Life's Full of Little Surprises (formerly: Untitled)
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Disclaimer:
Ash, Misty, Brock, Pikachu, Team Rocket, Persian, and all the other 250 Pokemon do not belong to me. They belong to 4Kids, etc. Please do not sue me you will have better luck trying to get water from a dry well. The base story is property of Jaelle and Orla I asked before posting it. ^_^
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Chapter 8: Invitation
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Ash and Misty got about twenty challenges by the time their first day of work was over. They split them evenly sometimes watching each other battle or doing paperwork. Thankfully they were able to do all of the paperwork before they shut down for the day though the next day would only bring another pile it was satisfying to have a cleared desk if only for a little while. The battles were semi-challenging since a lot of the trainers were prepared for Pikachu and Misty's water pokemon forgetting that the two leaders had pokemon as well. None left with a Pallet town badge that day and the few that came by around lunch got treated to a free meal even though they didn't win. They saw the last challenger out and closed the doors.
Pikachu jumped on Ash's shoulder earning a back rub. "Pikapi, pika pika chu pi pikachu?" (Ash, how come I didn't get to battle?)
Ash just continued to rub Pikachu's back, "Because a lot of them were rock types…"
Pikachu "humped" and gave "Pikapi" a little shock and jumped off his shoulder refusing to look at him.
Ash tried to appease one of his best friends, "Will you let me finish? I was going to say that I though you deserved a little rest. I know you could have taken all of those ground pokemon out."
Pikachu ignored him a little longer then ran happily to his shoulder again, "Pi pikachu! Pika Pi pika pi pikachu." (I forgive you! But I had better battle tomorrow.)
"Okay, okay you win!" Ash turned to grin at his friend as they raced up to the office to check on Misty.
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Misty was just finished gathering the things that needed to be dropped off at the post office as Pikachu and Ash came bounding through the door.
"So, are you ready to go?"
She sighed, "Yah, I just finished. But you are going to be the last one to do the paperwork tomorrow while I battle the last challenger."
"I didn't forget our deal. Though I don't think you will be threatening to go back to the Cerulean Gym now." He smirked at her.
"How do you know?"
"Hey! What do you mean?"
She hugged him and rolled her eyes, "Just pushing your buttons…why would I want to put up with Gary AND my sisters?"
He hugged her back and kissed the top of her head chuckling at the though of her putting up with the four of them. "I wouldn't want to put up with all of them either. How about we drop those off and go pay Jesse and James a visit? We can buy something for dinner while we are there."
She looked up at him, "That's the best idea I've heard from you all day. Especially since I'm in no mood to cook after all of that paperwork…bleh!"
He pecked her on the nose, "So what are we waiting for? Lets get going."
They left the office holding hands as Pikachu and Togepi followed them out of the gym.
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Pikachu took Ash's other Pokemon and Togepi home to take care of the garden. The pokemon seemed to like the little chore of watering and caring for the flowers and vegetables.
That left Ash and Misty to do the few errands on their own.
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The first stop was a mailbox to send out the various bills and reports, then on to the 'Jesse James Restaurant" to get food and check up on their friends.
Jesse was busy writing something down on a tablet as she greeted them, "Hello, if you will wait a moment I'll show you to your table."
Ash and Misty chuckled at the formal dialogue she used.
Ash replied with a wide grin plastered on his face, "Actually we were planning on eating out."
Jesse still didn't look up as she continued her rehearsed dialogue, "That will be fine just let me…" *Wait a minute I know that voice…* She looked up quickly to see Ash and Misty on the verge of rolling on the ground from laughing hard.
Misty regained her composure first, "Hi!"
Jesse embraced her and Ash in a hug, "Gees where have you guys been…wait don't answer that I think I know…snicker…snicker."
At that they both blushed and thoroughly denied her accusation. "…its not what you think…we cleaned…went camping…Gabby…May…picnic…" Only it came out in fragments that made no sense at all.
"Whoa! Slow down…its okay you are married now…come on lets go see James and Persian in the back." She grinned at them and pushed them towards the kitchen.
On the way there Ash and Misty were amazed at how much the restaurant had changed in such a short time. From a little lunch cart they expanded to a nice restaurant where costumers could eat in or take out. They also did minor catering. The two were pushed to the kitchen where James was busy cooking with a few assistants.
Jesse called him over and the four took a few minutes to catch up with each other after placing Ash and Misty's order.
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"So, how was the HONEYMOON?"
Ash and Misty both blushed crimson and Ash suddenly became very interested in his cup.
So that left Misty to answer the question though she really didn't want to. "It was nice…"
Jesse was thoroughly enjoying watching them squirm when her memory of their earlier answer caused her to turn serious. "Did I hear you mention a certain Gyarados and May?"
Ash and Misty instantly sobered and related the whole tale of their camping trip.
