Chapter Two
Disclaimer: I do not own the characters from Pokemon, except the ones I made up (you'll know which ones). So, read and enjoy! Don't forget to review!!!
"Mom, we're going over there now, okay?" Ash said. He was wearing his black shirt and jeans, Misty was wearing a light blue sleeveless dress, and Brock was wearing his orange shirt and brown pants.
"Okay, I'll meet you over there later." Mrs. Ketchum said as she stood in front of her bathroom mirror, putting on a red shade of lipstick.
"You know, I really don't understand why you wore such a formal dress, Misty." Ash said when they stepped outside.
"Well, I want to look nice. Is there anything wrong with that? Oh, before I forget." Misty answered as she began to mess with her hair. She took out the side pony-tail, letting her red hair blow in the breeze. Ash and Brock stared at her with an open mouth. She ignored them and continued to the barbecue.
"I haven't seen Misty with her hair down in a long time." Ash said, still staring at Misty.
"Me either. In fact, I think it's grown longer." Brock agreed.
At the party, Ash, Misty and Brock found everybody there except for Yuri, Kuro and Chikara.
"Welcome, Ash, Misty and Brock. So glad you could be here." Beverly said as she bowed down.
"Ash? Is that you?" Professor Oak's voice said somewhere in the big crowd of people.
"Professor Oak! How are you?" Ash asked when he finally found Professor Oak.
"Just fine! Tell me about Johto. What kind of Pokemon did you catch? Can I run some experiments on them?" Professor Oak questioned too fast.
"It was great! We did catch some new Pokemon." Ash began.
".Made some new friends." Misty continued.
".And learned some new breeding techniques!" Brock finished.
"That's great! Now, can I see all of your new Pokemon?" Professor Oak asked with excitement.
"Well, I only brought Pikachu. Maybe tomorrow?" Ash asked.
"Sure thing! I've gotta get some more of the rice. See you later!" Professor Oak said as he tried to squeeze into the large crowd of people by the food table.
"I wonder where Yuri is." Ash said as he looked around. No sooner had he said it, Yuri, Kuro and Chikara walked out of their house to the party. Yuri was wearing a pink short shirt with a blue skirt, and her long blue hair was down. Kuro was wearing the same dress as earlier, only there was no necklace, bracelet or fabric for her hair. Chikara was wearing the same white over shirt, only with a black shirt under it and blue pants. It appeared like they were looking for something.
"Hey! Yuri, Kuro, Chikara!" Ash shouted as he began to wave his arm in the air. Kuro heard it, and walked over to him, followed by Chikara and Yuri.
"Hey, Ash. Long time, no see!" Kuro joked. Ash just chuckled.
"Where did Misty go?" Brock asked anybody who was listening.
"I think she went over there with Chikara." Yuri replied as she pointed to the tree in her backyard. Sure enough, there was Misty and Chikara. Kuro, Ash, Yuri and Brock began to laugh.
"Ash! Hey, Ash!" a familiar voice called.
"Tracey!" Ash shouted. Ash and Misty's friend who traveled with them in the Orange Islands came running from the crowd of people.
"Hey, Ash. How've ya been?" Tracey asked.
"Just fine, and yourself? How's life been with Professor Oak?" Ash asked.
"Well, I have to eat Tofu at least once a week. But other than that, it's been great! I've learned a lot! Where's Misty?" Tracey asked.
"Over there by the tree." Ash said. He felt a nudge in his ribs, and looked to see who it was. Brock was nudging Ash in the ribs and began to whisper something.
"Who is this?" Brock whispered.
"Oh, yeah! Tracey, this is my one of my oldest friends, Brock! He used to be the gym leader of the Pewter City gym. He was traveling with me and Misty during our first adventure, then he came back when we went to Johto." Ash introduced. Brock shook Tracey's hand. By that time, Misty and Chikara had walked back to the group.
"Hey Tracey!" Misty greeted.
"Hiya, Misty. How are your Pokemon?" Tracey asked.
"Fine. Have you met Chikara?" Misty asked as Chikara stepped forward.
"Nice to meet you, Chikara. I take it you're new to Pallet Town?" Tracey asked.
"Yeah, me and my two sisters. That's Yuri, and the other one in the black dress is Kuro." Chikara introduced for his sisters.
"Well, I guess I better get back to the Pokemon Lab. I wasn't supposed to be here tonight. I just hope Professor Oak doesn't." Tracey began.
