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 9: Several Questions and a Wedding

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Several weeks went by, Brock and Nurse Joy's wedding in two days.  Ash and Misty were kept busy with challengers wanting the "Elemental Badge" which was quickly getting the reputation of being one of the hardest badges to get in the Indigo league.  This did not deter trainers from challenging them, in fact it did the exact opposite and the number of challengers continued to increase.  Pallet Town was growing with the reputation of the gym.  Among the additions were: a large Pokemon center, hotel, hospital, and Pokemon Community College.  Plans for the community college were being made since the construction of Oak Laboratory but the town just didn't have enough funds to follow through on the plans.  The construction of the gym brought extra money to the little town making a lot of things that were in planning stages to become reality.

Ash and Misty were more than looking forward to the short trip to Pewter City.  They got up early in the morning and made it to Pewter before nightfall.

Brock and Nurse Joy met Ash, Misty at the door to Brock's house.  Nurse Joy greeted them, "Hi!  Glad all of you made it!  Lets get you settled in your room then we'll eat and talk."  They followed her into the house, which was as noisy as ever. Thanks to some of Brock's brothers becoming carpenters the house was defiantly bigger and had more rooms.

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Everyone finished and met in the large dining room where Brock's family ambushed them.  "Hi!  How are you?  What do you do?  How do you know Brock?" Were just a few of the questions they got asked at the same time.

A loud whistle brought the questions to a halt and announced that dinner was ready.

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At least during dinner they got piece and quite.  But as soon as dinner was over they all hustled to the living room since Brock and Nurse Joy said they had an announcement to make.  Patience isn't a virtue that the younger Stones have so Brock got right to the point…

"I know some of you are wondering where Joy and I are going to live…"

"Are you going to come back to Pewter?  Are you going to…"

Brock glared at the sibling who interrupted him and continued.  "As I was saying.  Joy and I are going to live in Pallet."

"WHAT!?!"  Everyone yelled at once.

Ash was the first to recover from the shock but he could only say one thing,  "Why?"

"Well since the opening of your gym Pallet has expanded and we got good job offers."  Joy smiled at Ash and Misty, "Besides we would be closer to you guys."

"But what about US!"  All of Brock's siblings chimed.

Brock looked sternly at them "You guys have done fine with out me so far and it's not like I'm moving to the moon.  I'll still come by and visit.  Well it's getting late and we have a big day tomorrow let's go to bed."

Everyone just nodded and went off to prepare for bed.  The morning would be hectic…

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Everyone was up early the next morning hurriedly preparing for the wedding.  Ash and Misty helped set stuff up and then helped their friends get ready.

It was soon time for the ceremony which was to be only family.  [Ash and Misty are considered family]  Reception extended to a few friends and pokemon.

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The ceremony went off without a hitch.   Brock was in a daze and though he didn't have a best man Ash stood by his friend and kept him from attacking Joy when she came down the isle.  [One favor deserves another ^_^]  Misty was the unofficial Matron of honor.  Joy and Brock decided against using those titles to keep a riot breaking out amongst his siblings.

It was a free speech at the reception so anyone who wanted to could say something about the Bride and Groom as long as it only took five minutes.  So Ash and Misty said a few things about their friend…

Ash shot Brock a mischievous grin before starting and Joy had to keep her husband from sliding under the table with dread.  "When I first met Brock he was a very serious gym leader who had to take care of all of his younger siblings.  When his dad came back he decided to come with me and follow his dream of becoming a Pokemon breeder.  I don't know if he feels like he achieved his dream but he makes the best pokemon food around and from what I hear is a really good teacher…I feel really lucky to have met him and have him as a traveling partner, friend, and the big brother I never had."

Brock was touched by Ash's little speech he really is getting better at making them.

Misty went next, "I have to agree with Ash, Brock is the big brother both of us didn't have.  He always looked out for us…well when he wasn't chasing girls or Nurses and Officers.  I can't even count how many times I had to drag him away from one girl or another.  I'm happy that he finally found someone who can keep him inline and take up his attention so he can focus on his work.  He is devoted to those he loves and will do just about anything to keep them safe.  I wish both of them the best.

A few more people spoke and the festivities continued until late afternoon when everyone had to go back home and prepare for work the next day.  One of Brock's sisters and brothers caught the bouquet and garter respectively.  Brock and Joy were going on a short honeymoon before moving to Pallet and getting set up at their new jobs.  They promised to let Ash and Misty know if they need help moving.

The Oaks [Ash's mom and Professor Oak only] came up for the reception with Pikachu and Togepi and drove everyone from Pallet home after they said goodbye.

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To be continued…

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Thank you for all of the reviews you don't know how much they mean to me ^_^ sorry for taking so long to get this chapter out.  I got stumped and then my professors announced the first round of exams…groan.  I promise to try to get the next chapter out soon.  But the second round of exams are coming up and I've got a bunch of extra 'stuff' on my calendar.  Thankfully most of it is in April but it will still be hectic.  Just no 'closet' threats (Sorry, I've been reading too much of AMCM74's stuff. ^^;;)

Just know that you have my friend Take to thank for this chapter.  She's been bugging me to get it written.  I won't recommend reading her stuff unless you like "Yu Yu Hakusho" since its pretty much all she writes.  ::Runs away from Take who's armed with paper and pencil::  Maybe I should get a muse…nah, they get annoying after a while.  Can we tell I haven't been getting much sleep?

Enough of my lame excuses and on to things related to the fic.  I estimate about seven to eight more chapters and then I'll think of discussing part two or side stories. 

Questions:

Does any one know what Ash and Misty's birthdays are?  I just want the day and month I don't need the years since this is an alternate universe.

Should Jesse/James and Brock/Joy have families?

Not that this is defiantly going to happen but how many people want Sasha (Ash's mom) to have a baby?  It's just a poll.

Does anyone have any suggestions for May?  No, you can't kill her…I was thinking more along the line of finding a character to keep her occupied so she leaves Ash alone.  Don't worry she isn't getting off the hook that easily, she still has to pay for what she did. ::smirks::

Well that's about it for now…please review.

Kitcat ^_^