When the Cat's Away.
Chapter 2
By: KoalaKiller Version 0.9
"So you know about Shampoo curse?" Asked the Amazon, as the small group entered a large room. Shampoo noted it had a huge TV screen on the far wall with all types of what she knew to be computers, yes that was the right term she thought.
(Yes. I was quite surprised at that ability you have, even though it does make your life hard), said the Pokemon who's name she learned was Mewtwo.
"Shampoo no like curse, but learn to live with and even use to advantage."
(Like spying for example, and against this Saotame Ranma that I saw briefly in your thoughts and memories.)
Shampoo couldn't help but feel some shame on that comment. It was true she used her curse like a punishment on Ranma, when he either hurt her feelings or did something that didn't sit well with her.
"Shampoo know she made mistakes, but no can help self at times."
(Maybe, but I do sense good intentions within you even with the way you were raised. However, this discussion can continue another time because for now we must start forming a plan of action on the matter on how to return you home.)
Shampoo nodded, as she and the Pikachu on her shoulder came to stand besides the large chair that Mewtwo had seated himself.
(For starters, I do wish to examine your memories on the events that lead you to our home, so if I can probe.?)
Swallowing hard, Shampoo knew she needed to do all she could do get back, though the thought of something looking through her mind didn't sit well with her.
(Do not worry, I will only read through the moments before and during the battle with the human called Happosai.)
Slowly nodding her head, she closed her eyes as she waited for whatever was to come. It was only moments later when it seemed nothng was happening that she reopened her eyes and looked up towards the feline Pokemon and saw that he was working on a keyboard on each arm rest.
(My probes that I use do not cause any discomfort, so I can access what I only need at my own pace.)
"Aiyyaah." murmured the Amazon, as some moments later found herself patting the little Pokemon that was resting on her shoulder.
"Pika-chuuu." The yellow Pokemon sighed in delight as the human she was resting on was now scratching her behind the ears.
Mew, who was floating near Shampoo, turned its head around to see a few more of their fellow kind enter the main chamber.
Shampoo herself was startled when she heard a growling noise from the entrance. Spinning around, she couldn't help herself step back in a rare case of fear as 3 new creatures entered the large room.
Out of the three new Pokemon that she was gazing at, it was the largest one that had caused the reaction. The large reddish dragon which she quickly noted had fire burning from its tail, was glaring back at her with suspicion and the Amazon's urge to summon her Chinese broadsword was hard to keep in check.
"Aiyaa, wha-what is that?" She finally muttered out, for now only keeping her attention at the red dragon.
(That, warrior, is my large, fire-breathing friend Charizard), Mewtwo answered the question automatically while he continued to work on his armrest controls.
"Char-zard?" Shampoo thought the name was weird, but then again, people thought her name in Japan was weird.
"Mew!" The small feline Pokemon seemed to direct some comment towards the red Pokemon, who in return gave the floating cat-type an odd look then seem to ignore Shampoo as it moved around the 2 smaller Pokemon in front of it and settle down in one corner of the room, laying on the floor while giving the impression that it was going to take a nap.
"Shampoo no think Pokemon be THAT big." The Amazon then looked at the other two Pokemon, both roughly around Pikachu's size. One was green, walked on all fours and had what she believed to be a flower bulb on its back.
The other she thought looked like a turble. She thought it looked cute too, and seeing it able to stand on its back legs was an interesting sight.
"Mew, mew."
(Ah yes, where are my manners, said Mewtwo, those are some of our other friends who live on this island. The one with the shell is known as a Squirtle, a water-type Pokemon. And the other we call Bulbasaur, a grass- type Pokemon.)
"Ahh, nice meet new Pokemon," she waved nerviously, still a bit put off from the resting red dragon.
"Bulb, bulb." Vines to Shampoo's surprise, came out of the sides of the green Pokemon, seeming to wave back.
"Squirtle, Squirtle!" The turble looking Pokemon also waved as they both came forward. Both looking at her in a curious fashion.
"Pika, pi, Pika!"
The Pikachu suddenly jumped off her shoulder and landed before her friends, and soon the 3 Pokemon started to chat among themselves.
"Aiyah, Shampoo wish could understand."
(Many humans wish that too, my new friend, but for now I have news on my search for leads to send you home.)
"Already? You work fast."
(Indeed, it does help having the ability of psychic power.)
Suddenly, the large monitor in front of them flashed and instead of strange letters, two images was now shown.
(I have looked into a few leads that might have helped us, and though the human race on this planet does not have the ability to travel offworld, my kind do have a few Pokemon that could assist us.)
