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 15: Dinner, Memories, and Chats

"Your Pokemon look so great Andy."

"Thanks Brock. Your Onix looks so strong."

Brock and Andy were checking out each others Pokemon. Andy was so happy when he found that Brock and Misty were gym leaders. He couldn't wait to show off. Besides they had nothing better to do. Ash, Aaron, and their parents were at dinner. Misty and Marie were just chatting away.

"I know what you mean Misty. Having three older sibling to put you down is a drag."

"Yeah. But you have brothers. All I have are sisters."

"But at least you can be around girls between your sisters and Mrs. Ketchem. I've been around boys my whole life. I love Eric, Sam, and Bill, but I need a friend that's a girl."

"Yeah, you can't help but to love your siblings, even though Daisy, Lily, and Violet drive me crazy, I still love 'em. Hey Andy, how many siblings do you have?"

"I'm an only child"

"You want some of my siblings?"

"Do you have any to spare?"

"Sure do. 9."

"NINE?"

"Speaking of siblings, what do you guys think of this whole Ash/Aaron thing?"

"I still can't believe it."

"Who knew?"

"Now that I think about it, Aaron, nor Mr. Ketchem ever talked about it. All we knew was through Greg."

"Greg?"

"Aaron's rival. He's a real jerk. He and Aaron never were good friends. They were just next door neighbors. Usually the fights they have end with him making some crack about Aaron's mom it leaves him in tears. Now that I think about it, I should have known about the switch from the beginning."

"Why?"

"Because we ran into Greg after the switch and he did his usual routine. But this time Aaron, or should I say Ash, told him off. It was weird."

"Gary never did anything like that when he and Ash were rivals." Said Brock.

"Hey Gary!" Misty called to her crush's ex-rival.

"What is it? I'm busy with Grandpa on why Ash and Aaron can understand each other's Pokemon." Gary whined while coming into the room.

"Did you know about Aaron?"

"No. Grandpa never mentioned. He asked me a lot while I was on my journey if I ran into a kid that looked like Ash, but I never did. I think he knew something though."

"Thanks Gary. Have you guys come up with anything yet?"

"We have a theory. We think since Ash and Aaron are identical twins, therefore have the same DNA, they have the same ability to commute with each other's Pokemon."

"Neat."

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Meanwhile,

Ash, Aaron, Delia, and Dan were on their way to a restaurant of Ash and Aaron's choice. Because the place they wanted to go to was so close, they ended up walking. Little did the adults know, the twins had a little something up their sleeves.

"Brilliant Aaron" Ash whispered.

"And a perfect night to. If this doesn't work, I don't know what will." Aaron replied.

There wasn't a cloud in the sky, therefore, the skies twinkled with starlight. The moon was full so it shined down on the family of four. The family that hadn't been together for 12 years and hopefully would never be apart again.

"Here we are." Announced the boys.

"What?" the adults asked. Delia almost regretted going into detail of the first date with Aaron because they stood right in front of the restaurant Dan took her to so many years ago.

"Well, we did say they could pick." Dan reminded his wife. "Let's go in."

When they went into the restaurant, the greeter asked how many. Before the adults could answer,

"Two" both boys said.

"Two?" the parents inquired of their sons.

"Yep. Have fun. We'll be at the pizza place down the street." And they left before either adult could say anything.

"How do you like that? Here I thought Ash finally showed some class and he…"

"Right this way please." The waiter said to the couple still stuned at the departure of the boys.

"Well Delia, better make the most of it." And they went to sit down.

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"That was so close."

"I know. Who knows what could have happened if they had answered."

"Maybe I should have made reservations."

"Nah. It worked out."

Ash and Aaron were sitting in the pizza place just down the street from the restaurant their parents were at. They had originally planned to go back to Professor Oak's, but then decided to catch up. Besides, they hadn't seen each other for 12 years. (not including the time when they switched).

"I have so many questions for you Ash."

"Same thing Aaron."

"What's your status with Misty?"

"We haven't seen each other for 12 years and the first question you ask me when we get a good chance to talk is about my lovelife?"

"Yep. Brothers are meant to be noisy."

"Point taken. Did Pikachu fill you in on how we met?"

"Yes."

"We traveled together and I guess we kind of gotten crushes on each other."

"So you like her?"

"Yes."

"Since when?"

"Maiden's Peak. That was when I first saw her with her hair down. She was beautiful." Stares off into space.

"Earthto Ash. Come in Ash."

"Oh, well anyways, what about you and Marie?"

"Same thing. Even though, I feel instantly in love after Static destroyed her scooter."

"What's the story with that?"

"Static had gotten into a fight with a Fearow. For some reason it was attacking us. It looked like the Fearow had a bump on its head. I jumped into a river and Marie fished me out. I grabbed her scooter and the Fearow's 'minions' were chasing us. Static used Thundershock, and well, you know the rest."

"What happened to the Fearow?"

"It had gotten into a fight with a Pideot."

"I know the story behind that. That Fearow was the same Spearow I threw the rock at my first day as a trainer."

"THAT FEAROW was the Spearow!"

"Yep. Anyways, before I went to the Orange Islands, we were attacked by the same Fearow. That was when my Pidgeotto evolved into Pidgeot. That Pidgeot that saved you was probably my old one. It must have thought you were me and was trying to protect you."

"What was it doing in Johto?"

"Probably looking for me. I'm the reason it has the bump on its head and it can't also bully some Pidgey and Pidgeotto because I let Pidgeot stay to protect them."

"It probably wanted to extract its revenge on you."

"Probably."

"What's the deal with you and Gary?"

"Gary is a friend turned rival turned friend if that makes sense."

"Perfect."

"How about you and Greg?"

"Hears the story…"

(A/N: Since the story of Greg and Aaron has already been revealed to the public, lets move on to another scene).

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"I can't believe those two pulled this stunt." Dan mused over the stunt.

"I know. I have practically forbidden that movie into my house."

"Me too. I wonder if Ash saw it while he was out with his friends on his journey."

"No. Misty called one day to complain how Ash and Brock are always working on battle strategies to watch anything."

"Same thing with Marie. She called me as well. I just told her boys will be boys."

"I told Misty the same thing."

"Oh well, what's done is done. Thank you" he said as the waiter brought the food.

As they started to eat, Dan heard Delia quietly laughing.

"What's so funny?"

"Don't you remember? This is the exact same thing we ordered when you brought me here the first time."

"Your right. Now that I think about it, this is the exact same table too."

Laughing at the cruel irony that befell them, they continued their meal.

"Delia?"

"Yes Dan?"

"I'm… Sorry."

"For what?"

"For what happened 12 years ago. I just got so wrapped up in my work, I forgot about what really matters. It was just so stressful."

"It's alright. Like you said, 'what's done is done.'"

"No it isn't alright. I love you Delia. I understand why you left. Granted, it did take me awhile. You know I'm slow on the uptake."

"Ash is the same way. It reminds me so much of you."

"Del, after you left, I quit my job in Viridian and moved to New Bark. Professor Elm was so nice to me. He would let Aaron play with the Pokemon while I was adjusting to life without you and Ash. Honestly, I don't know how you handled both kids at once."

"It was hard. After I left, I went back to my parent's house. They took care of me and Ash. Professor Oak was so kind as well. You just never came for me."

"I guess we can also blame the Professors for this get together as well. Wait. Did you want me to come after you?"

"In a way."

"I didn't know."

"Oh well." She said sipping her water.

"Delia? Why did you really never send me the divorce papers? I know you told the boys you forgot but," Daniel asked carefully.

"The truth is… I never really wanted a divorce."

"So, why do it?"

"We were young, and had our tempers. I thought it was for the best at the time. Too bad we involved the kids though."

