Chapter 2
A/N: Okay for all of those were are severely confused and have no idea what the hell is going on…well let me say this…gomen nasai…*bows*. You'll understand things more as the storyline progresses.
And as for the relationships in this…it will be, eventually AAMR…and also some of my OC's might get together.
Disclaimer: same as last time…don't own this.
Behind Closed Doors
"ASH GET THAT SCRAWNY WHITE ASS DOWN HERE!! WE'RE LEAVING…AND LIKE IT OR NOT YOU ARE COMING WITH US!!"
Amy bellowed up the stairs knowing that Ash could hear here. Hell, the entire country probably could. Everyone else had to plug their ears with anything they could find to help block out the sound. For such a slight girl Amy had one set of powerful lungs. Coming down the stairs smiling Ash glared at his friend.
"Geez, hold it down. I don't think they heard you in Timbuktu. Well guys I have some good news and some bad news. What do you want to hear first?"
Everyone looked at each other wondering what was up. Finally Chris spoke up.
"Alright Ketchum spill the bad new first. Then you can cheer us up later."
Nodding Ash paused to think about how he was going to go about this. He knew that his Commander was not kidding with what he said over the phone. Running a hand through his unruly ebony locks Ash decided to be very forthright.
"Alright the fact is that I can't join—" waiting for all the grumbling to stop so he could continue Ash just rolled his eyes, " for now. But I can come later tomorrow afternoon. How long were you guys going to be gone?"
"Well we had decided to make this a serious vacation. So about a week to ten days I suppose."
Stroking his chin in thought Ash did several calculations in his head and tried to come up with a satisfactory solution to this small predicament. And with this, he still hadn't really even begun to open the can of worms but for now he didn't want them to worry about his safety. Shrugging mentally Ash pushed those darker thoughts out of his mind and plastered a fake smile on his face.
"Alright now for the good news. I've been promoted. I'm now head of the Special Ops Team."
Congratulations erupted out of everyone's mouths as they ran up to hug or slap Ash on the back. Brock got Ash in a choke hold but again Ash quickly got out of it only to be tackled to the ground by Amy. She was all smiles but there was a hint of sadness in her eyes at the same time. Ash seeing this whispered in her ear softly.
"Don't worry about me."
Then smiling again Ash got up and shook Luin's hand and gave Chris a one armed hug. As things settled down more glances to watches and the clock could be seen from different members of the group. Seeing this Ash started shoving everyone out of the door. Pretending to kick Luin and Brock in the ass and shooing the girls out he smiled disarmingly at the gang.
"Alright you guys. I'll see you in a bit. Have a good time…but miss me."
Winking Ash leaned against the doorway and waved while the others called out their good-byes and clambered into the car. Turning swiftly on his heel Ash walked…rather stalked back into the house. Though he had put on a very good front to appease the others the situation at hand was a much more serious matter. And he would rather not let his friends know this fact. It was best if they were kept in the dark at least until Ash deemed it necessary to let them know such things. Moving into his room he shut the door and began to pull out several boxes from his closet. Putting two boxes on his bed Ash began to extract several items that one would not think would belong to Ash Ketchum. A black uniform that entailed a pair of black cargo pants, a long sleeved black t-shirt, along with a black vest with multiple pockets and hooks all over it. Also the shirt and vest had a small logo on the shoulder and the back respectively. It was what looked like the silhouette of a dashing Scizor with an equilateral triangle behind it. Placing the neatly folded clothing on the end of the bed Ash discarded the first box. Pulling the second one closer to him, he took out several more items these even more interesting than the uniform. This time he almost reverently took out what looked like a sheathed sword. Handling the weapon with an ease that only comes from long time use Ash unsheathed it for a few moments. The blade looked normal with a single cutting edge. But it was only around 18 maybe 20 inches long. The blade was straight had no embellishments and the hilt was very simple too. There was no cross tree either. Slipping it slowly back into the black sheath Ash laid it carefully on the bed next to his uniform. Taking out two more objects one could see it was a semi-automatic handgun and several extra clips. Putting this weapon down Ash reached into the box to take out one more thing. This was what looked like just a short black curved stick. But upon placing it behind his right ear it almost seemed to take a life of its own. Clamping onto the side of Ash's head the stick extended around and formed a small square viewing screen in front of Ash's left eye while a small ear piece formed on his right ear. Sliding the piece of equipment off his head it quickly reformed back into the curved stick. Tossing the box back into the closet Ash stripped down to his boxers and placed his uniform on. Also strapping the blade to the small of his back and the gun onto his right hip the small viewing piece was also dawned again. This though it just stayed clamped onto the side of Ash's head, for he didn't need it to form the viewing piece quite yet.
