I know the RMS Queen Mary is in America and I have an interest in ships especially the Titanic, I thought of doing a story involving the Queen Mary.

The Battle Aboard the RMS Queen Mary.

Ash had invited his friends on a luxurious cruise on one of the most famous ships of all, The RMS Queen Mary. Tracey told Ash that he was in the middle of some important research with Prof Oak. Misty and Brock told Ash that they will go and that they will meet him in Cerulean Gym. Ash won free tickets for a cruise of his choice and the Queen Mary was in Vermilion so he decided to have the cruise on the Queen Mary.

Misty was looking out of the widow to see if Ash was coming when she heard three knocks on the door. "I'll get it" Brock shouted as he was closest to the door. Brock opened the door and there was Ash. "Are you guys ready?" Ash asked as Brock greeted him. "I'll phone for a taxi" Misty said going for the phone. Brock spent the five minute wait trying to get Ash to tell him what ship they were going on but Ash kept saying "Wait till we get there" Claire had done a good job hiding from Brock and Misty but Ash picked her up and told his friend of his newest pokemon. "Wow a Raichu" Misty said looking at the scared pokemon. "Don't be scared Claire these are my friends and they won't do anything to harm you" Ash said making Claire comfortable. Pikachu was glued to the window making sure they don't miss the taxi. Misty held Claire in her arm while Ash went to the loo. Claire could feel Misty's goodness and she liked the way Misty held her, Misty held Claire like he was baby. BEEP, BEEP came a sound from outside. Pikachu shouted back to his friends as they ran for the door and into the taxi.

"Well well" Jessie said as she saw the twerps jump into the taxi and drive off. "What?" James asked. "The twerps are going to Vermilion City for a cruise and they won't be able to get away from us so we can finally capture Pikachu" James jumped up full of joy. "What are we waiting for" he said as Jessie picked up her TR communicator. "What are you doing?" asked James puzzled. "I'm calling the boss" replied Jessie.

Over at TR Base a phone rang. Giovanni reached down and pressed the little red button that allowed the speaker phone to work. "Yes" he answered. "Hello boss its us Jessie and James and ………" she got cut off. "WHAT DO YOU IDIOTS THINK YOUR CALLING ME" he shouted very angry as he as heard about all of their failures. "Please boss, lets explain" Jessie said terrified. "Explain WHAT?" shouted Giovanni. "Sir we can get that Pikachu and a hell of a lot more pokemon for you" She explained. "Go on" Giovanni said interested. "Sir with your permission we need more grunts as we won't be able to make our escape with all the pokemon, and the brats and that Pikachu are going on a cruise so they can't escape us" she continued. "I'll send a transport to pick you up and IF you fail me don't call me again until you have something a want" said the TR boss as he hung up. With that Team Rocket staid put waiting for the transport.

Ash, Misty, Brock, Pikachu and Claire got out of the taxi and were looking at a wreck. Ash turned round to see a sign with an arrow pointing to a gigantic ship. He tapped Brock who then tapped Misty as he turned to see the huge ship. Misty stared at it opened mouthed that the sear size of this ship right in front of them. "Wow I knew she was be but jees" Ash said as his friends stared. Pikachu and Claire could not get over how big this ship was compared to them. Pikachu and Claire jumped onto Ash's shoulders as him, Misty and Brock boarded the RMS Queen Mary. The Captain was at the boarding entrance to greet the passengers. "Welcome aboard the RMS Queen Mary we hope your cruise is as relaxing as possible" said the Captain as Ash, Misty and Brock walked into the large lobby. "This ship is 1031 ft in length, 100 ft wide and 250 ft high, she is worth exploring"

