A Poke'Master's Legacy
Disclaimer: I do not own Poke'mon or any of the characters in it. The only thing I own is my own plotline and characters. Don't bother to sue 'cause I don't have any cash. :)
Last Chapter: Ash and company arrived in Trionce, the port city, in order to find a boat over to the land of Lashen. Gary managed to get the trio first class accomodations by using Ash's title as Poke'master. But as everyone knows, nothing comes for free so now the cruise company's owner asked Ash to take his daughter, Zoe, with them on their adventure. Now the adventure is truly underway!
Chapter 6: Starting Point
" Wow! This boat is awesome!" Gary exclaimed as he walked around our presidential suite taking in its luxury. " This looks better than my house and I have a 15 room mansion." Zoe giggled at his proclamation.
" Well, Daddy made sure to spare no expense when dealing with the Poke'master who is also looking after the welfare of his only daughter," she commented. I nodded, accepting the obvious praise as I looked around the room also.
" That is very much appreciated Zoe," I replied gratefully. " But this is a bit much even for me. All I was expecting was a nice room on the boat. We're lucky that he even made a spot for us." My comment was answered with Misty jumping on my back.
" C'mon Ash! Lighten up! I bet you never enjoyed the perks that come with your fame," she said. I frowned thoughtfully.
" I never left Pallet Town except for when it was time for the Poke'mon League," I replied. Misty wrapped her arms around my neck.
" See? Ya didn't even enjoy it," she chirped happily. " And if you won't enjoy it, shut up and let me and Gary enjoy it for ya. I haven't slept comfortably for about a week now." She quickly left my back and went to go explore the rest of the cabin. Gary grinned.
" I'm with Red, Ashy-boy. Who knows the next time we'll get to have shit like this. You should enjoy it and not feel bad about it," he said following after Misty. " Hey Red, let's go see the bedroom." That comment was quickly followed by a loud slap to the face. Zoe giggled again gaining my attention. She came over to me an innocent smile on her face and a pink blush to her cheeks. She was very pretty and reminded me of Misty before everything happened in her life.
" Your friends are right Ash," she commented sweetly. " You should enjoy it. Besides, it really isn't any trouble at all. In all actuality, this room was the last avaliable room left on the boat. It seems to me that you don't take time to relax and enjoy the simple luxuries of your title." I nodded.
" That's true. I didn't want to seem like I was... I don't know... shallow or something." Zoe arch an eyebrow inquiringly.
" You mean for actually enjoying something that you worked for years to attain?" she asked with a hand on her hip. " Ash, a new Poke'master doesn't grow on trees. The fact that you were able to dethrone the last one says that you are special."
[[ She's right Ash,]] Pikachu interjected from his perch on my shoulder. [[ You were able to become the new master because you understood the bond between Master and his Poke'mon. You deserve this just as long as you aren't obnoxious with it. I mean come on. Imagine if Gary had become the Master when he was in his old frame of mind. As long as you hold your title with grace who can question it?]] I sighed taking in all the words that my companions had said.
It was obvious that I needed this trip for other reasons than sharpening my skills as a Poke'Trainer. Somehow, along the line, I had forgotten how to enjoy life. I had become so serious, so cold, so not fun. I didn't used to be like this. I used to take risks, have fun and be determined at the same time. Goddamn. I was starting to act like an adult. " You're right Pikachu and Zoe," I said after a moment of silence. I smiled allowing all of my straight white teeth show. " I think I have become to serious over the years. It's time that I started to enjoy life and my title."
" It's about damn time Ash," Gary said as he came from the bedroom with a swollen cheek and an angry Misty following behind him. Zoe saw his cheek and went to his aid.
" Gary! What happened?" she inquired as she caressed his cheek. Gary winked at me then went to work on Zoe's sincerity.
" Oh Zoe, I had only commented to Misty how beautiful the bedroom was and she hit me thinking that I was making some ungentlemenly advances towards her," he whined. Misty folded her arms over her chest.
