I don't own Pokemon. I do however own a Lord of the Rings Monopoly game.

"Night of Fire, you'll have a night of fire!" the voice of Ash Ketchum carried over the whistling of the passing wind as he sang Inital D songs that the had on the CD player. Misty rolled her eyes and Brock laughed.

"So where are we camping out at tonight?" asked Misty. Ash gave her a funny look.

"Wait, you mean you aren't going to complain if we don't stay at a hotel or a Pokemon Center?" asked Ash, half joking.

"Yes, and do you have a problem with that?" replied Misty.

Ash just shook his head. "Well I figure we can get to Viridian Forest by nightfall. We'll camp out there, then in the morning catch a boat to Silver Port. From there we'll drive to the foot of the mountian and start the climb."

Brock's eyes raised. "Is it possible? Do I acually hear Ash Ketchum with a decent plan of action?"

"Yeah!" added Misty. "I mean, seriously, our Ash has grown to an adult in 3 years!"

"Oh shut it." Ash growled. "So tell me, what have you guys been doing ever since we split ways?"

Misty began, "Well, back to my gym duties, beaing half the people, giving the other half the badge, and plus having to deal with my famous sisters. Sat around also, and really didnt' do much. I mean it wasn't fun without you Ash...and Brock too!" Misty quickly added. Brock didn't say anything but he smiled slightly.

"Of course I did the same thing with the gym, plus I had to babysit my sisters and brothers. God, it was boring as hell."

"What about you Ash?" asked Misty.

"Eh, not much really. A few battles here and there, a couple collage classes in Legends and Pokemon linguistics. Became Professor's full time assisiant until I left and me and Duplica dated for a while until I broke up with her."

"Why?" asked Brock.

"I don't know...She didn't feel right. I mean, she wasn't like-" Ash stopped very suddenly.

"Who? She wasn't like who?"

"Never mind and don't ask again."

"I might know who..." Brock teased.

"Say it and I'll make sure you never have children." Ash threatend.

Brock shut up immedeatly. "Geeze Ash," Misty replied suprised. "You really have grown a spine, and a tough one at that..."

"Damn right I have." Ash then turned to the both of them and replied, "But I'm still the same ol jolly Ash I was. Just a little more mature."

Misty grinned. "And thank god to that!"

*That night in Viridian**

Ash yawned. They had gotten to the campsite Ash was planning on getting to by 5:00 so they decided to set camp and Ash went to go fish. Misty offerd to go along, but Ash replied that he'd be alright. That's when Misty replied that she mean't that as a statement, not as a question. Ash shut up and coincided. So there he sat, both him and Misty quietly fishing.

"Catch anything yet?" teased Misty. She had caught a ton of fish while Ash only caught two.

Ash glared at her. "Oh shut it." Misty raised one eyebrow.

"Sorry Mr. Grumpy Pants. I was just playing." Misty replied.

"Sorry. I got a little ticked. Why can't I catch anything?"

"Wrong bait?" Misty suggested. Ash shrugged and changed baits. Misty then got up and replied, "Well Ashy boy, I'm going to go and give these fish to Brock to cook. Don't spend too much time fishing. Otherwise your car will smell like fish and I'm sure none of us would like that."

"Yeah." Ash absentmindedly said before continuing fishing. Misty smiled inwardly. Ash could be a pain at times...but he was so precious.

Misty left and Ash just sat there. "Stupid fish. Hurry up and take the dang bait." Ash didn't notice someone behind him, sneaking quietly up. Suddenly he was suprised by a couple of arms wrapping tightly around him and a happy voice calling out, "Ash! It's so good to see you!"

Ash couldn't belive his ears. "May?!"

"Yup! I'm so happy I found you! What are you doing here?" May let go of him and sat down next to him, beaming happily. Ash grinned and put down his fishing pole.

"Well I could ask the same of you, May. For me, I'm continuing adventuring. I'm a bit restless. Misty and Brock joined me and we are heading to Mt. Silver. You?"

"Well I'm adventuring too..but it's lonely..." May nudged Ash with her elbow. Ash rolled his eyes. "Yeah, I don't see why you can't come." May squealed in happyness.

"Awsome! So where are the rest of the gang!?"

Ash got up and picked up his gear. "Follow me and I'll show you." May laughed and clung to his arm.

Oh Geeze. This is going to be annoying. thought Ash as he walked to the campsite.