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 thoughts
Italics: Misty/Marie's thoughts
Chapter 13: Meetings, Team Rocket, and Confusion
"Here's Pallet!" Dan called out to the kids who were still fighting over 'Tom Ato'
"About time. I was starting to get a headache."
"I'll give you a headache."
"Kids. No more fighting. The lab should not be too far now."
"Yeah!"
I hope Muk doesn't recognize me.
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"Come in. It's open." Professor Oak called out from the lab.
Aaron, Brock, and Misty went into the lab to find Professor Oak on the phone with Professor Elm.
"So he's coming here? Alright. I'll call Delia when he gets here. He's bringing him to? No. Delia never told Ash. Speaking of which, Ash, Brock, Misty," Professor Oak directed his attention to the kids. "Why don't you make yourselves comfortable? I'll be with you in a moment. I'll talk to you later Elm. Bye."
"What was that all about Professor?" Brock asked.
"Oh. An old friend of mine is coming over with his son."
"What does that have to do with my mom?" Aaron inquired.
"My friend knew your mom well. Very well in fact." Looking at Aaron with a look on his face that said 'so well they got married'
Dad? He's coming here? And he's bringing Ash? No wonder I couldn't get a hold of him. When they get here, I better find a way to get Ash and me together without anyone noticing us together. Time for some fun.
"Pika?" (You ok Aaron?)
"Yeah Pikachu. I'm fine."
"There's the lab Dad."
"And you would know this how?"
"The guy who told me about Pallet described the lab."
"I still cannot believe his name is Tom ATO."
"Would you shut up about that?"
"Make me."
Oh, I hope Aaron's there. Then seeing us together would really shut her up.
As Dan parked the car, memories came flooding back. Running into Delia on his way to the very spot he was standing, asking her out, proposing, the wedding, the birth of the twins, all the good times.
"Hey Dad! Quit daydreaming and hurry up."
"Coming Aaron."
With that Ash knocked on the door.
"So tell us about your friend Professor." Tracey asked as he joined the group.
Not that I don't know it.
"Well, he's from New Bark Town. He had traveled Johto, Hoenn, the Orange Islands, and had just finished Kanto when he came here to meet me. He ran into Delia on his way here. You see, she was working for me at the time. They walked in together laughing, and having a great time. They hit it off." he said looking at Aaron.
"What happened?" Misty asked loving a good romance.
Just as Professor Oak was about to answer, there was a knock at the door.
"Why don't you ask him yourself? That would be him."
"Excuse me guys, but I need to… uh… to… check on my other Pokemon" Aaron said running off.
"What's his problem?" Tracey asked.
Brock and Misty both shrugged as Professor Oak left to open the door.
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"Dan. Aaron. How are you guys?"
"I'm fine Professor. These are Aaron's friends Andy and Marie."
"Hi."
"Hello. Come on in. How are you doing Aaron?"
"I'm fine Professor."
"MUK MUK" (Trainer!)
"MUK! Get off Aaron right now!"
When they finally had Muk off Ash:
"I'm so sorry about Muk. He usually doesn't act like that for strangers." Professor Oak apologized. 'Even if you are his trainer's twin'
"That's ok" I'm used to it.
"Whose Muk was that anyways Professor?" Dan asked.
"Oh, that Muk belongs to a trainer named Ash. Ever heard of him Dan?" Professor Oak answered with a smirk.
"Yeah I've heard of him."
"Pika!" (Aaron!)
"What is it Static?" Marie asked the pikachu on Ash's shoulder.
"He probably senses something. Don't worry. I'll check it out. Lead the way Static." Ash said.
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When Ash was following Static, he passed the room Brock, Misty, and Tracey were in. He stopped and addressed them.
"Hey guys." (A/N: Remember, he hadn't seen Brock and Misty since they were separated)
"Ash? Didn't you go out the back?" Tracey asked of his friend.
"Huh?"
"You were in a hurry to go check on your Pokemon. Remember?"
"Oh yeah. Well, I better get back to that."
"Oh, and Ash?"
"Yeah Misty?"
"Nice outfit."
"Thanks"
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After Ash left the room to go find his brother, Dan, Professor Oak, Marie, and Andy came into the room.
"Dan, Marie, Andy. These kids are Tracey, Brock, and Misty. Tracey, Brock, and Misty. This is my old friend Dan, and his kid's friends Marie and Andy." Professor Oak made the introductions. "Dan's son, Aaron, ran off somewhere. I guess he couldn't wait to see the Pokemon."
"That's Aaron for you." Marie retorted. "It's nice to meet you guys. I don't have very many friends that are female."
"I know what you mean. I love these guys, but I need someone my own gender to talk to."
"Oh I love your Togepi."
"Thanks. He's my pride and joy."
" I know what you mean. I used to have a little sweetie just like this one."
"Used to?"
"Come on out Togetic!"
"Chiko"(Hi)
"What a sweetie! Is that what Togepi evolves into?"
"Yep I specialize in rare pokemon."
"Yeah. Marie wants to be a Pokemon researcher specializing in Legends and Lengendary Pokemon. I want to be a gym leader specializing in Fire Types. Also to become the husband to Officer Jenny while Marie becomes Mrs. Aaron Ket…ow"
"Shut up now Andy or I'll give you time with Officer Jenny with you behind bars."
"Besides," Brock included. "If anyone's going to marry Officer Jenny, it'll be ME."
"And how many Officer Jennys are there?"
"Oh yeah. I guess we can each have one."
"And what about Nurse Joy, Suzie, My sisters, Erika, Jasmine, Clair, Professor Ivy,…"
"That name" Brock said curled up in a fetal position.
"What's his problem?" Marie asked.
"He won't tell. I think he was dumped. What does your friend Aaron want to do?"
"He wants to be the World's Greatest Pokemon Master." Marie sighed after hearing Aaron's speech 12,539 times.
"So does Ash. I know exactly how you feel. We can't shut him up about it."
KABOOM
"Sounds like it came from the field. Come on."
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While the conversation was going on, Ash had caught up with Aaron who was with Pikachu.
"Pika" (Aaron!)
"Pika pi" (Ash!)
"Pikachu!"
"Static! Hi Ash"
"Hi Aaron. Sorry I hung up on you. Dad had just entered the Pokemon Center and…"
"I understand. We couldn't risk it. I figured Dad had dragged you here."
"How? We left so suddenly."
"Professor Oak was on the phone with Professor Elm when we got to the lab. I remembered Dad and Elm are good friends and Oak and Elm are also friends. He was talking about an old friend coming. Besides, he was looking at me funny."
"While we were switched, I found out why they broke up. Apparently, Dad wasn't always so active in the family."
"Well, I found out about how they met and their first date. I wrote down all of the details in this journal. I also wrote down Phase Two. I hope you like it." Aaron handed a journal to Ash.
Ash looked over Phase Two and smiled.
"It better work."
KABOOM
"What was that?"
"I bet I know."
"Prepare for trouble,"
"And make it double!"
"To protect the world from devastation,"
"To unite all peoples of our nation,"
"To denounce the evils of truth and love,"
"To extend our reach to the stars above!"
"Jessie,"
"James,"
"Team Rocket, blasts off at the speed of light!"
"Surrender or prepare for a fight."
"Meowth! Dat's right!"
"Waaaabuffet"
"Team Rocket!"
"Jessie, is it just me? Or am I seeing double."
"It must be contagious because I'm seeing double to."
"TEAM ROCKET?"
Brock, Misty, Tracey, Dan, Marie, and Andy came running out of the lab at this time.
"I bet they want Pikachu!" shouted Misty
"Dats enough staring! Der might be two twerps but der's also two Pikachus. I say we grab dem both."
"Your right Meowth"
"Pikachu!"
"Static!"
"THUNDERBOLT ATTACK"
"PIIIIKKKKAAAAAAACCHHHHHUUUUUUUU!"
"LOOKS LIKE TEAM ROCKET'S BLASTING OFF AGAIN!" ding
"All Right Ash!"
"Great job Aaron!"
While the two boys where congratulating each other, everyone else was staring. The two Pikachus were laughing at the looks everyone had on their faces.
Togi? (Mommy? How can there be two Daddies?)
"Aaron?" Dan finally spoke up addressing Ash. "You know who this is?"