Ash lead his friends to their cabin on A-Deck. These wear the biggest state rooms on the ship. "A-33, A-33" Ash repeated over and over until he found the room near to the Bow of the ship. "AH, hear we are" Ash opened the door that lead into a big room with a TV, a big settee, fire place and doors leading to the bathroom and the two bedrooms. One bedroom had a king size bed and the other had a single bed. Brock choose the single bed before Misty could say anything. "Do you wasn't to share the bed, if you don't want to I'll sleep on the settee" offered Ash. "Id like to share the bed with you" Misty said with a smile. Brock wondered off not wanting to hear the answer. Pikachu and Claire began to play together while Ash and his friends unpacked their luggage. Brock turned on the TV to see what was on and he turn the channel to Paramount Comedy and he laughed out loud to who was on. "What's so funny" called Misty from the bathroom. Brock didn't answer as he was watching the TV. Ash came in from the bedroom and sat down next to him. "Who's this?" he asked Brock looked at his friend with surprise. "Man you don't know Lee Evans" Ash shuck his head no. "He's a great British comedian" With that Ash started to watch. Claire was in the bedroom playing hide en seek with Pikachu while their friends watched Lee Evans.

Team Rocket got on board just in time as the ship was beginning to set sale. Team Rocket managed to climb aboard using a rope and hook the they got on the Poop Deck railings. "Whew, That was close" says James. Jessie was looking around wondering how they will get inside without being seen. Jessie and James nearly fell over board as the ships horn went off. After a few seconds of getting their breath back they took off for the nearest door leading into the stern.

Ash, Pikachu and Claire went exploring and got lost about five times on decks A and B. Misty was in the luxury rooms and Brock was getting tips on raising pokemon as there was a huge variety of pokemon on board. "Raichu Rai Raichu" Claire said pointing to a sign saying "Stairs to Boat Deck". Ash picked up Claire and gave her a big hug. "Thank you for finding the way out, This ship is way too big for me" Ash said as he then picked up Pikachu and walked up the stairs. Misty was also roaming the decks now and she turn as a door opened next to her and Ash came out. "Oh Ash where've you been?" Misty asked wondering where Ash had been for two hours. "Lost on A-Deck and B-Deck" he replied. Brock found his friend on the Boat Deck next to the final Life Boat chatting. "Hey your a trainer aren't you?" asked a feminine voice behind Ash. Ash turned round to see a 17 yr old girl who was itching for a battle. "Ur, Yeah" he replied" as the girl grabbed his hand and pulled him up some stairs and down the deck to a pokemon battle ground in between the 3rd and 2nd funnel. "I challenge you to a pokemon match" shouts the girl. "We'll have a one on one" Shouts Ash as his opponent grabs a Poke-Ball from her belt and launches it into the air. The ball opened and a Flearon appeared ready for battle. Ash thought for a minute and then looked down at Claire. He and not seen Claire a battle yet and he though that this was a good time as any. "I choose you Claire" Ash said as Claire began to walk out onto the field and prepared for battle. Brock was the commentator for this battle. "This battle takes between Ash and the Mystery Girl, each one has agreed to a one on one battle" Brock began "Ash has chosen his Raichu, Claire and the Mystery Girl has chosen Flearon" Ash pointed to the fire form of Eevee and shouted "Claire use your Thunderbolt now" Claire held her arms out as she charged up the thunderbolt. "Flearon use your flamethrower" commanded the girl. "Raaaiiiiii..chuuuuuuuuuu" shouted Claire as she realised the strongest Thunderbolt Ash had ever seen. Flearon was hit before it could use its attack and it was down instantly. Ash and the audience were looking at Claire opened mouthed in shock. "Wow, that is some power" Brock said "Flearon is defeated Ash wins the battle"

Jessie and James were looking for an empty room as they didn't want to be found be an officer. James opened a door that lead into a room that was indeed empty and on the bed was a card that said "Welcome to the Queen Mary Mr Jones and Mrs Jones". The Jones missed their taxi that would have taken them to the ship but now Jessie and James decided to play along with what the card said in order to stay on board. They were in the state room A-32 right next to Ash and his friends. "What are we going to do?" James asked "We'll need to wait for a call of the boss telling us to act when his goons are ready" Jessie said sprawled on the bed.

Part 2 coming soon……