installment of Misty's Great Adventure!

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