Chapter 2: Just the Pits...
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A.N.: Chapter slightly increased in length, slightly decreased, some details added.
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After a healthy battle, which ended in a draw, Alex decided to join the guys, considering he too was headed toward the Silver Conference.
However, at the moment, Alex was frustrated. Somehow, they got lost in some Man-Made Maze, "This is weird, Why the heck was this Man-made maze in the middle of a Forest, Anyway?"
"I have no clue. The moment we get somebody who doesn't get lost that easily to join us, we wind up in a maze," Misty complained.
"Hey, what's that supposed to mean!?", Ash shouted.
Misty ignored Ash, "Anyway… How's Larvitar doing?"
Larvitar smiled at Misty, "Lar!" {Fine!}
"HOW much weirdness have you guys encountered, anyway?", Alex questioned.
{You could just read their minds and find that out, Guardian…}
{{I told you before, I don't want to read people's minds, especially Ash's mind. It's like… It's like invading someone's privacy.}}
{Didn't stop you from seeing if the bike was the only thing Misty was following Ash because of.}
{{.....}}
Alex, "Say, I do my best navigating in a group when I'm talking," Alex started.
{Liar.}
{{…You'd rather them learn the truth then?}}
{Good Point.}
"So, let's talk about something," Alex finished.
"Like what?", Misty asked the mysterious boy.
"Well, I kind of want to know how Ash's journey has gone," Alex said, "Besides, I've heard from every Officer Jenny and Nurse Joy that I've passed…", Alex started, but was interrupted by Brock.
"Did they say anything about me!? I knew it! They all love me!!!", Brock stated.
"Actually, they all wished you'd drop off the face of the Earth," Alex stated bluntly, simultaneously with Misty.
"......"
"Anyway, they've all said you've encountered some… Weird things. So, I'm asking… How weird?", Alex said smiling, "As my Girlfriend would say, 'Inquiring minds want to know'."
Ash sweat dropped, "Um… Well… I…"
Misty giggled, "Come on, let's tell him together, Ash. Why not start with the most important?"
Brock looked confused, "Most important?"
Ash nodded to Misty, "Okay. Back when we, we being Misty and I, - Oh, And Tracey too - were at the Orange Islands…"
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Kid blinked at her partner. Then again. Then once more for good measure. "Billy, that's… Well… That's something that Jessie & James would think up!", Kid pointed at the Pit that she and Billy just dug.
"True, but apparently, from the few reports that they filed in to the boss, the kid often fell for it," Billy said.
Kid nodded, "Good point. Now, WHAT are we going to use on him again?"
Billy smirked, "I just got word from the boss. Apparently, THAT one is expendable."
Kid smirked as well, "I like how Giovanni thinks…"
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Alex chuckled, "Wow. The Chosen one, huh?"
Ash blushed, "Yeah. Who'd have thought that being named Ash would have caused all that?"
Alex chuckled, "No clue."
The group walked on, continuing on various subjects… However… At one point, Alex started to talk to Misty and Brock some, and Ash, Pikachu, and Larvitar ended up wandering off…
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"Pikachu!? Pikapi!? Pichupii? Pipika, Pikapika Pikachu!!!", {Pikachu!? Ash!? Larvitar!? Alex, they're gone!} Pikablue asked.
"What? What happened to Ash?", Alex asked.
"Pikachu!", {Follow me!} Pikablue shouted.
"Alright, I will," Alex ran after the pair of Pikachu.
"Brock, am I imagining things, or can Alex understand Pikablue completely?", Misty asked.
"I think your right. He did seem to understand him too much, but let's follow them anyway," Brock said.
They then did so.
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"Ouch! Dumb Hole! I can't believe I fell in another pit!", Ash said, and stood up.
Suddenly, there were two voices laughing.
"Wha? Who are you!?", Ash looked around.
"To cover the world in devastation!"
"To unite all evil within all nations!"