Jesse jumped up and yelled, "WHAT NERVE! How could she stoop so low? Ooooh! The next time I see her…"
James looked terrified of his wife at that point and slunk down in his chair he knew too well what Jesse was capable of. He was thrilled when Ash interrupted her.
"JESSE! You will do nothing." Ash stood up and looked down at her sternly.
"BUT…"
"But, nothing. You will promise me that you will not do anything to May. You will let Misty and I deal with her. I know you want to help but it is my job to take care of May. She is my problem and I don't want to hear of her falling in to any holes or having any 'mysterious' accidents. I know May and if anyone else does stuff to her it won't change anything." He finished his speech and glared at her until she sat back down.
Misty decided a change of subject was needed and she absently changed it to a subject that made Jesse and James blush…
"So, now that the restaurant is a success are you guys going to start a family?" It was asked in innocence since she and Ash were discussing it recently. She was defiantly not ready for the reaction she got.
"W…WWHAT!?!"
"Are…"
"You don't need to repeat the question." Jesse glared at Misty.
James quietly examined the tabletop as he let Jesse field the question since she seemed to be so vocal lately.
"We are not ready for that yet."
Misty looked at her in understanding then exchanged a glance with Ash. They both thought the same thing. * Thank Lugia for small favors! *
An uncomfortable silence settled over the group.
Ash got up and grabbed the bag with their food. "Well it's getting late so we had better get going we have an early start tomorrow."
Misty also got up and they walked back to the front of the restaurant.
"Bye! Well see you later…say hello to Persian for us."
Ash turned one last time to Jesse after Misty had walked a bit ahead, "I meant what I said…don't do any thing to May." He winked, "Professor Oak and I have something planned."
Jesse and James smirked and nodded their heads in understanding. "Just let us know if you need any help." For once Jesse and James weren't going to do as they pleased they understood that May wouldn't stop if she fell in a hundred of their cleverly disguised holes. But that didn't mean they wouldn't have fun watching the show.
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It started to get a bit chilly as they walked home so Ash put his jacket over Misty's shoulders.
They spent more time visiting than they had planned to and they had one more stop to make before they got home. He had promised his mom they would stop by it wasn't a hard request since they lived right down the street. So they stopped by and talked for a bit then went home as the sun was setting.
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At home the Pokemon had finished with the garden and were relaxing in the house. Ash went in to feed them and Misty checked the mail.
She came bounding in the house really excited about a fairly large envelope. "ASH!"
"Yeah?"
She grinned from ear to ear, "You will never guess what just came in the mail."
"The latest water pokemon magazine?"
She scowled at him, "NO! Here's a hint its from Pokemon Tec."
"Their latest schedule of classes?"
"Wrong again. Its Brock and Nurse Joy's Wedding invitation, I have to go give them a call. We have to RSVP by next week, it will be in a month…I can't believe they set a date." She ran to the phone.
Ash just shook his head and followed her to the phone. "Lets eat before we call."
"Oh…okay."
So they ate their dinner and spent the rest of the night talking with their friends late into the night.
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To be continued…
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Yay! I finished another chapter! Sorry, I took so long to post this…I ended up splitting the day into two chapters and man was this a long one. It just flowed better that way don't you think? Hopefully this will make up for the fact that I didn't update in a long time. Please forgive me!
It didn't help that only one person gave me feedback that was helpful. (Thanks, Joy-girl ^_^) Same questions from the last chapter still apply. Hopefully I'll be able to update at least once a month if not more…schedule is kind of rough this semester. Is the lack of reviews due to the change in title? Just to check I'll change it back to Untitled for this chapter.
I won't do the give me 'x' reviews before I update thing…just don't believe in that. But it stands that the more feedback I get the faster I get to writing the next part. Your suggestions are always welcome especially when I get stuck. As always if I get an email address I will send an email to thank you for any suggestions and credit is always given where it is due. Just don't threaten to lock me in a closet until I finish the next chapter.
On to other things: So how was that little bit of what happened to Jesse and James? Like…don't like? Constructive criticism is always accepted as long as it is 'constructive' i.e. not just saying it sucked. Still not fully able to take flames it won't make me cry or anything-just lash out at you…believe me not a pretty sight. Unless you like a tongue-lashing I wouldn't suggest it I really…really roasted the last flamer. Got any marshmallows anyone?
Don't worry May will get what's coming to her and you will know what is behind the mystery door…no I didn't forget about that and neither did Misty or his mom but well let Ash think he's safe for now…Bawahahahahahaha! The plan will take effect later. Now what do you want to see next shall it be Brock's wedding?
One last thing…if you want to be notified of the next update email or say so in your review. All I need is your email address. I'll send an email to everyone notifying them of the update. That's it for now.
Thanks for reading please review.
Until next chapter,
Kitcat ^_^
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