"You mean these two are Pokemon, and could help?" Asked Shampoo, studying both pictures closely.
(Yes, these two Pokemon. The one on the left is know only as Unown. Much isn't known about this odd Psychic-type but that it seems to have both the power and knowledge to warp reality to its pleasure.)
"Aiyaa, that one strong Pokemon."
(Indeed, though this mysterious creature does have a fatal weakness. It cannot access this great power without having all 26 of its kind present.)
"That bad, so we go look for this Pokemon?"
(Not yet, since I would like to keep from using this option if we cannot find the other psychic Pokemon.)
"Ohh. Why?" Shampoo would have thought looking for something that great and powerful would help them a great deal.
(My main reason, warrior Shan pu, is I believe the power of Unown can be unstable and unpredictable, and should only be our last option.)
"Mew, mew." Noted Mew, who was casually floating around Mewtwo's chair.
(Indeed Mother, we can most likely find this Pokemon some where around the Ruins of Alph, so it is best we go the harder route in discovering the knowledge we seek.)
"Mew."
(Yes, at times the harder path can always be the better.)
Shampoo blinked at that comment as she continued to hear his words in her mind.
"So we go find this other Pokemon, um what name?" The Amazon looked at the right enlarged Picture, seeing a small whitish creature that looked quite alien like.
(The Pokemon we will first look for is known as Celebi. It has been said that this psychic/grass type can travel through the streams of time. So I believe if I can talk to any of its kind who has time travelled, I'll ask if they know of a way to open up a portal or rift to other dimension.)
Nodding, Shampoo soon grow a thoughtful look as Mewtwo went silent, probably as well in thought on the upcoming mission.
"Shampoo would like to find time travel Pokemon, if you let," the purple- haired teenager finally said after a minute of silent thought, "she get self in mess, no want to sit around do nothing when other do all work."
(I was hoping that you would say this, since I do not like appearing around humans of this world.)
"Oh, why that?"
Shampoo was surprised to here a chuckle in her mind, as Mewtwo's large chair seem to swivel to face her.
(Many humans of this world would do anything to see a Pokemon like myself, as same for my Mother. We are known as 'Legendary' Pokemon, creatures that are so rare that it is a honor to be in our presence.)
"Oh." She didn't know what to say to that.
(Anyways my friend, if you wish to search for this Pokemon, you will need tools and information of the land.)
With a few taps on his keyboard, the large screen once more switched pictures and this time showed a young looking boy.
(This promsing boy only some months back run into a Celebi, and I believe seeking him out should be your first goal. He is quite a fine Pokemon trainer and I believe he and his friends will help you.)
"Pokemon trainer?" Shampoo blinked in confusion.
(Yes, that is the name of people who hunt down Pokemon to capture and train them. Their goal is to make the Pokemon they catch stronger and to test the Pokemon's abilities in tournaments to see who is the better Pokemon trainer.)
"Oh." She shrugged, it sounded a bit odd to do something like that but also sounded interesting, training these creatures in combat would be a curious experience.
(So I will arrange it that you can carry Pokemon, since my friend here, he waved his claw at Pikachu, will company you on his mission to find Celebi.)
"Pi?"
(Yes, I think its time for you to spread your wings and see new horizons. And Shan Pu here will need an experienced Pokemon for just in case she runs into trouble while travelling.)
Pikachu nodded his head to that and jumped onto Shampoo's shoulder, looking forward to whatever the future would bring her.
"But how Shampoo find this boy.?"
(He's name is Satoshi, and I will use my power to teleport you near to where he was last seen.)
"Teleport? Hiyaaa.."
(Do not worry, it's a safe mode of transport if done by experienced psychics.)
"Um, ok." Shampoo said after a moment.
Mewtwo then stood and approached her. (Once I have teleported you, head towards the nearest Mountain, called Silver, and find the closest Pokemon centre.)
"Pokemon centre?"
(It's a place of healing Pokemon and other tasks. There I will arrange for you to be given a few things that will help you.)
"Right."
(Once you have receive the package, ask about the Trainer Satoshi Masuta and if he had been there in the last 24 hours. If he has, then he is already on his way home. If so, ask the nurse for a map to reach Pallet Town and from what I know from your memories you are good at tracking, so you shouldn't have any problems finding this town.)
"What if boy not been there yet?"
(Then wait, since I doubt he and his friends will pass that Centre without healing and resting.)
"Mew!"
(Oh yes, thank you for reminding me Mother. Here take this since I believe you will need it.)