"Tracey? What are you doing here? What about the Pokemon at the Lab?" Professor Oak's voice called.
".See me. Oh, well. Nice meeting you guys! I'll talk to you soon, Ash!" Tracey called as he began to walk away.
"Wait, Tracey! I have a favor." Ash said. Tracey turned around and walked back to the party.
"What is it, Ash? I'll be more than happy to do anything!" Tracey asked.
"Well, I was wondering. Since you draw Pokemon and stuff, well, would you draw a picture of me and Yuri, Brock, Misty, Kuro and Chikara?" Ash asked.
"I don't see why not. Let me go back to the Lab and get my pencils and my drawing book." Tracey said as he began to run from the party in the direction of the Pokemon Lab.
"I almost forgot! We have a karaoke system set up! Do you want to sing?" Yuri asked.
"I don't know. Only if you sing first." Ash said.
"Well, let's split it up into groups of three. Me, Misty and Kuro, and then you, Brock and Chikara. Is that okay?" Yuri suggested. Ash, Brock and Chikara looked at each other.
"Sure, why not? But you know what they say. ladies first!" Chikara said.
"Okay, we'll go first." Yuri said as she crossed her arms. "Come on, girls."
As Yuri, Misty and Kuro walked onto the "stage" (it's really like their back deck), they huddled together.
"What song are we going to sing?" Kuro asked.
"I heard this really cool song one time. It's called 'My Will'. I heard it on this show called 'Inu Yasha'." Misty suggested.
"Oh, yeah! We know all the words to that song! Let's sing it!" Yuri said. Kuro and Misty nodded, and they broke out of their huddle. Yuri walked over to the microphone and turned it on.
"Ladies and gentlemen! I have a very important announcement to make!" Yuri called into the microphone. Everybody began to turn their heads from their conversations with other people and looked up at Yuri on the stage.
"My friend, Misty, and my sister, Kuro, and I have decided to sing a song. It's called 'My Will'." Yuri said as she put the microphone back into its holder, and walked back with Misty and Kuro, who were lined up in a line. People at the party began to clap lightly.
As soon as the music started, Yuri, Misty and Kuro began to dance at the same time. Yuri walked up to the microphone for the first two verses.
"Sotto mezameru
Hakanai omoi zutto
Donna toki demo negau yo
Anata ni todoku you ni to...
"Ato sukoshi" to yuu kyori ga fumidasenakute
Itsumo me no mae wa tozasarete-ita no
Aitai aenai hibi wo kasaneru tabi ni
Tsuyoi tokimeki wa setsunasa ni naru yo"
Yuri walked back, and let Misty take the microphone. She saw Tracey in the crowd with a pad of paper and a pencil racing in his hands.
"Moshimo eien to yuu mono ga aru nara
Toomawari shite demo shinjite mitai
"Bukiyou dakara KIZUtsuku koto mo aru"
Wakatte mo tomaranai mou dare ni mo makenai
Anata no koto wo omou
Sore dake de kokoro ga
Tsuyoku nareru ki ga suru yo
Hakanai omoi zutto
Donna toki demo negau yo
Anata ni todoku you ni to..."
Misty looked down and saw Ash, Brock, and Chikara look at her. She smiled and walked back. It was Kuro's turn to sing.
Tsuyogaru koto dake shiri-sugite-ita watashi
Dakedo ano toki kara mayoi wa kieta yo"
"Misetai to omou mono ga kitto atte
Kikasetai kotoba mo takusan aru
Egao nakigao mo zenbu mite hoshikute
Matte-iru watashi wa yamete
"CHANSU" wo tsukamu yo
Kuro stayed at the microphone and Yuri and Misty walked next to her. They sang the rest of the song together.
"Anata no koto wo omou
Sore dake de namida ga
Ima afuredashite kuru yo
Tookute koe ga todokanai dakedo itsuka wa
Kanarazu todoku you ni
Shinjite la la la la la la...
Shinjite la la la la la la..."
When Yuri, Misty and Kuro were done singing, everybody at the party began to clap loudly. Yuri, Misty and Kuro bowed, and jumped off the stage. They ran over to the boys.
"You guys were fantastic!" Ash shouted over all the clapping. Brock, Chikara and Tracey agreed.
"Okay, now it's your guy's turn. What song are you going to sing?" Kuro asked when the clapping died down.
" 'Change the World'. Since you guys sang 'My Will', you should know that it's from 'Inu Yasha' as well." Ash said.
"Good luck!" Yuri called.
"Pikachu!" Pikachu cried.
As Ash, Brock and Chikara walked onto the stage, everybody at the party looked up there again.
"Okay, we're going to sing a song, too! It's called 'Change the World'." Ash called into the microphone.
The song started with all the guys singing.
"I want to change the world
Kaze wo kakenukete nanimo osorezu ni
Ima yuuki to egao no KAKERA daite
Change my mind
Jounetsu tayasazu ni takanaru mirai e
Le wo nobaseba kagayakeru hazu sa
It's wonderland"
During the instrumental break, Ash and Brock walked back and let Chikara sing.
"Hai-iro no sora no kanata nanika oite kita
Kimi wa mayoi nagara
Sagashi-tsudzukeru
Kimi no kokoro furuete'ta asu no mienai yo
Nanimo shinjirarezu mimi wo fusagu
Kimi ni deaeta toki hontou no ibasho mitsuketa
Nanigenal yasashisa ga koko ni atte
Bokura mezameru"
Ash and Brock walked back up to the microphone and sang with Chikara again. They noticed mostly everybody at the party was dancing, including Yuri, Misty, Kuro and Tracey.
"I want to change the world
Nido to mayowanai kimi to iru mirai
Katachi doreba doko made mo toberu sa
Change my mind
Jounetsu tayasazu ni shiranai ashita e
Tsubasa hiroge hanabatakeru hazu sa
It's wonderland"
Chikara then stepped away during the instrumental break and let Ash and Brock sing together.
"Bokura wa onaji sekai wo oyogi tsudzukete'ru
Tagai no negai e todoku hi made
Minna onaji fuan kakaete sasaeaeru yo
Tachidomaru shunkan ni mitsumete'ru
Kono basho ni iru"
Chikara joined Ash and Brock to finish the song together.
"I want to change the world
Kono te hazasazu ni mimamoru hitomi wo
Uketometara nandatte dekiru hazu
Change my mind
Hitori ni sasenai minna koko ni iru
Donna koto mo tsukinukete ikou
It's wonderland
I want to change the world
Kaze wo kakenukete nanimo osorezu ni
Ima yuuki to egao no KAKERA daite
Change my mind
Jouneisu layasazu ni lakanaru mirai e
Te wo nobaseba kagayakeru hazu sa
It's wonderland"
When Ash, Brock and Chikara were done singing, they bowed just as Yuri, Misty and Kuro had done when they finished. Once again, everybody started clapping loudly. Some people even whistled.
"Way to go, guys!" Yuri congratulated.
"That's my favorite 'Inu Yasha' song!" Misty agreed.
"Okay, guys let me draw a picture of you!" Tracey said as he took out his drawing pad and pencil once again. "Line up and do any pose you want to." Yuri got on the far left with Ash, while Misty was with Chikara on the far right. Kuro and Brock were in the middle. Misty noticed Yuri was giving Ash a kiss on the cheek (for the pose, mind you), so she decided to do the same with Chikara. Kuro also did the same with Brock. Of course, it caught Ash by surprise, it made Brock very excited, and Chikara just got a big smile on his face.
"Can-you-hurry-up, Tracey?" Ash muttered under his breath.
"Hold on, Ash. Almost done." Tracey laughed. "There!" The girls stopped doing the pose, and looked at the guys. Ash was still blushing, Brock was still standing perfectly still with a big grin on his face, and Chikara was moving as if it was nothing.
"Let's see which ones you did tonight, Tracey!" Misty said as she walked over to Tracey and grabbed his book. She flipped through the many pages of Pokemon and Nurse Joy, and found one where Yuri, Misty and Kuro were on stage.
"Look at me! You can get really detailed in your artworks, huh Tracey?" Yuri asked as she stared at her face.
"Well, sorta. I guess I do!" Tracey said as he rubbed the back of his head.
"Let's see one of the guys." Kuro suggested. Misty continued to the next page, but found a close-up shot of her. The next was of Yuri, and the last close-up was Kuro. She continued until she found a group shot of the guys singing onstage.
"Wow! Look at them!" Misty commented. She flipped the page and found a close-up of Ash's face. The next was Brock, and the final one was Chikara.
"Let's see the one that he just drew." Yuri said as she took the book from Misty and turned the page. It was the latest drawing he did of the girl and the boys.