" Yeah right you perv," she whispered to herself. Zoe took his hand and started to lead him out the room.
" Come with me Gary. I'll get some ice for your cheek." She lead him out the room but not before Gary gave Misty and I the thumbs-up sign. I simply smiled at his antics. Misty on the other hand wasn't that impressed. She sauntered over to the couch and sat down heavily.
" I swear guys get worse with age," she mused. I went over to the couch as well and sat down beside her.
" You haven't had luck in the guy department Misty?" I inquired. Pikachu climbed down from my shoulder and sat in her lap.
[[Don't worry Misty, I'm the only guy you need in your life.]] I chuckled and she looked at the yellow mouse then at me.
" What did he say?" she inquired.
" He said that he's the only guy you need in your life." She laughed picking pikachu up and rubbing his nose with hers. For a moment I felt jealous of the mouse. I didn't think that I would have enough confidence to tell her my true feelings.
" Pikachu, you just may be right." She rubbed his fur contemplating something in the solace of her brain. I didn't speak. I could tell she wanted to tell me something and I feared that if I spoke up she would rethink what she was going to confide. " I've made some bad choices when it comes to guys Ash," she said in a quiet voice. " Mainly older guys that Lily and my other sisters found for me. They were older. Wanted things that I probably shouldn't have given but I did it because I thought I was supposed to. At least, my sisters made it seem like I was supposed to." There was silence again. I didn't want to rush her but I wasn't sure when Zoe and Gary would get back either.
" I felt dirty Ash. I felt like a whore or something. I was too young to know what a relationship was or what it entailed. I was being used, manipulated. I hated my sisters for a while because of that shit. They never told me. I wish I never left you and Brock." The tears came then. Pikachu snuggled closer.
[[ It's okay Misty. You're with us again. We'll take care of you now. We'll always love you,]] he said. I put my arms around her allowing her to cry into my chest.
" Don't worry Misty. I'm here for you now and I would never use you like those guys did and I'll make sure no one ever does again." She laughed.
" Is that a proclamation of love Ash?" she mused. I blushed.
" A proclamation of friendship is more like it. Friends before lovers Misty." She laughed again as she left my embrace. A smile now graced her tear streaked face but she wiped them away.
" Friends before lovers Ash. I'll remember that." It was in that next moment that Gary and Zoe came in. Gary had a ice pack pressed to his cheek and Zoe was still fussing over him. Gary can't function without a woman fawning over him.
" Uh, oh. Did we interrupt something?" he mused. Misty frowned and went over to the couple taking Zoe's hand and leading her back to the door.
" C'mon Zoe, I heard that this boat gives killer spa treatment."
" But, Gary...," she protested. Misty tugged her along.
" He'll be fine. Ash'll take care of him," she said as she pulled her out the room. Gary looked at me.
" Was it something I said?" he mused.
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The boat trip was short. It lasted about two days but those were the greatest two days I ever had in my life. I felt like a huge weight had been lifted off my shoulders when I told Ash the truth about me and the other guys I was with. I don't know why I told him anything. He could have went on thinking that I was the same Misty that I was when I left them. But, a part of me couldn't do it. I was thinking what if something did happen between me and Ash. What if he was still a virgin and expected the same of me. It would have been a rude awakening and he would have felt like he didn't know me. Hell, I barely know myself anymore.
My sisters transformed me into someone that I didn't want to be by making me go to parties, making me talk to older guys, and convincing me that it was okay if I gave them my body. I don't know what made me forgive them for that. Maybe because I believed that I was partly to blame since I allowed myself to go along with it. I'm just glad that all of that was in the past so now I can rediscover myself through Ash and Gary and even Zoe.
She's really not as bad as I thought she would be. I think I was threatened by her because she reminded me of how I used to be and I thought that Ash would flock to that. Something that I was able to figure out by talking to Ash for the last few days was that Ash wasn't the same guy I left either. Maybe the old Misty wouldn't have fit him because he doesn't seem to be interested in Zoe than in more than a friend basis. Now Gary on the other hand won't leave her alone. Gary reminds me of the other guys my sisters hooked me up with. But I don't mind him though. Gary was always like that so it almost seems like he doesn't apply.