Suddenly before Shampoo was a hovering backpack, bluish in colour like her new pants she was wearing.
(I had this prepared just in case you needed to travel in our world. Inside you will find food, water, and special devices called Pokeballs.)
"What that?" Said Shampoo, as she put on the backpack.
(They are specially make balls that I created that can capture and hold any Pokemon. They are not normal Pokeballs so only use them if you need to since I only gave you a limited supply.)
Shampoo reached around and started to feel around inside the pack, and soon pulled out a black and gold ball.
(To use them, they are voice coded so if you wish to capture a Pokemon just say the word 'capture' and throw the ball at your target. Once it touches the Pokemon it will open up and suck it in.)
"Aiyah!"
(Indeed, an interesting invention that men of this world created many generations ago.)
"Shampoo promise to use only need to."
(Right then, I would guess delaying any more would just waste time, so are you ready?)
Shampoo nodded as she stood in a ready position, while watching Mewtwo's body start to glow faintly.
(Farwell Shan pu of the Joketsuzoku, and remember to have the Nurse from the Pokemon Centre show you how to use the device she gives you. I will contact you through the device called Pocket Gear and hopefully give you more information on Celebi.)
Shampoo nodded, saying 'Thank you.' And that was all she could say as within seconds she was teleported away.
"Mew?" The Legendary psychic Pokemon asked moments later.
(Yes Mother, I think I did the right thing. I sensed the hand of fate wanting her to be sent to that location and thought it was close enough to where she needed to go.)
"Mew, mew."
(I hope so too, she will need all the luck she can get.)
End of Chapter 2
And that's number 2 down. I thought since people reviewed I should reward them with a new chapter quicker then I was planning(as well revised chapter 1).
So what did you think? You guys still interested to see what Shampoo gets up to before she meets up with Satoshi and the others? Right now I can't say how many chapters I've got planned but I've got enough plot to keep me busy just in case I get writers block flu.
On a side note, if you see anything out of place tell me since this was touched up very quickly before I went to bed.
Next chapter we'll see a bit more of Ranma's gang of misfits and see where Shampoo was taken to.
And remember boys and girls, reviews and comments do make the world go around.
Japanese - English Satoshi - Ash Masuta - Master (heh, I know thats lame to use but I was lazy in finding a nice last name.)
~KoalaKiller
Author notes:
Chapter 2
By: KoalaKiller Version 0.9
"So you know about Shampoo curse?" Asked the Amazon, as the small group entered a large room. Shampoo noted it had a huge TV screen on the far wall with all types of what she knew to be computers, yes that was the right term she thought.
(Yes. I was quite surprised at that ability you have, even though it does make your life hard), said the Pokemon who's name she learned was Mewtwo.
"Shampoo no like curse, but learn to live with and even use to advantage."
(Like spying for example, and against this Saotame Ranma that I saw briefly in your thoughts and memories.)
Shampoo couldn't help but feel some shame on that comment. It was true she used her curse like a punishment on Ranma, when he either hurt her feelings or did something that didn't sit well with her.
"Shampoo know she made mistakes, but no can help self at times."
(Maybe, but I do sense good intentions within you even with the way you were raised. However, this discussion can continue another time because for now we must start forming a plan of action on the matter on how to return you home.)
Shampoo nodded, as she and the Pikachu on her shoulder came to stand besides the large chair that Mewtwo had seated himself.
(For starters, I do wish to examine your memories on the events that lead you to our home, so if I can probe.?)
Swallowing hard, Shampoo knew she needed to do all she could do get back, though the thought of something looking through her mind didn't sit well with her.
(Do not worry, I will only read through the moments before and during the battle with the human called Happosai.)
Slowly nodding her head, she closed her eyes as she waited for whatever was to come. It was only moments later when it seemed nothng was happening that she reopened her eyes and looked up towards the feline Pokemon and saw that he was working on a keyboard on each arm rest.
(My probes that I use do not cause any discomfort, so I can access what I only need at my own pace.)
"Aiyyaah." murmured the Amazon, as some moments later found herself patting the little Pokemon that was resting on her shoulder.
"Pika-chuuu." The yellow Pokemon sighed in delight as the human she was resting on was now scratching her behind the ears.
Mew, who was floating near Shampoo, turned its head around to see a few more of their fellow kind enter the main chamber.
Shampoo herself was startled when she heard a growling noise from the entrance. Spinning around, she couldn't help herself step back in a rare case of fear as 3 new creatures entered the large room.