"That's just so detailed. It's good!" Chikara said in awe.
"Look at Brock's face." Misty giggled.
"Hey, Tracey? Can you come with me for a second? I need to ask you something." Misty asked as she walked away from the group.
"What is it, Misty? Is there something I can help you with?" Tracey asked.
"Well, sorta. You know that close-up picture of Ash you did? Well, can you make a copy of that?" Misty asked.
"Sure! I'd be more than happy to!" Tracey said.
"Good, but don't do it now. Wait until you get back to the Lab." Misty said.
"Okay. So, how long do you guys think you'll be in Pallet Town?" Tracey asked.
"I don't know. I guess until Professor Oak says there's some new adventure we should go on." Misty said as she and Tracey walked back to the group.
"Ladies and gentlemen! Our youngest daughter, Yuri, would like to sing a song by herself now." Beverly said on the stage. Ash, Misty, Brock, Kuro, Chikara and Tracey watched as Yuri walked up the deck steps.
"Okay! Here I go again!" Yuri joked. Some people laughed, while others clapped. "This song is called 'Makin' My Way (Any Way That I Can)'. It's one of my favorites." The music started soon after she was done introducing the song.
"Yeah.
Oh.
(Nothin's gonna stop me this time)
(Nothin's gonna stop me this time)
(Nothin's gonna stop me this time)
Been on the loosing side
This time I'll turn the tide
This time I won't give up
No baby
This time I'm in control
I want the whole world to know
Aint nothing to slow me down this time
This weird faith is on my side
And I've giving all I've got
Yeah, baby
Count every step straight to the top
And if the river's too wide, I'll get through it
And if the mountain's too high, that won't stop the stream of mine
I'm on my way, I've got a plan
I'm making my way any way that I can
So many times I've played
In someone else's game
This time the game is changed
Oh baby
This time I make the rules
I won't be nobody's fool
Aint on one can hold me down this time
This one's gonna be mine
There's a brand new strength I've found
Aint looking back Aint backing up
And if the river's too wide, I'll get through it
And if the mountain's too high, that won't stop the stream of mine
I'm on my way, I've got a plan
I'm making my way any way that I can
And if the river's too wide, I'll get through it
And if the mountain's too high, that won't stop the stream of mine
I'm on my way, I've got a plan
I'm making my way any way that I can
This time around,
I'll stand my ground I'll live my dream I realize the power lays deep in me
(Nothing's gonna stop me this time. I'm on my way)
Yeah
Been on the loosing side
This time I'll turn the tide
This time I won't give up
I want the whole world to know
(Aint nothing to slow me down this time)
This weird faith is on my side
And I've giving all I've got
Yeah, baby
Count every step straight to the top
And if the river's too wide, I'll get through it
And if the mountain's too high, that won't stop the stream of mine
I'm on my way, I've got a plan
I'm making my way any way that I can
And if the river's too wide, I'll get through it
And if the mountain's too high, that won't stop the stream of mine
I'm on my way, I've got a plan
I'm making my way any way that I can
(I'm on my way) I'll get through it
(I'm on my way)
(I'm on my way) Stop this stream of mine
(I'm on my way) I've got a plan
(I'm on my way)
Baby I can
(I'm on my way)"
When Yuri finished, she bowed down one last time, and walked back to the group. Everybody at the party was clapping.
"Good song, Yuri!" Ash said.
"Thanks, Ash!" Yuri said.
"Ladies and gentlemen, another important announcement!" Beverly called from the stage. Mostly everybody groaned in the crowd. "No, it's not another song. The police station just called. They said that somebody is trying to take the Pokemon from the Pokemon Lab in Viridian City."
"No way! All the way in Viridian City?" Ash gasped. He looked at the group, who nodded. "Okay, let's go!"
Ash, Misty and Brock ran inside the Ketchum house to get their PokeBalls. Then they all ran back outside and began to run in the direction of Viridian City.
"Isn't that a little too slow, Ash?" Yuri shouted next to Ash as she came by on her 4-wheeler. "Hop on!" Misty took a ride on Chikara's 4- wheeler, and Brock on Kuro's. They sped through Pallet Town to Viridian City.
~~Next Chapter: Will Ash, Misty, Brock, Yuri, Kuro and Chikara make it to Viridian City in time to save the Pokemon from the Pokemon Lab? Speaking of which, where IS the Professor from the Pokemon Lab? All will be answered in the next chapter. Stay tuned!