We ended up in the starting city of Bellavia in the early morning. As a matter of fact we, got to see the sunrise. " Isn't that beautiful Misty," Ash commented looking to the horizon. I followed his gaze and allowed myself to enjoy seeing the sky change from dark to light. " Pikachu and I watch the sunrise every morning in Pallet Town." He looked at me then, his brown eyes reflecting the sparkling of the ocean. " We sit on the roof and just wait for it to come. Its peaceful and allows time for reflection."
I nodded.
" I never took time to see it. I was too busy training Psyduck and my other poke'mon," I confessed. He turned from the horizon to smile at me.
" I'll make sure we see plenty of sunrises Misty," he promised. " I'll make sure that you are able to sit back and relax and find yourself again." I grinned.
" I'll hold you to that too Ash." Gary growled in annoyance.
" C'mon, we need to register at the Poke'mon Center." he said pointing to the distance. Sure as we stood there at the boat dock, peeking from over the trees was a building with a red poke'ball on top. Yup, it was the poke'mon center. Zoe's eyes lit up in excitement.
" Wow! It's a real poke'mon center!" she exclaimed. " Daddy and I always pass by them when we come but I never got to actually go inside of one." Ash and I looked at each other then back at her. Ash smiled warmly at her.
" Well then Zoe, this is your lucky day," he said holding his arm out to her. " Shall we?" Zoe blushed but took his arm anyway. They strutted away while Gary and I stood on the dock in awe. Gary frowned.
" Is Ash trying to move in on MY woman?" he asked no one in particular. I folded my arms over my chest and started to follow the couple ahead of us.
" She isn't your woman Gary. She's still a kid," I pointed out. " Besides, I don't recall her making a choice about who she likes more." Gary's frown deepened as he fell in tow beside me.
" Don't act like you're okay with this Red," he teased. " That's your piece of dick walking up there." I cut him a serious glare at that statement.
" Ash and I are friends," I clarified tartly. " He is free to talk to any woman he sees fit just like I am free to talk to any man I wish to. Now stop crying over spilled milk and keep up." I sped up a little to keep up with Zoe and Ash. Gary was a real pest. How dare he suggest that Ash was my piece of dick. As far as I was concerned Ash could be any woman's piece of dick. As soon as women hear his title they flock to him anyway.
We arrived at the Poke'mon Center by late noon but to me it seemed like we had been walking for days straight not mere hours. I sat on the bench outside of the Poke'mon Center beside Zoe who was also rubbing her feet but got carried halfway up by Ash. That was me a few days ago. I figured that instead of getting jealous I should consider this apart of my training to get stronger. " You okay Misty?" Ash asked kneeling in front of me. I smiled despite myself.
" Just a little sore actually. I think I'm getting used to it again," I said. Ash picked up my foot and started to rub it. I felt myself blush at such an intimate gesture. His hands and fingers were strong feeling delicious against my sore foot. " That feels great Ash," I complimented. " Who taught you how to do that?" An enigmatic smile crossed his dark features as a cute blush formed.
" Believe it of not, my mom's Mister Mine taught me," he confessed with an embarassed chuckle. " He always massages her feet after she gets finished working in her garden. I thought it would be a useful tool later on." I grinned despite myself.
" A tool used for unsuspecting women to get into their pants. Ash you dog, you," I mused. He gently placed my foot back into my sneaker and tied the laces. He stood up and smiled down at me.
" Well, I do have needs Misty. You'll find out soon enough," he said as he walked towards the Center entrance. I sat there speechless. He had just made a pass at me.
" Misty," Zoe called running over from Center's entrance. She had obviously been inside and I didn't even see her get up. She paused in front of me a nervous blush on her face.
" What's up Zoe?" I asked putting my other shoe.
" I couldn't help but notice you and Ash. I wasn't spying or anything," she added quickly. I stood up slinging my pack over my shoulder.
" What did you notice?" Her gaze dropped to her shoes as she shifted nervously back and forth.
" Do you two, like, LIKE each other." I simply smiled.
" Ash and I have a strange relationship. Whether we like each other or not has yet to be discovered," I explained. " You're free to try your luck in the mean time." Her head snapped up in surprise as another mean blush graced her pale cheeks.
" Me and Ash? I don't think so. He's like, so above me in so many ways," she admitted. " But, I do kinda like Gary." I laughed and started walking towards the Center's entrance.
" Be careful around Gary," I warned. " He's a nice guy and everything but he has a reknown reputation as a womanizer. He might have changed but don't let your guard down." Zoe was still blushing.
" You mean that Gary likes to just... you know... sleep with women and leave?" I knew where this conversation was going. I wasn't sure if Zoe was a virgin or not but this conversation almost sealed my predictions. She was so naive when it came to guys but I wasn't going to tell her all guys were assholes just because the chumps my sisters set me up with were like that. As a matter of fact, it was at that moment I vowed to be Zoe's big sister and try to protect her as well as teach her about new things. Lesson one: Guys, namely Gary Oak.
" I'm so sure about that Zoe," I confessed. " The truth is that Gary likes women and I don't wanna see you hurt so just be careful alright." Zoe nodded.
" Thanks Misty. I'll be careful." We continued on to the Center and I felt just a bit closer to Zoe. She was looking to me for guidance and that was a big compliment considering how I felt about her at first. The fact that she doesn't want Ash helps a lot too. This trip may be fun.
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" Here you are Ash," Nurse Joy said handing me my Poke'dex. " You are now registered for the Crystal League. Good luck to you." I smiled.
" Thank you Nurse Joy," I said taking it from her and joining the others who had already had their's checked in. Zoe was beaming of excitement.
" I don't believe it!" she exclaimed. " Now I am an official Poke'mon Trainer." I smiled, proud of the youngest member of our team.
" Zoe, what poke'mon do you have?" I inquired. She pulled out one poke'ball.
" My mother, before she passed away, gave me her favorite poke'mon. Come out sparkle!" She threw it and when the light faded away a Mew floated in front of us. My jaw dropped.
" You... have a Mew?" I asked. Sparkle flew into Zoe's arms.
" Yes. Is she a weak poke'mon? I never fought with her."
" A weak poke'mon!" Gary interjected. " Mew is one of the strongest poke'mon in the known world and the most mysterious. Not much is known about them more or less where to find one."
" Gary is right, Zoe," Misty added. " Did your mother say where she found her?" Zoe shook her head.
" No. Mom said the she was a gift from the stars." Gary, Misty, and I looked at each other. This poke'mon, Mew, would definitely be more trouble than it was worth especially if Team Rocket was going strong. I had to be prepared for anything. Pikachu made a nervous sound.
[[ We need to be careful Ash,]] he said. [[ Mew is one of a kind and I doubt if she'll go unnoticed.]] I nodded.
" I agree. I' ll watch out for it." Gary laughed.
" There he goes again, talking to space," he mused. Pikachu growled.
[[ And there Gary goes again messing with my nerves. One of these days I will fry the little bastard.]] I laughed before addressing Zoe.
" Listen Zoe, Mew or Sparkle, is a very rare poke'mon. Bad people will be after her so only use her if you have to. The less people that know about her the better," I explained. Zoe nodded putting her back into her poke'ball.
" I understand. I'll catch so different ones," Zoe said. I nodded and once again we were on our way. This trip would definitely be eventful.
tbc................
Hi everybody. I know that I have been MIA for the last couple of months but writer's block's a bitch. So here's the next installment. In addition to that I had to fix my formatting too. I know y'all seen the last chapter. :) Anyway, y'all know the drill. Read and review Please! ~LS~
Disclaimer: I do not own Poke'mon or any of the characters in it. The only thing I own is my own plotline and characters. Don't bother to sue 'cause I don't have any cash. :)
Last Chapter: Ash and company arrived in Trionce, the port city, in order to find a boat over to the land of Lashen. Gary managed to get the trio first class accomodations by using Ash's title as Poke'master. But as everyone knows, nothing comes for free so now the cruise company's owner asked Ash to take his daughter, Zoe, with them on their adventure. Now the adventure is truly underway!
Chapter 6: Starting Point
" Wow! This boat is awesome!" Gary exclaimed as he walked around our presidential suite taking in its luxury. " This looks better than my house and I have a 15 room mansion." Zoe giggled at his proclamation.
" Well, Daddy made sure to spare no expense when dealing with the Poke'master who is also looking after the welfare of his only daughter," she commented. I nodded, accepting the obvious praise as I looked around the room also.
" That is very much appreciated Zoe," I replied gratefully. " But this is a bit much even for me. All I was expecting was a nice room on the boat. We're lucky that he even made a spot for us." My comment was answered with Misty jumping on my back.
" C'mon Ash! Lighten up! I bet you never enjoyed the perks that come with your fame," she said. I frowned thoughtfully.
" I never left Pallet Town except for when it was time for the Poke'mon League," I replied. Misty wrapped her arms around my neck.
" See? Ya didn't even enjoy it," she chirped happily. " And if you won't enjoy it, shut up and let me and Gary enjoy it for ya. I haven't slept comfortably for about a week now." She quickly left my back and went to go explore the rest of the cabin. Gary grinned.
" I'm with Red, Ashy-boy. Who knows the next time we'll get to have shit like this. You should enjoy it and not feel bad about it," he said following after Misty. " Hey Red, let's go see the bedroom." That comment was quickly followed by a loud slap to the face. Zoe giggled again gaining my attention. She came over to me an innocent smile on her face and a pink blush to her cheeks. She was very pretty and reminded me of Misty before everything happened in her life.
" Your friends are right Ash," she commented sweetly. " You should enjoy it. Besides, it really isn't any trouble at all. In all actuality, this room was the last avaliable room left on the boat. It seems to me that you don't take time to relax and enjoy the simple luxuries of your title." I nodded.
" That's true. I didn't want to seem like I was... I don't know... shallow or something." Zoe arch an eyebrow inquiringly.
" You mean for actually enjoying something that you worked for years to attain?" she asked with a hand on her hip. " Ash, a new Poke'master doesn't grow on trees. The fact that you were able to dethrone the last one says that you are special."
[[ She's right Ash,]] Pikachu interjected from his perch on my shoulder. [[ You were able to become the new master because you understood the bond between Master and his Poke'mon. You deserve this just as long as you aren't obnoxious with it. I mean come on. Imagine if Gary had become the Master when he was in his old frame of mind. As long as you hold your title with grace who can question it?]] I sighed taking in all the words that my companions had said.
It was obvious that I needed this trip for other reasons than sharpening my skills as a Poke'Trainer. Somehow, along the line, I had forgotten how to enjoy life. I had become so serious, so cold, so not fun. I didn't used to be like this. I used to take risks, have fun and be determined at the same time. Goddamn. I was starting to act like an adult. " You're right Pikachu and Zoe," I said after a moment of silence. I smiled allowing all of my straight white teeth show. " I think I have become to serious over the years. It's time that I started to enjoy life and my title."
" It's about damn time Ash," Gary said as he came from the bedroom with a swollen cheek and an angry Misty following behind him. Zoe saw his cheek and went to his aid.
" Gary! What happened?" she inquired as she caressed his cheek. Gary winked at me then went to work on Zoe's sincerity.
" Oh Zoe, I had only commented to Misty how beautiful the bedroom was and she hit me thinking that I was making some ungentlemenly advances towards her," he whined. Misty folded her arms over her chest.
" Yeah right you perv," she whispered to herself. Zoe took his hand and started to lead him out the room.
" Come with me Gary. I'll get some ice for your cheek." She lead him out the room but not before Gary gave Misty and I the thumbs-up sign. I simply smiled at his antics. Misty on the other hand wasn't that impressed. She sauntered over to the couch and sat down heavily.
" I swear guys get worse with age," she mused. I went over to the couch as well and sat down beside her.
" You haven't had luck in the guy department Misty?" I inquired. Pikachu climbed down from my shoulder and sat in her lap.
[[Don't worry Misty, I'm the only guy you need in your life.]] I chuckled and she looked at the yellow mouse then at me.
" What did he say?" she inquired.
" He said that he's the only guy you need in your life." She laughed picking pikachu up and rubbing his nose with hers. For a moment I felt jealous of the mouse. I didn't think that I would have enough confidence to tell her my true feelings.
" Pikachu, you just may be right." She rubbed his fur contemplating something in the solace of her brain. I didn't speak. I could tell she wanted to tell me something and I feared that if I spoke up she would rethink what she was going to confide. " I've made some bad choices when it comes to guys Ash," she said in a quiet voice. " Mainly older guys that Lily and my other sisters found for me. They were older. Wanted things that I probably shouldn't have given but I did it because I thought I was supposed to. At least, my sisters made it seem like I was supposed to." There was silence again. I didn't want to rush her but I wasn't sure when Zoe and Gary would get back either.
" I felt dirty Ash. I felt like a whore or something. I was too young to know what a relationship was or what it entailed. I was being used, manipulated. I hated my sisters for a while because of that shit. They never told me. I wish I never left you and Brock." The tears came then. Pikachu snuggled closer.
[[ It's okay Misty. You're with us again. We'll take care of you now. We'll always love you,]] he said. I put my arms around her allowing her to cry into my chest.
" Don't worry Misty. I'm here for you now and I would never use you like those guys did and I'll make sure no one ever does again." She laughed.
" Is that a proclamation of love Ash?" she mused. I blushed.
" A proclamation of friendship is more like it. Friends before lovers Misty." She laughed again as she left my embrace. A smile now graced her tear streaked face but she wiped them away.
" Friends before lovers Ash. I'll remember that." It was in that next moment that Gary and Zoe came in. Gary had a ice pack pressed to his cheek and Zoe was still fussing over him. Gary can't function without a woman fawning over him.
" Uh, oh. Did we interrupt something?" he mused. Misty frowned and went over to the couple taking Zoe's hand and leading her back to the door.
" C'mon Zoe, I heard that this boat gives killer spa treatment."
" But, Gary...," she protested. Misty tugged her along.
" He'll be fine. Ash'll take care of him," she said as she pulled her out the room. Gary looked at me.
" Was it something I said?" he mused.
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The boat trip was short. It lasted about two days but those were the greatest two days I ever had in my life. I felt like a huge weight had been lifted off my shoulders when I told Ash the truth about me and the other guys I was with. I don't know why I told him anything. He could have went on thinking that I was the same Misty that I was when I left them. But, a part of me couldn't do it. I was thinking what if something did happen between me and Ash. What if he was still a virgin and expected the same of me. It would have been a rude awakening and he would have felt like he didn't know me. Hell, I barely know myself anymore.
My sisters transformed me into someone that I didn't want to be by making me go to parties, making me talk to older guys, and convincing me that it was okay if I gave them my body. I don't know what made me forgive them for that. Maybe because I believed that I was partly to blame since I allowed myself to go along with it. I'm just glad that all of that was in the past so now I can rediscover myself through Ash and Gary and even Zoe.
She's really not as bad as I thought she would be. I think I was threatened by her because she reminded me of how I used to be and I thought that Ash would flock to that. Something that I was able to figure out by talking to Ash for the last few days was that Ash wasn't the same guy I left either. Maybe the old Misty wouldn't have fit him because he doesn't seem to be interested in Zoe than in more than a friend basis. Now Gary on the other hand won't leave her alone. Gary reminds me of the other guys my sisters hooked me up with. But I don't mind him though. Gary was always like that so it almost seems like he doesn't apply.