Out of the three new Pokemon that she was gazing at, it was the largest one that had caused the reaction. The large reddish dragon which she quickly noted had fire burning from its tail, was glaring back at her with suspicion and the Amazon's urge to summon her Chinese broadsword was hard to keep in check.
"Aiyaa, wha-what is that?" She finally muttered out, for now only keeping her attention at the red dragon.
(That, warrior, is my large, fire-breathing friend Charizard), Mewtwo answered the question automatically while he continued to work on his armrest controls.
"Char-zard?" Shampoo thought the name was weird, but then again, people thought her name in Japan was weird.
"Mew!" The small feline Pokemon seemed to direct some comment towards the red Pokemon, who in return gave the floating cat-type an odd look then seem to ignore Shampoo as it moved around the 2 smaller Pokemon in front of it and settle down in one corner of the room, laying on the floor while giving the impression that it was going to take a nap.
"Shampoo no think Pokemon be THAT big." The Amazon then looked at the other two Pokemon, both roughly around Pikachu's size. One was green, walked on all fours and had what she believed to be a flower bulb on its back.
The other she thought looked like a turble. She thought it looked cute too, and seeing it able to stand on its back legs was an interesting sight.
"Mew, mew."
(Ah yes, where are my manners, said Mewtwo, those are some of our other friends who live on this island. The one with the shell is known as a Squirtle, a water-type Pokemon. And the other we call Bulbasaur, a grass- type Pokemon.)
"Ahh, nice meet new Pokemon," she waved nerviously, still a bit put off from the resting red dragon.
"Bulb, bulb." Vines to Shampoo's surprise, came out of the sides of the green Pokemon, seeming to wave back.
"Squirtle, Squirtle!" The turble looking Pokemon also waved as they both came forward. Both looking at her in a curious fashion.
"Pika, pi, Pika!"
The Pikachu suddenly jumped off her shoulder and landed before her friends, and soon the 3 Pokemon started to chat among themselves.
"Aiyah, Shampoo wish could understand."
(Many humans wish that too, my new friend, but for now I have news on my search for leads to send you home.)
"Already? You work fast."
(Indeed, it does help having the ability of psychic power.)
Suddenly, the large monitor in front of them flashed and instead of strange letters, two images was now shown.
(I have looked into a few leads that might have helped us, and though the human race on this planet does not have the ability to travel offworld, my kind do have a few Pokemon that could assist us.)
"You mean these two are Pokemon, and could help?" Asked Shampoo, studying both pictures closely.
(Yes, these two Pokemon. The one on the left is know only as Unown. Much isn't known about this odd Psychic-type but that it seems to have both the power and knowledge to warp reality to its pleasure.)
"Aiyaa, that one strong Pokemon."
(Indeed, though this mysterious creature does have a fatal weakness. It cannot access this great power without having all 26 of its kind present.)
"That bad, so we go look for this Pokemon?"
(Not yet, since I would like to keep from using this option if we cannot find the other psychic Pokemon.)
"Ohh. Why?" Shampoo would have thought looking for something that great and powerful would help them a great deal.
(My main reason, warrior Shan pu, is I believe the power of Unown can be unstable and unpredictable, and should only be our last option.)
"Mew, mew." Noted Mew, who was casually floating around Mewtwo's chair.
(Indeed Mother, we can most likely find this Pokemon some where around the Ruins of Alph, so it is best we go the harder route in discovering the knowledge we seek.)
"Mew."
(Yes, at times the harder path can always be the better.)
Shampoo blinked at that comment as she continued to hear his words in her mind.
"So we go find this other Pokemon, um what name?" The Amazon looked at the right enlarged Picture, seeing a small whitish creature that looked quite alien like.
(The Pokemon we will first look for is known as Celebi. It has been said that this psychic/grass type can travel through the streams of time. So I believe if I can talk to any of its kind who has time travelled, I'll ask if they know of a way to open up a portal or rift to other dimension.)
Nodding, Shampoo soon grow a thoughtful look as Mewtwo went silent, probably as well in thought on the upcoming mission.
"Shampoo would like to find time travel Pokemon, if you let," the purple- haired teenager finally said after a minute of silent thought, "she get self in mess, no want to sit around do nothing when other do all work."
(I was hoping that you would say this, since I do not like appearing around humans of this world.)
"Oh, why that?"
Shampoo was surprised to here a chuckle in her mind, as Mewtwo's large chair seem to swivel to face her.
(Many humans of this world would do anything to see a Pokemon like myself, as same for my Mother. We are known as 'Legendary' Pokemon, creatures that are so rare that it is a honor to be in our presence.)
"Oh." She didn't know what to say to that.