Disclaimer: I do not own the characters from Pokemon, except the ones I made up (you'll know which ones). So, read and enjoy! Don't forget to review!!!
"Mom, we're going over there now, okay?" Ash said. He was wearing his black shirt and jeans, Misty was wearing a light blue sleeveless dress, and Brock was wearing his orange shirt and brown pants.
"Okay, I'll meet you over there later." Mrs. Ketchum said as she stood in front of her bathroom mirror, putting on a red shade of lipstick.
"You know, I really don't understand why you wore such a formal dress, Misty." Ash said when they stepped outside.
"Well, I want to look nice. Is there anything wrong with that? Oh, before I forget." Misty answered as she began to mess with her hair. She took out the side pony-tail, letting her red hair blow in the breeze. Ash and Brock stared at her with an open mouth. She ignored them and continued to the barbecue.
"I haven't seen Misty with her hair down in a long time." Ash said, still staring at Misty.
"Me either. In fact, I think it's grown longer." Brock agreed.
At the party, Ash, Misty and Brock found everybody there except for Yuri, Kuro and Chikara.
"Welcome, Ash, Misty and Brock. So glad you could be here." Beverly said as she bowed down.
"Ash? Is that you?" Professor Oak's voice said somewhere in the big crowd of people.
"Professor Oak! How are you?" Ash asked when he finally found Professor Oak.
"Just fine! Tell me about Johto. What kind of Pokemon did you catch? Can I run some experiments on them?" Professor Oak questioned too fast.
"It was great! We did catch some new Pokemon." Ash began.
".Made some new friends." Misty continued.
".And learned some new breeding techniques!" Brock finished.
"That's great! Now, can I see all of your new Pokemon?" Professor Oak asked with excitement.
"Well, I only brought Pikachu. Maybe tomorrow?" Ash asked.
"Sure thing! I've gotta get some more of the rice. See you later!" Professor Oak said as he tried to squeeze into the large crowd of people by the food table.
"I wonder where Yuri is." Ash said as he looked around. No sooner had he said it, Yuri, Kuro and Chikara walked out of their house to the party. Yuri was wearing a pink short shirt with a blue skirt, and her long blue hair was down. Kuro was wearing the same dress as earlier, only there was no necklace, bracelet or fabric for her hair. Chikara was wearing the same white over shirt, only with a black shirt under it and blue pants. It appeared like they were looking for something.
"Hey! Yuri, Kuro, Chikara!" Ash shouted as he began to wave his arm in the air. Kuro heard it, and walked over to him, followed by Chikara and Yuri.
"Hey, Ash. Long time, no see!" Kuro joked. Ash just chuckled.
"Where did Misty go?" Brock asked anybody who was listening.
"I think she went over there with Chikara." Yuri replied as she pointed to the tree in her backyard. Sure enough, there was Misty and Chikara. Kuro, Ash, Yuri and Brock began to laugh.
"Ash! Hey, Ash!" a familiar voice called.
"Tracey!" Ash shouted. Ash and Misty's friend who traveled with them in the Orange Islands came running from the crowd of people.
"Hey, Ash. How've ya been?" Tracey asked.
"Just fine, and yourself? How's life been with Professor Oak?" Ash asked.
"Well, I have to eat Tofu at least once a week. But other than that, it's been great! I've learned a lot! Where's Misty?" Tracey asked.
"Over there by the tree." Ash said. He felt a nudge in his ribs, and looked to see who it was. Brock was nudging Ash in the ribs and began to whisper something.
"Who is this?" Brock whispered.
"Oh, yeah! Tracey, this is my one of my oldest friends, Brock! He used to be the gym leader of the Pewter City gym. He was traveling with me and Misty during our first adventure, then he came back when we went to Johto." Ash introduced. Brock shook Tracey's hand. By that time, Misty and Chikara had walked back to the group.
"Hey Tracey!" Misty greeted.
"Hiya, Misty. How are your Pokemon?" Tracey asked.
"Fine. Have you met Chikara?" Misty asked as Chikara stepped forward.
"Nice to meet you, Chikara. I take it you're new to Pallet Town?" Tracey asked.
"Yeah, me and my two sisters. That's Yuri, and the other one in the black dress is Kuro." Chikara introduced for his sisters.
"Well, I guess I better get back to the Pokemon Lab. I wasn't supposed to be here tonight. I just hope Professor Oak doesn't." Tracey began.
"Tracey? What are you doing here? What about the Pokemon at the Lab?" Professor Oak's voice called.
".See me. Oh, well. Nice meeting you guys! I'll talk to you soon, Ash!" Tracey called as he began to walk away.
"Wait, Tracey! I have a favor." Ash said. Tracey turned around and walked back to the party.
"What is it, Ash? I'll be more than happy to do anything!" Tracey asked.
"Well, I was wondering. Since you draw Pokemon and stuff, well, would you draw a picture of me and Yuri, Brock, Misty, Kuro and Chikara?" Ash asked.
"I don't see why not. Let me go back to the Lab and get my pencils and my drawing book." Tracey said as he began to run from the party in the direction of the Pokemon Lab.
"I almost forgot! We have a karaoke system set up! Do you want to sing?" Yuri asked.
"I don't know. Only if you sing first." Ash said.
"Well, let's split it up into groups of three. Me, Misty and Kuro, and then you, Brock and Chikara. Is that okay?" Yuri suggested. Ash, Brock and Chikara looked at each other.
"Sure, why not? But you know what they say. ladies first!" Chikara said.
"Okay, we'll go first." Yuri said as she crossed her arms. "Come on, girls."
As Yuri, Misty and Kuro walked onto the "stage" (it's really like their back deck), they huddled together.
"What song are we going to sing?" Kuro asked.
"I heard this really cool song one time. It's called 'My Will'. I heard it on this show called 'Inu Yasha'." Misty suggested.
"Oh, yeah! We know all the words to that song! Let's sing it!" Yuri said. Kuro and Misty nodded, and they broke out of their huddle. Yuri walked over to the microphone and turned it on.
"Ladies and gentlemen! I have a very important announcement to make!" Yuri called into the microphone. Everybody began to turn their heads from their conversations with other people and looked up at Yuri on the stage.
"My friend, Misty, and my sister, Kuro, and I have decided to sing a song. It's called 'My Will'." Yuri said as she put the microphone back into its holder, and walked back with Misty and Kuro, who were lined up in a line. People at the party began to clap lightly.
As soon as the music started, Yuri, Misty and Kuro began to dance at the same time. Yuri walked up to the microphone for the first two verses.
"Sotto mezameru
Hakanai omoi zutto
Donna toki demo negau yo
Anata ni todoku you ni to...
"Ato sukoshi" to yuu kyori ga fumidasenakute
Itsumo me no mae wa tozasarete-ita no
Aitai aenai hibi wo kasaneru tabi ni
Tsuyoi tokimeki wa setsunasa ni naru yo"
Yuri walked back, and let Misty take the microphone. She saw Tracey in the crowd with a pad of paper and a pencil racing in his hands.
"Moshimo eien to yuu mono ga aru nara
Toomawari shite demo shinjite mitai
"Bukiyou dakara KIZUtsuku koto mo aru"
Wakatte mo tomaranai mou dare ni mo makenai
Anata no koto wo omou
Sore dake de kokoro ga
Tsuyoku nareru ki ga suru yo
Hakanai omoi zutto
Donna toki demo negau yo
Anata ni todoku you ni to..."
Misty looked down and saw Ash, Brock, and Chikara look at her. She smiled and walked back. It was Kuro's turn to sing.
Tsuyogaru koto dake shiri-sugite-ita watashi
Dakedo ano toki kara mayoi wa kieta yo"
"Misetai to omou mono ga kitto atte
Kikasetai kotoba mo takusan aru
Egao nakigao mo zenbu mite hoshikute
Matte-iru watashi wa yamete
"CHANSU" wo tsukamu yo
Kuro stayed at the microphone and Yuri and Misty walked next to her. They sang the rest of the song together.
"Anata no koto wo omou
Sore dake de namida ga
Ima afuredashite kuru yo
Tookute koe ga todokanai dakedo itsuka wa
Kanarazu todoku you ni
Shinjite la la la la la la...
Shinjite la la la la la la..."
When Yuri, Misty and Kuro were done singing, everybody at the party began to clap loudly. Yuri, Misty and Kuro bowed, and jumped off the stage. They ran over to the boys.
"You guys were fantastic!" Ash shouted over all the clapping. Brock, Chikara and Tracey agreed.
"Okay, now it's your guy's turn. What song are you going to sing?" Kuro asked when the clapping died down.
" 'Change the World'. Since you guys sang 'My Will', you should know that it's from 'Inu Yasha' as well." Ash said.