We ended up in the starting city of Bellavia in the early morning. As a matter of fact we, got to see the sunrise. " Isn't that beautiful Misty," Ash commented looking to the horizon. I followed his gaze and allowed myself to enjoy seeing the sky change from dark to light. " Pikachu and I watch the sunrise every morning in Pallet Town." He looked at me then, his brown eyes reflecting the sparkling of the ocean. " We sit on the roof and just wait for it to come. Its peaceful and allows time for reflection."
I nodded.
" I never took time to see it. I was too busy training Psyduck and my other poke'mon," I confessed. He turned from the horizon to smile at me.
" I'll make sure we see plenty of sunrises Misty," he promised. " I'll make sure that you are able to sit back and relax and find yourself again." I grinned.
" I'll hold you to that too Ash." Gary growled in annoyance.
" C'mon, we need to register at the Poke'mon Center." he said pointing to the distance. Sure as we stood there at the boat dock, peeking from over the trees was a building with a red poke'ball on top. Yup, it was the poke'mon center. Zoe's eyes lit up in excitement.
" Wow! It's a real poke'mon center!" she exclaimed. " Daddy and I always pass by them when we come but I never got to actually go inside of one." Ash and I looked at each other then back at her. Ash smiled warmly at her.
" Well then Zoe, this is your lucky day," he said holding his arm out to her. " Shall we?" Zoe blushed but took his arm anyway. They strutted away while Gary and I stood on the dock in awe. Gary frowned.
" Is Ash trying to move in on MY woman?" he asked no one in particular. I folded my arms over my chest and started to follow the couple ahead of us.
" She isn't your woman Gary. She's still a kid," I pointed out. " Besides, I don't recall her making a choice about who she likes more." Gary's frown deepened as he fell in tow beside me.
" Don't act like you're okay with this Red," he teased. " That's your piece of dick walking up there." I cut him a serious glare at that statement.
" Ash and I are friends," I clarified tartly. " He is free to talk to any woman he sees fit just like I am free to talk to any man I wish to. Now stop crying over spilled milk and keep up." I sped up a little to keep up with Zoe and Ash. Gary was a real pest. How dare he suggest that Ash was my piece of dick. As far as I was concerned Ash could be any woman's piece of dick. As soon as women hear his title they flock to him anyway.
We arrived at the Poke'mon Center by late noon but to me it seemed like we had been walking for days straight not mere hours. I sat on the bench outside of the Poke'mon Center beside Zoe who was also rubbing her feet but got carried halfway up by Ash. That was me a few days ago. I figured that instead of getting jealous I should consider this apart of my training to get stronger. " You okay Misty?" Ash asked kneeling in front of me. I smiled despite myself.
" Just a little sore actually. I think I'm getting used to it again," I said. Ash picked up my foot and started to rub it. I felt myself blush at such an intimate gesture. His hands and fingers were strong feeling delicious against my sore foot. " That feels great Ash," I complimented. " Who taught you how to do that?" An enigmatic smile crossed his dark features as a cute blush formed.
" Believe it of not, my mom's Mister Mine taught me," he confessed with an embarassed chuckle. " He always massages her feet after she gets finished working in her garden. I thought it would be a useful tool later on." I grinned despite myself.
" A tool used for unsuspecting women to get into their pants. Ash you dog, you," I mused. He gently placed my foot back into my sneaker and tied the laces. He stood up and smiled down at me.
" Well, I do have needs Misty. You'll find out soon enough," he said as he walked towards the Center entrance. I sat there speechless. He had just made a pass at me.
" Misty," Zoe called running over from Center's entrance. She had obviously been inside and I didn't even see her get up. She paused in front of me a nervous blush on her face.
" What's up Zoe?" I asked putting my other shoe.
