Where The Red Fern Grows: A Pokemon Story

Cerulean Shadow's Note: To Soft Flame Matthias, that's great to hear that you have a dog. I used to have a very special dog. Her name was Kellie. She was white with a brownish color and a very scruffy muzzle. She was born February 2nd, 2005, but died from a deadly disease in March 27th, 2005. I truly hope you understand how special she was to me as Mutya was to you.

Note To All: Again, there is no love connection between Meowth and Pikachu. They are just friends and nothing else. However, there will be a love connection between Ash and Misty throughout the whole story. If you have any questions about this chapter or other chapters involving the story, I will be happy to answer them.

Also, during the scenes, there will be songs put in to describe what is going on. First, there will be a song called "Traveler", by Fernando Ortega. Then it will be "What The World Needs Now" by Wynonna.

Enjoy!

BEGINNING OF SCENE FOUR

At night, Ash was in his room thinking about the Pokemon. In fact, he was pretending to read one of his schoolbooks, but instead was reading the newspaper which was tucked between the pages. He didn't want his mother to know. But he was just so excited that he was going to get his own Pokemon. But he didn't notice his mother coming in the room and grabbing the newspaper. She took a closer look and studied it.

"Didn't think Pikachu and Meowth was on the schoolwork schedule, Ash." she said.
"... I'm sorry, Ma. I just get so excited, thinking about having my own little Pokemon." Ash said.

Jessie sat the newspaper down on the bed and looked at Ash straight in the eye.

"Now, I need you to promise me that you'll put your schoolwork first, and you put away this daydreaming about Pokemon." Jessie said.

"... I promise."
"Cross your heart?"
"Cross my heart and hope to die."

But that's not exactly what Ash was going to promise. Because when everyone was asleep, Ash snuck out from his window with a gunny sack in his hand. As the morning was about to approach, Ash disappeared in the woods.

"Ash's ma was always worried he was going to turn out a hillbilly, and this was just the behavior that would prove it. He was in trouble. But there was no way around it. His Pokemon might be starving to death 15 miles away in Tahlequah, and he was never gonna make it back in time for supper."

Walking many miles ahead, Ash never stopped in his tracks until he sees those Pokemon. Which might take all afternoon for him to find them.

"Remember That Traveler,
Bring Us Safely Home,
Heavenly Father,
Remember That Traveler,
Bring Us Safely Home,
Safely Home." -Fernando Ortega

Ahead, there was a sign that was in Ash's way. It was written in dark black paint.

"TRESPASSERS WILL BE SHOT"

In the back, Meowth whispered to Misty and Pikachu,

"I bet da odder sign says 'Survivors will be shot twice."

They all giggled. On stage, Ash heard a Hoothoot hoot.

"There was this old wives' tale that two Hoothoot hoots means bad luck. Ash was busting to take the shortcut. So he had a real good listen."

As soon as Ash heard nothing at the moment, he ran. But, there was another Hoothoot hoot.

"'Course he missed it."

Ash ran real slowly just in case someone heard him. But someone did.

"Hey! Who's there?" someone exclaimed.

Ash stopped dead on his tracks. He didn't move nor breathe until he heard what will come next. Then, the sound of a gunshot fired. As soon as it echoed in the forest, Ash ran. Another gunshot followed, but Ash continued to run. His feet started to get bruises from running on sharp rocks. But he still ran as fast as he could until he could see the buildings up ahead.

Cars were honking and driving different directions of the road. Lots of people were walking on the streets beside them. Most of them were old women and men with fine looking suits. Ash looked around in this city, and was quite impressed. He was finally in Tahlequah.

Ash never been in a city before, and he'd never seen have of this stuff in Grandpa's store, that's for sure. Anyway, he reckoned he was fitting in pretty good."

After Becky natterated that thought, two old women stared at Ash and his bare bruised feet. A few people in the auidience giggled. That's fitting in? Yeah, right.

"Ash just needed to find them railroad tracks, 'cause he knew where they'd take him."

"I Look Around At All The Faces And I See,
All The Lonely People,
Looking Back At Me,

Ash was walking by a local playground at a Tahlequah school. Lots of kids were playing, and lots of kids were looking at him. But most of them were looking at his feet, seeing that he is wearing no shoes.

"Hey, look what we got here." a boy said.

Rich, Poor, Don't Matter,
We're All The Same,
Everybody's Hungry In A Different Way,

"Look at that. Barefoot and all." another boy said.

Ash ignored him, and continue to walk. A few girls stared at him, but he didn't care.

But Really,
What The World Needs Now Is Love,
Love and Only Love,
A Little Help From Above"- Wynonna

As soon as Ash left the playground he came to the delivery store. He knew that his Pokemon may be there. As he went inside, Pryce was behind the counter looking at a few papers.

"Are you the-" Ash started.
"Morning." Pryce said.
"... Morning. I was just wondering-"
"Kinda warm out there today, isn't it?"
"Yes, sir, sure is."
"Might be fixing to rain, though."
"We could use some up where I come from."
"Oh, where might that be?"
"Up the river a ways. About ten, twelve miles as the crow flies."
"You know, I've got a crate back there making some strange noises, for a boy who lives up the river. The name is... Ash Coleman." Pryce said as he looked at his paper.

"Yes, sir. That's me." Ash said proudly.
"Come on back here, now. I'll show you."

Pryce led the boy to the back room where a small crate laid on the floor right beside stacks of hay. Pryce pulled the lever of the crate door, and what came out...

... Was the two most beautiful Meowth and Pikachu Ash has ever seen. He started to smile the way he never smiled before. A few girls in the audience breathed an awe.

"Well, there they are." Pryce said.

The two Pokemon sniffed around a little bit. Meowth had to walk on four legs, instead of two. It made him look a lot more adorable.

"Aren't you gonna pick 'em up?" Pryce asked.

Slowly, Ash bend down, held the Pikachu and Meowth in separate hands, and stared at their perfect eyes. The Pikachu started to lick Ash's face. Then Meowth.

"They already know you. You're gonna need a gunny sack to carry them in, and I've cut up a couple of slits in them so that they wont smother." Pryce said.

"Do I owe you anything?" Ash asked.
"Oh, no. There's a small feed bill, but I'll take care of that. T'ain't much anyway." Pryce said.

Pryce helped Ash tuck the two Pokemon inside the gunny sack. As soon as they were in, the two most adorable heads poked out.

"Well, now, ain't that something?" Pryce asked.
"Well, thanks again." Ash said.
"Okay."

Then, with the heavy gunny sack over his shoulder, Ash began to walk out of the store.

"Good luck, and good hunting!" Pryce exclaimed.
"Thanks!" Ash said.

Ash came across the school playground once more. Only this time, three boys were blocking his way. They were Richie, Tracey, and Drew. Ash tried to ignore them, but they kept on getting in his face.

"Hey boy. What's your name?" Richie asked.
"Ash Coleman." Ash replied suspiciously.

Tracey lowered his head and saw Ash's bare sore feet.

"How come you ain't wearing no shoes?" he asked.
"He's one of those hill people." Drew said as he came over and stepped on Ash's foot. "Think he can feel that?"

"What you got there?" Richie asked.

He raised his hand and pulled on Meowth's ear. The little thing yelped. Ash pushed his hand away.

"Don't do that." he said.

But Richie ignored him. He started to pull Pikachu's ear now. Ash smacked his hand twice as hard now.

"I said, don't do that." Ash started to lower the gunny sack to the ground, and clench his fists.

"So, you want to fight, huh?" Richie asked as he raised his fists in front of his face.
"Nah. But don't touch my Pokemon again." Ash said.
"Beat him up!" Drew exclaimed.
"Come on, you can lick him. He's just a hillbilly." Tracey said.

Richie tried to punch Ash, but he dodged, and Ash punched Richie straight on the nose. Richie fell back on the ground holding his face.

"Ah! He busted my nose!"

Drew and Tracey ran to Ash and started to hold him in time for Richie to punch him. But Ash pushed Drew back and flipped Tracey over.

"You're dead meat!" Richie exclaimed.

Other boys helped the Richie and held Ash down while Richie punched him as hard as he could. Pikachu and Meowth caught a glimpse of the violence, and ran out of the gunny sack.

"All right, all right. Break it up. That's it." a man said. "Get up, get up."
"Sheriff!" one of the boys exclaimed.
"You boys get on home. Your parents are going to hear about this. Go on. Get!" The Sheriff said.
"You all right, son?" he asked.
"... My Pokemon!" Ash said.

Behind, a young girl, Duplica, picked up the Pokemon and handed them to Ash.

"Here's your dogs." she said.
"... Thanks." Ash said as he took the Pokemon.
"You're welcome."

Back stage, Misty started to get a little jealous, but remained silent.

"Come over here and sit down." the Sheriff said as he pointed over to the swing set. They both had a seat on one of the swings. Sheriff opened the gunny sack and helped Ash put Pikachu and Meowth in there. Blood started to drip from Ash's lip.

"Here you go... there you go... These are fine looking Pokemon. Where'd you get 'em?" Sheriff asked.

"From a kennel in Kentucky. They cost me $50." Ash replied.
"You mean to tell me you paid for 'em yourself?"
"Yes, sir."
"Well, you had to slop a lot of Grumpig and cut a lot of cordwood to get that kind of money together, son."

"I sure did."
"What's your name?"
"... I'm Ash Coleman."
"I'm Sheriff Birch." he said as he shook Ash's hand. "You any kin to James Coleman up the river?"
"Yes, sir. He's my daddy."
"That explains a lot."

"... Is there a place nearby that sells stuff like... overalls? And candy? Candy with mushy centers?"

Before Ash wanted to go home, he wanted to give his family some gifts. First, he went to pick out some candy for his sisters. But he made sure he'd get an extra for Misty. He found little gum balls and soft gummies. They would be just fine. Next, Sheriff Birch decided to let Ash buy some shoes. He found solid black leather shoes. It fit him just fine. Then, he went to find some overalls for his dad. He found a blue denim overall that was softer than any other overalls. Last, he went to find his mother a new dress. There was a few red and mahogany dresses, but Ash wasn't impressed. Then, he saw a sky blue dress with white daisies. As he ran his fingers through the material, he knew his mother would love to wear that.

As Ash tried on his shoes, he had little trouble walking back to the Sheriff and his Pokemon, knowing that he never tried on shoes before. With the Sheriff, Pikachu started to yelp for Ash.

"One of 'ems calling for you. You cleaned up good. Good looking shoes, mm-mmm. Listen, let me buy you a soda pop before you head for home." Sheriff said.

"Oh, I never had any before." Ash said.
"... Well, for one who's just starting a soda pop habit, I would suggest strawberry."

Sheriff Birch picked up a soda pop in a glass, opened the bottle cap, and handed it to Ash. When the soft pink wonder touched his lips, he was amazed by the taste.

"Well, that strawberry soda was about the best thing Ash'd ever tasted."

Ash burped. The Sheriff started to laugh. As soon as he finished the soda pop, Ash said good bye to the Sheriff, and headed for home with his Pikachu and Meowth.

END OF SCENE FOUR


As soon as everyone took their break, Pikachu and Meowth were relieved that they finally appeared on the story. Now all the characters needed to do was find out if Will is far more impressed...

... Until next time.

TO BE CONTINUED...