"Good luck!" Yuri called.
"Pikachu!" Pikachu cried.
As Ash, Brock and Chikara walked onto the stage, everybody at the party looked up there again.
"Okay, we're going to sing a song, too! It's called 'Change the World'." Ash called into the microphone.
The song started with all the guys singing.
"I want to change the world
Kaze wo kakenukete nanimo osorezu ni
Ima yuuki to egao no KAKERA daite
Change my mind
Jounetsu tayasazu ni takanaru mirai e
Le wo nobaseba kagayakeru hazu sa
It's wonderland"
During the instrumental break, Ash and Brock walked back and let Chikara sing.
"Hai-iro no sora no kanata nanika oite kita
Kimi wa mayoi nagara
Sagashi-tsudzukeru
Kimi no kokoro furuete'ta asu no mienai yo
Nanimo shinjirarezu mimi wo fusagu
Kimi ni deaeta toki hontou no ibasho mitsuketa
Nanigenal yasashisa ga koko ni atte
Bokura mezameru"
Ash and Brock walked back up to the microphone and sang with Chikara again. They noticed mostly everybody at the party was dancing, including Yuri, Misty, Kuro and Tracey.
"I want to change the world
Nido to mayowanai kimi to iru mirai
Katachi doreba doko made mo toberu sa
Change my mind
Jounetsu tayasazu ni shiranai ashita e
Tsubasa hiroge hanabatakeru hazu sa
It's wonderland"
Chikara then stepped away during the instrumental break and let Ash and Brock sing together.
"Bokura wa onaji sekai wo oyogi tsudzukete'ru
Tagai no negai e todoku hi made
Minna onaji fuan kakaete sasaeaeru yo
Tachidomaru shunkan ni mitsumete'ru
Kono basho ni iru"
Chikara joined Ash and Brock to finish the song together.
"I want to change the world
Kono te hazasazu ni mimamoru hitomi wo
Uketometara nandatte dekiru hazu
Change my mind
Hitori ni sasenai minna koko ni iru
Donna koto mo tsukinukete ikou
It's wonderland
I want to change the world
Kaze wo kakenukete nanimo osorezu ni
Ima yuuki to egao no KAKERA daite
Change my mind
Jouneisu layasazu ni lakanaru mirai e
Te wo nobaseba kagayakeru hazu sa
It's wonderland"
When Ash, Brock and Chikara were done singing, they bowed just as Yuri, Misty and Kuro had done when they finished. Once again, everybody started clapping loudly. Some people even whistled.
"Way to go, guys!" Yuri congratulated.
"That's my favorite 'Inu Yasha' song!" Misty agreed.
"Okay, guys let me draw a picture of you!" Tracey said as he took out his drawing pad and pencil once again. "Line up and do any pose you want to." Yuri got on the far left with Ash, while Misty was with Chikara on the far right. Kuro and Brock were in the middle. Misty noticed Yuri was giving Ash a kiss on the cheek (for the pose, mind you), so she decided to do the same with Chikara. Kuro also did the same with Brock. Of course, it caught Ash by surprise, it made Brock very excited, and Chikara just got a big smile on his face.
"Can-you-hurry-up, Tracey?" Ash muttered under his breath.
"Hold on, Ash. Almost done." Tracey laughed. "There!" The girls stopped doing the pose, and looked at the guys. Ash was still blushing, Brock was still standing perfectly still with a big grin on his face, and Chikara was moving as if it was nothing.
"Let's see which ones you did tonight, Tracey!" Misty said as she walked over to Tracey and grabbed his book. She flipped through the many pages of Pokemon and Nurse Joy, and found one where Yuri, Misty and Kuro were on stage.
"Look at me! You can get really detailed in your artworks, huh Tracey?" Yuri asked as she stared at her face.
"Well, sorta. I guess I do!" Tracey said as he rubbed the back of his head.
"Let's see one of the guys." Kuro suggested. Misty continued to the next page, but found a close-up shot of her. The next was of Yuri, and the last close-up was Kuro. She continued until she found a group shot of the guys singing onstage.
"Wow! Look at them!" Misty commented. She flipped the page and found a close-up of Ash's face. The next was Brock, and the final one was Chikara.
"Let's see the one that he just drew." Yuri said as she took the book from Misty and turned the page. It was the latest drawing he did of the girl and the boys.