"Well I suppose it is time. Damn I knew this calm was too good to last."
Sighing heavily to himself Ash grabbed his cell phone and proceeded to call the head quarters. He quickly assessed the given information on his mission and the numbers of his partner.
"I'm only having one? Alright sir. Yes sir. Understood. I shall proceed immediately."
Snapping the phone shut Ash let out a growl of frustration. It seemed very suspicious that he would only have one partner but now was not the time to contemplate such matters. Looking at his watch Ash saw that it was around 11:00 am. He didn't have much time to coordinate with his partner but that was what was called for when one was a part of the S2 Squadron. Gripping his phone, almost crushing the bloody thing Ash's eyes narrowed just in the slightest bit before he opened it and began to dial the number given to him. Waiting after several rings, on the third someone finally picked up and answered.
"Hello?"
"Yes this is Agent Adrion K24 reporting. Is this Agent Squall T56?"
"Yes that is I."
"Report to the abandoned school yard between Second and Bass Street. You will receive more information there."
"Understood."
"Good. See you at 1200 hours."
With a decisive snap Ash closed his phone and picked up a black bag. Slipping the phone into a side compartment he shouldered it and walked out of his room. Locking the door Ash moved quietly through the now silent house thinking about who his partner was. He had heard of Agent Squall T56 but didn't know much about him or her. Opening the door to the garage Ash slipped on his helmet and swung a leg over his bike. It was a black (notice a lot of black in this fic eh? Hehe…classic color I tell you…good for all occasions) and it was a Honda so it had great horsepower. Gunning the engine Ash tore out of his designated spot and raced towards the meeting place.
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A bike slowly approached a solitary figure. This figure, a woman by the looks of it, watched impassively as the biker parked and slowly took of his helmet. Observing the man shake his head causing drops of sweat that was clinging to his face to scatter the woman smiled a sad smile. Because of her sunglasses her eyes couldn't be seen as the man approached she snapped to attention and saluted by holding her fist to her heart and bowing. Ash (who else would it be you dimwits) followed suit then motioned for the woman to stand at ease.
"So you are Agent Squall. I am impressed with your credentials. Your other commanding officers have spoken highly of you. I am Agent Adrion."
Ash studied his comrade and noticed something very peculiar.
Her hair is a very beautiful shade of red. Wow…
Then snapping his thoughts back to the task at hand Ash quickly moved onto more important business. He explained the operation and what the objective was for the mission. Throughout the explanation the other agent nodded and made tactful comments. Ash mentally approved of the choice for his partner.
"So now that you know everything let us depart. Oh I suppose that since you are now my new permanent partner we should know each other on a first name basis. Know that this is confidential information. I am Ashton Ketchum. And you are?"
Finally taking off her shades the other agent smiled softly again and nodded.
"I am Mistaria Yawa. Nice to see you again…Ashton."
A/N: Alright I know. I'm a very bad person in not letting you know what Ash's reaction is. But you had to have guessed this was coming right? I mean how cliché do you think I'm going to get, hehe. Well anyway the next chapter will be a major flash back…explaining things leading up to this event. Or at least I hope it will explain.
Well thanks for the reviews mates…
Bane