"To renounce the powers of lies and hate!"
"To extend our reach into outer space!"
"Billy!", A man appeared. He had Black Hair and Blue Eyes, and was Wearing a very unique Team Rocket Outfit.
"Kid!", a woman said as she appeared. She had Green Hair and brown eyes, and wore a feminine version of the same uniform.
"Team Rocket! The Revolution of evil has begun to take flight!", Billy said as he crossed his arms.
"Surrender now, or prepare to fight!", Kid added!
A Large Gyrados popped out of a PokéBall held by Kid, "Gyrados!"
"What the? W-who are you? You're not the Team Rocket I remember!", Ash shouted.
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"Where could Ash have gone?", Misty wondered.
"I don't know, Misty, but Pikablue is sure of his direction. He can sense things very well" , Alex said.
"Are you hiding something about yourself from us?", Brock wondered aloud.
Alex did not Respond.
Misty got upset at Alex's calmness, "Answer the question, Ketchum!"
"Yes. I am. But I can't tell you. It's a secret I must keep. I promised someone I'd keep the secret. I always keep my promises," Alex told Misty.
Misty nodded, "I understand."
"Toki? Tokibrii brii?" {Mommy? Where's Daddy?} , Togepi Asked.
Alex looked stunned, "Kami, That Pokémon just..."
Misty blinked, "What did he say?"
"He called Ash his 'Daddy'."
Misty turned beet red.
Alex looked directly into Misty's eyes, "Misty, I want you to tell me the truth. Do you love Ash?"
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Ash was ready to fight, "Okay, I'm ready to fight you!"
Billy laughed, "I made sure you couldn't! Your Pokémon are all asleep you little pipsqueak!"
Ash turned to look at Larvitar and Pikachu. Yep. Both asleep.
Ash growled, "You... You did this!"
Billy laughed again, "Bingo! And I'm gonna use you to lure out Mew!"
Ash was taken aback, "I don't know what you mean!"
Kid laughed this time, "Don't give us that! We know everything about you, Ash Ketchem."
Ash Growled, "Why you!"
Billy pulled out a Gun and shot at Ash, three times, each bullet hitting him.
"AAAARRRRGHHHHH!", Ash screamed.
Billy and Kid laughed, "Mission Complete," and they jumped off.
Ash lie there dying, he started to whisper what he believed would be his last words, as he could hear Lugia's Song in his mind. Little did he know he was conjuring up a message that would be sent along the wind…
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"I…", Misty began
Suddenly, a series of gunshots all rang out near the others.
Alex fell to his knees as his eyes widened.
Brock blinked, "Who… Who do you think got hit with…?"
"Misty, I never got to tell you... That I love you…", the wind seemed to whisper to Misty, in Ash's voice. Then everyone could hear the rest… "Goodbye Togepi, behave for your Mommy… I'm sorry, Everyone. Goodbye. ~ Ash Ketchem, the Chosen One."
Misty suddenly felt the entire world shatter around her. She was in tears, "Who would shoot Ash?", she cried.
"Billy and Kid," Alex answered.
"Billy and Kid?", Brock echoed.
"The best agents Team Rocket has. They are much more difficult than Butch and Cassidy... They are really powerful and evil... And their Pokémon are strong too."
"That's...", Brock started.
"Impossible? No, It's not. They're always after me. For some reason, their boss sent them after me... I don't see why I'm so important...", Alex muttered. Well, at least, I can't TELL you why I'm important anyway... Not yet, anyway... Maybe someday...
{It would be wisest to tell them}
{{You may be right, but… Now's not the time! We've got to get to Ash!}}
"Tokii… Priiiiiiiiii!" {Daddy… NOOOOOOOOOOOOO!}, Togepi wailed.
{{Seems that we won't have to explain it to Togepi after all…}}
{Don't talk like that, Guardian! We will save the Chosen One. There is still time.}
{{I pray that you're right.}}
To Be Continued....
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