Title: Switching Around

Chapter 3: For Batter or Worse

Rating: PG13

Rating for this chapter: PG13

Last chapter: James brought Giovanni a Pikachu and it delighted Giovanni. Ash won the battle against Brawly and earned himself a Knuckle Badge.

Now for the story …

"James you lazy brat where are you now!" roared Giovanni in fury. He yelled a few times and was infuriates even more. Suddenly, out of the blue, James appeared. "Sometimes I wonder if I am the head of Team Rocket anymore." James strolled in as if he was a superstar. "Called me? Mr. Old Man!" said James haughtily. Giovanni decided to keep his temper down. He scanned the room and realised that Jessie and Meowth were not in the vicinity. James could sense Giovanni's uncertainty and replied, "Those meddling fools are in the Team Rocket kitchen doing my bidding." Just then, Jessie arrived with a pile of hotcakes and fried chicken. She was humming the Barney song:

(I love you. You love me. We are a happy family. With a great big hug and a kiss from me to you won't you say you love me too?")

Jessie bent forward and gave a kiss on Giovanni's cheek and sweetly greeted him a "Good Morning." "Mummy made some niccceeey wiccccceey pancakes and chicken for a god boy! Open up the hatchet." Jessie force fed Giovanni as if she were his mother. Giovanni chocked on his food and coughed. Jessie flushed his mouth with water after that. Meanwhile Meowth was full of anxiety. Jessie acted as if Giovanni was her husband. Husband! "Something is awfully wrong here and why is James laughing loudly." Meowth thought to himself quietly.

Meowth's burning question was answered. Giovanni jumped up and down. "This is the best pancakes and fried chicken I have ever tasted in my entire life." James had obviously done something to the food. Meowth recalled the situation. Suddenly, he discovered the answer. James had sneaked it a packet of substance into the batter of the pancakes and fried chicken. He saw James standing there triumphantly, grinning. He said, "I shall be the ruler of Team Rocket and the world!"

"How can you be a ruler if you are less than 2 meters?" questions Jessie who frantically tried to stretch James.

Things are not looking good for the "twerpy" gang too. Ash got another hormonal shock that caused him to be attracted to both genders, but still mostly girls. Along the way to Mauville City, every second was heaven for Ash. He was constantly drooling at girls clad in swimsuits. The problem was they were at sea and Ash wanted to jump ship to be with his "dream" mate. May had a very very hard time trying to wretch Ash from the side of the Mr. Britney's boat while tending to Max's wails of terrors and Brock's constant confusion. Suddenly rain poured and thunder roared. "This is going to be a tough day." May thought aloud. "It's raining cats and dogs out there."

Here is the new problem: Max's phobia with words. This is quite literal. Upon hearing May's sentence he ran behind the steering wheel and refused to come out when May assured him it was just an expression that meant heavy rain. However no amount of coxing could bring Max to his senses. May was getting really fed up with Max's behavior so she shouted, "KEEP QUIET YOU BUGGING STUPID ANNOYING LITTLE IMP!" (Well this is the first May shouted, so it has to be in capitals.)

Finally after an afternoon with an enraged May and a weeping Max, they arrived in Slateport City. Ash immediately wanted to challenge the Gym Leader, there was none. However, he noticed a cool looking sign with flashy words on it. It read, "Trainers far and wide, come and enjoy the newest sensation in town. The Battle Tent! Registrations available at the Pokemon Centre." Ash rushed all the way to the Pokemon Centre with a disgruntled May, a crying Max and a howling Brock clinging onto his shirt for support.

At the Pokemon Centre, Ash started to drool – Nurse Joy. "Welcome to the Slateport Pokemon Centre. Should I do a thorough examination on your Pokemon or are you interested in the Battle Tent competitions?" Ash as usual (due to his condition) was drooling al over the counter. May stepped up, pulled his ear and sternly replied, "This nincompoop is here to apply for tomorrow's Battle Tent competition. His name (May stressed the words with anger) is Ash Ketchum from Pellet Town." Nurse Joy looked stunned and handed May Ash's identification and pass. "Thank you and have a nice day!" Nurse Joy around and heaved a sign of relief. Suddenly a sack was tossed over her head and she blacked out…

May hauled the three troublesome brats (as she called now) to a restaurant. After a meal without much trouble, they headed to the Oceanic Museum where they decided to visit Captain Stern to hand over the Devon Goods Mr. Stone, the Devon Corporation Head, had entrusted them. Surprisingly, they found a crowd outside the Oceanic Museum where Max began to whine. May shouted, "Shut up for once! Can't you see that other people enjoying their visit to the Museum except for you so keep that yap shut or else!" Max quieted down. Minutes passed and May was getting intolerant, so she decided to see who was holding up the queue. To her amazement, it was Team Aqua. She could see the Grunts creating a line from the entrance of the Museum. May ponder at what could be happening but her intuition told her it was nothing pretty…

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Next chapter: Revenge of the Aquas and Magmas

The gang meets both Team Aqua and Team Magma at the same time. What will happen to the Battle Tent Contest with the registration Officer, Nurse Joy, gone? Where has she been to and what happen to her? Find out in the next episode!