(Anyways my friend, if you wish to search for this Pokemon, you will need tools and information of the land.)
With a few taps on his keyboard, the large screen once more switched pictures and this time showed a young looking boy.
(This promsing boy only some months back run into a Celebi, and I believe seeking him out should be your first goal. He is quite a fine Pokemon trainer and I believe he and his friends will help you.)
"Pokemon trainer?" Shampoo blinked in confusion.
(Yes, that is the name of people who hunt down Pokemon to capture and train them. Their goal is to make the Pokemon they catch stronger and to test the Pokemon's abilities in tournaments to see who is the better Pokemon trainer.)
"Oh." She shrugged, it sounded a bit odd to do something like that but also sounded interesting, training these creatures in combat would be a curious experience.
(So I will arrange it that you can carry Pokemon, since my friend here, he waved his claw at Pikachu, will company you on his mission to find Celebi.)
"Pi?"
(Yes, I think its time for you to spread your wings and see new horizons. And Shan Pu here will need an experienced Pokemon for just in case she runs into trouble while travelling.)
Pikachu nodded his head to that and jumped onto Shampoo's shoulder, looking forward to whatever the future would bring her.
"But how Shampoo find this boy.?"
(He's name is Satoshi, and I will use my power to teleport you near to where he was last seen.)
"Teleport? Hiyaaa.."
(Do not worry, it's a safe mode of transport if done by experienced psychics.)
"Um, ok." Shampoo said after a moment.
Mewtwo then stood and approached her. (Once I have teleported you, head towards the nearest Mountain, called Silver, and find the closest Pokemon centre.)
"Pokemon centre?"
(It's a place of healing Pokemon and other tasks. There I will arrange for you to be given a few things that will help you.)
"Right."
(Once you have receive the package, ask about the Trainer Satoshi Masuta and if he had been there in the last 24 hours. If he has, then he is already on his way home. If so, ask the nurse for a map to reach Pallet Town and from what I know from your memories you are good at tracking, so you shouldn't have any problems finding this town.)
"What if boy not been there yet?"
(Then wait, since I doubt he and his friends will pass that Centre without healing and resting.)
"Mew!"
(Oh yes, thank you for reminding me Mother. Here take this since I believe you will need it.)
Suddenly before Shampoo was a hovering backpack, bluish in colour like her new pants she was wearing.
(I had this prepared just in case you needed to travel in our world. Inside you will find food, water, and special devices called Pokeballs.)
"What that?" Said Shampoo, as she put on the backpack.
(They are specially make balls that I created that can capture and hold any Pokemon. They are not normal Pokeballs so only use them if you need to since I only gave you a limited supply.)
Shampoo reached around and started to feel around inside the pack, and soon pulled out a black and gold ball.
(To use them, they are voice coded so if you wish to capture a Pokemon just say the word 'capture' and throw the ball at your target. Once it touches the Pokemon it will open up and suck it in.)
"Aiyah!"
(Indeed, an interesting invention that men of this world created many generations ago.)
"Shampoo promise to use only need to."
(Right then, I would guess delaying any more would just waste time, so are you ready?)
Shampoo nodded as she stood in a ready position, while watching Mewtwo's body start to glow faintly.
(Farwell Shan pu of the Joketsuzoku, and remember to have the Nurse from the Pokemon Centre show you how to use the device she gives you. I will contact you through the device called Pocket Gear and hopefully give you more information on Celebi.)
Shampoo nodded, saying 'Thank you.' And that was all she could say as within seconds she was teleported away.
"Mew?" The Legendary psychic Pokemon asked moments later.
(Yes Mother, I think I did the right thing. I sensed the hand of fate wanting her to be sent to that location and thought it was close enough to where she needed to go.)
"Mew, mew."
(I hope so too, she will need all the luck she can get.)
End of Chapter 2
And that's number 2 down. I thought since people reviewed I should reward them with a new chapter quicker then I was planning(as well revised chapter 1).
So what did you think? You guys still interested to see what Shampoo gets up to before she meets up with Satoshi and the others? Right now I can't say how many chapters I've got planned but I've got enough plot to keep me busy just in case I get writers block flu.
On a side note, if you see anything out of place tell me since this was touched up very quickly before I went to bed.
Next chapter we'll see a bit more of Ranma's gang of misfits and see where Shampoo was taken to.
And remember boys and girls, reviews and comments do make the world go around.
Japanese - English Satoshi - Ash Masuta - Master (heh, I know thats lame to use but I was lazy in finding a nice last name.)
~KoalaKiller
Author notes: