Chapter 2: Together Again

It's been several years since Brocks arrest/incident and he is back to his old self. The group is on their way to Peak City so Ash can get his Mountain Peak gym badge.

"I can't wait to get there." Ash says. "You know Ash they say that this gym leader is really good." Brock informs Ash. "Oh, I can beat him." " What ever you say," responds Brock while turning his head to view the city in front of them.

They continue to walk until they enter the main part of the city. "Ash, Brock shouldn't we ask someone for directions to the gym?" asks Misty, "Because I doubt either one of you knows where it is." " Yeah I guess you should ask." Misty looks at Ash rolling her eyes, ' we are doing this for him and all he is doing is standing there.' So she walks over to a man sitting on a bench. " Excuse me Sr." tapping on his shoulder, "Yes." " Could you tell me how to get to the Mountain Peak gym?" " Sure, go strait, then turn right and there will be a dirt road. Follow that strait up the hill and you will find it at the top." "Thank you."

They start walking, making their way to the hill; finally they reach the dirt road that the man told them about. So they start their way up the hill. When all of the sudden they are squirted with water. Then they see a Squirtle hop out of the bushes, not even five second later they are shocked and a Pichu pop out of the same bush. At the same time a Houndour and a Growlithe appear with two little boys on their backs. "Hey, why did you do that?" all three yell at the same time. But the boys just grab their Pokemon, turn around and wave then ride up the hill. So, Ash Misty and Brock get up and followed them.

When they reach the top of the hill. "Wow that's a big Pokemon Gym," "Look there's even a Pokemon Center, lets go inside." Brock says as he pushes open the doors (The gym has a Pokemon Center built onto it along with a house for the gym leader). "Hello, Nurse Joy." "Yes, hello, are you a Pokemon trainer?" "Yes, I'm Ash and I've come for a Pokemon battle." "And my names Misty." " Oh and I'm Brock." " Ok I'll be right back." After a few minutes Nurse Joy returns with the gym leader right beside her. Ash hears them coming so he turns around, " I'm Ash and I've come to challenge you." Not paying any attention to Ash, the gym leader walks right by him and over to Brock, "Hello Brock." Shocked by the sound of the voice, Brock quickly turns around, "Mia, is that you?" Unsure that it was, 'it was Mias voice but she had change, she had on tight blue jeans and a white ting top on, instead if the black pants and black shirt. And her hair was pulled back in a high ponytail, instead of hanging messily over her shoulders.' All he could do was stare.

"Hello, I'm here for a Pokemon battle, snap out of it." Ash said while jumping in front of Brock and waving his arms in the process. "Oh, yes Ash was it?" Mia said shacking her head. "It's getting late, I think we should have the match tomorrow. Don't you think so Nurse Joy?" Looking over at Joy. " Well it's not that late." But after looking at Mia and seeing her stare at her with her 'I don't want to battle' stare." Oh, yes it's getting dark already," Joy, yelled pointing out the window, though the sun was still high in the sky.

Changing the subject completely, Mai asks with a serious face. "By any chance did you three get attacked by two little boys on your way up here?" "Yes, Mia and it wasn't very nice." Misty blurted out. "I told those two to stop it, but they don't listen," while shacking her head back and forth." Oh, look here the come now, hello boys" Mia said pointing at the two young boys walking in the doors. "Hi, Bye." Both yelling while running for the door. "Stop right there you two, you boys jumped three more people with your pokemon today didn't you?" "Yes Ma'am" both looking down at the floor. With an angry tone "Now say you're sorry, then Jake you have to go home and Li you stay right here." "We're sorry. " The two little boys wave good bye to one another.

Then not even a minute later. Tugging on Mai's shirt, Li," Mom do I have to stand here?" Sighing " No, but give me your pokemon and go strait to your room." Handing her his pokemon then running to the doors, Li turns around; "Thanks mom, love you" " I'm to nice to him sometimes."

Turning back around to look at everyone. "So where were we? Oh yes Nurse Joy can you show Ash and Misty where they will be sleeping tonight?" Mia asks. "Sure Ash, Misty will you follow me." "What about Brock? Brock aren't you coming?" Misty asks. "I'll be there in a little bit, don't worry Misty."

Nurse Joy, Ash, and Misty leave, leaving Mia and Brock in the lobby to talk. "Brock?" "Yeah." "Why are you so quiet?" He turns around to face Mia, "I missed you that's all. " "I missed you to. But you have something else on your mind, don't you? Please tell me." "That kid, the little boy, who is he?" Brock asks with a confused look on his face. "His name is Li, he's my son." "You have a kid?" "Well actually Brock he's our son." " What, what do you mean our son?" stepping back almost tripping over the chair. "You're his father Brock." " Yeah, ah, how? Last thing I know I didn't have any kids." "Calm down." "Damn it, I AM CALM, this is calm. But how…" Brock sits down. "Almost five years ago in Saphron City?" "Oh yeah, but that was just a one night…" " Yes it was, but now it's much more." "Damn, why didn't you tell me?" "I couldn't find you." "Sorry" " Well since you're here now can you be a good father and at least talk to him?" looking up, "how old is he?" "He's five." "Five" "Will you please talk to him, tomorrow? Please" "Sure, why not." "Thank you."

By this time the sun has gone down, standing up, Brock "Come on let's get some sleep." They start walking torts the doors that lead to the rooms. "Brock." "Yeah?" "I've really missed you." He turns around and stares at Mia for a second, "I've missed you to," then kisses her passionately on the lips.

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