I do not own pokemon. I do own Daniel, Aaron, Marie, Andy, and Static. Even though I think Andy would like it better if Officer Jenny owned him.

(): Pokemon Translation
Ages:
Ash/Aaron: 13
Misty/Marie: 14
Brock/Andy: 17
Italics: Aaron/Ash's thought

Italics: Marie/Misty's thoughts

Chapter 12: Car Ride

"Oops. I forgot to ask Ash what to say to Misty." Aaron said as he hung up the phone.

"Did you say something Ash?" Misty asked as she came down the stairs.

"No. Why would I say something?"

"I don't know. Who was that?"

"Wrong number."

"Ok." Misty said doubtfully. He's hiding something.

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"HOW CAN WE BE GOING TO A PLACE WITH NO OFFICER JENNY!"

"Andy. Shut up! There are probably other girls in Pallet other than Officer Jenny."

"But she's the only one that matters." Andy whined.

Marie and Andy were in the back seat of Dan's car arguing about what Pallet does and does not have when it comes to girls. Ash was in the front seat next to his father wishing he had time to call Aaron back to tell him where he was going. Thankfully though, Marie was so excited about meeting Professor Oak, she forgot about the declaration earlier that day.

At least I won't have to kiss her. Oops. I forgot to tell Aaron what to say to Misty. I hope Aaron's still alive.

"But why is there no Officer Jenny?"

"Because Pallet is a small town. There is hardly any crime so they don't need a police force." Ash answered to the astonishment of everyone in the car. Including his father.

"How do you know so much about Pallet Town?" his father inquired.

Oops. "Uh. I heard other trainers talk."

"Who was talking about Pallet? I don't remember anyone." Marie stated.

"I met someone leaving a Pokemon Center while you had your hands full with lover-boy here" Ash answered pointing at Andy.

"What was this trainers name?" his father hesitantly asked.

"His name was…." Ash tried to think of an answer. Should I say my name and totally freak Dad out. Nah. Not while he's driving. I want to see Misty again.

"His name was Tom Ato." Ash spouted out remembering the incident at Dark City.

"Tom Ato? What kind of a name is that?"

"Hey. I like it."

"You would Andy. It sounds like a name someone made up while looking at a ketchup bottle."

"It does not."

"Does to."

"Does not."

"Does to."

"This is going to be one long trip." Dan said to himself.

"Pika" (You said it)

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"Ok. Something's wrong. Why isn't Ash picking up?" Aaron said after hanging up the phone for the 10th time in a row.

"Ash? Who are you trying to call?" his mother asked while entering the entry hall.

"Oh. Some trainer I met while Misty was busy with Togepi and Brock was shopping."

"Ok. But don't run up a huge phone bill."

"I won't." Aaron felt bad about keeping secrets from his mom. But he couldn't tell her the truth until he talked to Ash about getting their parents back together and what to do about Misty.

"Hey Ash!" Brock called. "We're going to Professor Oak's. You comin'"

Professor Oak? Won't Marie be jealous? "Sure."