"That's just so detailed. It's good!" Chikara said in awe.
"Look at Brock's face." Misty giggled.
"Hey, Tracey? Can you come with me for a second? I need to ask you something." Misty asked as she walked away from the group.
"What is it, Misty? Is there something I can help you with?" Tracey asked.
"Well, sorta. You know that close-up picture of Ash you did? Well, can you make a copy of that?" Misty asked.
"Sure! I'd be more than happy to!" Tracey said.
"Good, but don't do it now. Wait until you get back to the Lab." Misty said.
"Okay. So, how long do you guys think you'll be in Pallet Town?" Tracey asked.
"I don't know. I guess until Professor Oak says there's some new adventure we should go on." Misty said as she and Tracey walked back to the group.
"Ladies and gentlemen! Our youngest daughter, Yuri, would like to sing a song by herself now." Beverly said on the stage. Ash, Misty, Brock, Kuro, Chikara and Tracey watched as Yuri walked up the deck steps.
"Okay! Here I go again!" Yuri joked. Some people laughed, while others clapped. "This song is called 'Makin' My Way (Any Way That I Can)'. It's one of my favorites." The music started soon after she was done introducing the song.
"Yeah.
Oh.
(Nothin's gonna stop me this time)
(Nothin's gonna stop me this time)
(Nothin's gonna stop me this time)
Been on the loosing side
This time I'll turn the tide
This time I won't give up
No baby
This time I'm in control
I want the whole world to know
Aint nothing to slow me down this time
This weird faith is on my side
And I've giving all I've got
Yeah, baby
Count every step straight to the top
And if the river's too wide, I'll get through it
And if the mountain's too high, that won't stop the stream of mine
I'm on my way, I've got a plan
I'm making my way any way that I can
So many times I've played
In someone else's game
This time the game is changed
Oh baby
This time I make the rules
I won't be nobody's fool
Aint on one can hold me down this time
This one's gonna be mine
There's a brand new strength I've found
Aint looking back Aint backing up
And if the river's too wide, I'll get through it
And if the mountain's too high, that won't stop the stream of mine
I'm on my way, I've got a plan
I'm making my way any way that I can
And if the river's too wide, I'll get through it
And if the mountain's too high, that won't stop the stream of mine
I'm on my way, I've got a plan
I'm making my way any way that I can
This time around,
I'll stand my ground I'll live my dream I realize the power lays deep in me
(Nothing's gonna stop me this time. I'm on my way)
Yeah
Been on the loosing side
This time I'll turn the tide
This time I won't give up
I want the whole world to know
(Aint nothing to slow me down this time)
This weird faith is on my side
And I've giving all I've got
Yeah, baby
Count every step straight to the top
And if the river's too wide, I'll get through it
And if the mountain's too high, that won't stop the stream of mine
I'm on my way, I've got a plan
I'm making my way any way that I can
And if the river's too wide, I'll get through it
And if the mountain's too high, that won't stop the stream of mine
I'm on my way, I've got a plan
I'm making my way any way that I can
(I'm on my way) I'll get through it
(I'm on my way)
(I'm on my way) Stop this stream of mine
(I'm on my way) I've got a plan
(I'm on my way)
Baby I can
(I'm on my way)"
When Yuri finished, she bowed down one last time, and walked back to the group. Everybody at the party was clapping.
"Good song, Yuri!" Ash said.
"Thanks, Ash!" Yuri said.
"Ladies and gentlemen, another important announcement!" Beverly called from the stage. Mostly everybody groaned in the crowd. "No, it's not another song. The police station just called. They said that somebody is trying to take the Pokemon from the Pokemon Lab in Viridian City."
"No way! All the way in Viridian City?" Ash gasped. He looked at the group, who nodded. "Okay, let's go!"
Ash, Misty and Brock ran inside the Ketchum house to get their PokeBalls. Then they all ran back outside and began to run in the direction of Viridian City.
"Isn't that a little too slow, Ash?" Yuri shouted next to Ash as she came by on her 4-wheeler. "Hop on!" Misty took a ride on Chikara's 4- wheeler, and Brock on Kuro's. They sped through Pallet Town to Viridian City.
~~Next Chapter: Will Ash, Misty, Brock, Yuri, Kuro and Chikara make it to Viridian City in time to save the Pokemon from the Pokemon Lab? Speaking of which, where IS the Professor from the Pokemon Lab? All will be answered in the next chapter. Stay tuned!