"It's not too late though. Both boys are trainers. They can travel together and catch up on those 12 years they missed. I bet their catching up right now."

"Probably."

"So, do you want to try again?"

"Yes, but…"

"But what?"

"Where? Do we do it here or in New Bark?"

"Let's do it here. I work for Professor Elm now. He can always transfer me to Pallet. In fact, he's been threatening me with that."

"Thanks Dan. I love you."

"Love you too Del."

With that they gazed into each other's eyes.

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"And that's the story between me and Greg."

"Man, I knew he was bad, but referring to the break up each time? I should have just socked him."

"It's ok Ash. As long as the plan works, I can always laugh in his face. Besides, I'd love to see his face when he sees you and me standing next to each other."

"And I thought Team Rocket's reaction was bad."

"What is the deal with those three?"

"They have been after Pikachu since the beginning of my journey."

"Was it just me, or did that Meowth TALK?"

"It talks. I don't know the whole story, but it's gotten to were it's weird to see a Meowth that doesn't talk."

"There motto was weird."

"Isn't it? When I first heard it, I could make heads or tails what they were saying. But now I use the time they waste with the motto to determine what Pokemon I use."

"Wise use of time."

"Sometimes, Brock, Misty, and I, even imitate them. Once, we met this Ditto trainer named Duplica, and Team Rocket stole her Ditto."

"What?"

"Yep. When we found them, we performed our own motto dressed in Team Rocket uniforms. Of course, Jessie and James were pretty angry we used their motto and messed up this one line."

"Man. You have all the fun."

"Yeah, well, Team Rocket gets kinda boring after a while.

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"Did you hear that?"

"De twerp thinks were borin'!"

"Shut up. We're trying to make a decent living."

"Yeah. So we can buy a new machine to finally capture that Pikachu!"

"Waaaabuffet"

"Shhh"

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"Ash! Aaron! Hi!"

"Huh?"

Both boys turned to see both Professors Oak and Elm walking towards them.

"Professor Oak! Professor Elm!"

"Mind if we join you?" Elm asked the boys.

"No. Go right ahead. Help yourself."

"So, I take it all's going well? Did your parents explain everything." Inquired Elm.

"You didn't tell him Professor?" Ash asked Professor Oak.

"I figured you two would want to tell him."

"Tell me what?"

"We figured it out ourselves." Both boys chimed.

"And you didn't tell your parents?"

"We did better. We switched." Aaron told his mentor.

"Switched? Do you mean, Ash was the one asking about his mother?"

"Yep."

"Amazing. Where are your parents now?"

"At dinner."

"Together!" both researchers asked.

"Mm hmm" the twins nodded simultaneously.

"I hope they work this out." Elm told his colleague.

"Me too. It has gotten so annoying how much Delia complains that she misses Dan."

"Same with Dan. The only time when he hardly ever talks about Delia was when Aaron was around."

"Why would he avoid the subject Professor Elm?" Aaron asked the question that was on his mind since he could remember.

"Because Aaron," Elm answered the boy, "Whenever the subject of your mother was brought up, so was the subject of your brother here."

"Oh"

"We figured we'd find the four of you hanging out." A feminine voice entered the conversation.

Both trainers and professors looked up to find Mr. and Mrs. Ketchem watching them.

"Yeah," Dan said "even though we were expecting a discussion of Pokemon instead of the past."

"For the record, we had no idea about the switch." the professors quickly said.

"Hi Mom. Hi Dad. Uh. Had fun?"

"Yes we did. No thanks to you two running off like that."

"So, what's the news?" Elm asked

"Actually Elm, I was wondering if you could go on and give me that transfer you've been threatening me with for five years." Dan asked his boss with a huge grin on his face.

With that request, Delia grasped her husband's hand, Elm and Oak sighed with relief, and Ash and Aaron could only gap at their parents. Never did they think their plan that they cooked up while lost in the forest could work out so great.