" I couldn't help but notice you and Ash. I wasn't spying or anything," she added quickly. I stood up slinging my pack over my shoulder.
" What did you notice?" Her gaze dropped to her shoes as she shifted nervously back and forth.
" Do you two, like, LIKE each other." I simply smiled.
" Ash and I have a strange relationship. Whether we like each other or not has yet to be discovered," I explained. " You're free to try your luck in the mean time." Her head snapped up in surprise as another mean blush graced her pale cheeks.
" Me and Ash? I don't think so. He's like, so above me in so many ways," she admitted. " But, I do kinda like Gary." I laughed and started walking towards the Center's entrance.
" Be careful around Gary," I warned. " He's a nice guy and everything but he has a reknown reputation as a womanizer. He might have changed but don't let your guard down." Zoe was still blushing.
" You mean that Gary likes to just... you know... sleep with women and leave?" I knew where this conversation was going. I wasn't sure if Zoe was a virgin or not but this conversation almost sealed my predictions. She was so naive when it came to guys but I wasn't going to tell her all guys were assholes just because the chumps my sisters set me up with were like that. As a matter of fact, it was at that moment I vowed to be Zoe's big sister and try to protect her as well as teach her about new things. Lesson one: Guys, namely Gary Oak.
" I'm so sure about that Zoe," I confessed. " The truth is that Gary likes women and I don't wanna see you hurt so just be careful alright." Zoe nodded.
" Thanks Misty. I'll be careful." We continued on to the Center and I felt just a bit closer to Zoe. She was looking to me for guidance and that was a big compliment considering how I felt about her at first. The fact that she doesn't want Ash helps a lot too. This trip may be fun.
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" Here you are Ash," Nurse Joy said handing me my Poke'dex. " You are now registered for the Crystal League. Good luck to you." I smiled.
" Thank you Nurse Joy," I said taking it from her and joining the others who had already had their's checked in. Zoe was beaming of excitement.
" I don't believe it!" she exclaimed. " Now I am an official Poke'mon Trainer." I smiled, proud of the youngest member of our team.
" Zoe, what poke'mon do you have?" I inquired. She pulled out one poke'ball.
" My mother, before she passed away, gave me her favorite poke'mon. Come out sparkle!" She threw it and when the light faded away a Mew floated in front of us. My jaw dropped.
" You... have a Mew?" I asked. Sparkle flew into Zoe's arms.
" Yes. Is she a weak poke'mon? I never fought with her."
" A weak poke'mon!" Gary interjected. " Mew is one of the strongest poke'mon in the known world and the most mysterious. Not much is known about them more or less where to find one."
" Gary is right, Zoe," Misty added. " Did your mother say where she found her?" Zoe shook her head.
" No. Mom said the she was a gift from the stars." Gary, Misty, and I looked at each other. This poke'mon, Mew, would definitely be more trouble than it was worth especially if Team Rocket was going strong. I had to be prepared for anything. Pikachu made a nervous sound.
[[ We need to be careful Ash,]] he said. [[ Mew is one of a kind and I doubt if she'll go unnoticed.]] I nodded.
" I agree. I' ll watch out for it." Gary laughed.
" There he goes again, talking to space," he mused. Pikachu growled.
[[ And there Gary goes again messing with my nerves. One of these days I will fry the little bastard.]] I laughed before addressing Zoe.
" Listen Zoe, Mew or Sparkle, is a very rare poke'mon. Bad people will be after her so only use her if you have to. The less people that know about her the better," I explained. Zoe nodded putting her back into her poke'ball.
" I understand. I'll catch so different ones," Zoe said. I nodded and once again we were on our way. This trip would definitely be eventful.
tbc................
Hi everybody. I know that I have been MIA for the last couple of months but writer's block's a bitch. So here's the next installment. In addition to that I had to fix my formatting too. I know y'all seen the last chapter. :) Anyway, y'all know the drill. Read and review Please! ~LS~