Chapter 18: Weird Weather

After a quick detour through Violet and Goldenrod (and still getting lost from time to time), we find the threesome in Olivine City to catch the S.S. Aqua. Andy had found it hilarious how Marie and Aaron met. What was even funnier was the way they treated each other (Think Ash and Misty).

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A couple of months later (A/N: told you they got lost),

"I'm amazed we caught the ship." Marie said in their cabin.

"Why? Because I have a tendency to get lost once in a while?" Aaron argued.

"Is there any other reason?" she said as she played with Togepi.

"I can't believe MY Togepi like YOU!"

"Oh my goodness." Andy realized before bursting out laughing.

"WHAT is so funny Andy?" Aaron asked.

"Don't…you…remember… what….your….Dad said?" Andy said still laughing his head off.

Flashback

"In other words, the minute you fall in love, even before you know it, Togepi's going to think that the girl is its mother."

End Flashback

"Andy! That is NOT funny and NOT true!" Aaron denied.

"What?" Marie asked.

"It's nothing." Aaron told her.

"Aaron and Marie sitting in a tree. K-I-S-S…"Andy started to tease.

"ANDY!" the two younger trainers yelled.

"I swear I'll find some way to arrest you for that." Marie threatened.

"Don't tempt him." Aaron told her. "He'd do anything to be near Officer Jenny."

"Speaking of which, I could have sworn I saw an Officer Jenny on board." Marie said.

"Really? HANG ON JENNY! YOUR KNIGHT IN SHINYING ARMOR IS COMING!" Andy yelled running out of the room.

"Did you really?" Aaron asked.

"No. But it was a good way to keep him from teasing." She told him.

"Good idea."

"I'm going to go out for some air."

"Alright. I'm going to get ready for bed. I think the captain said we'll be arriving tomorrow."

"Ok. Goodnight"

"Night Marie."

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Marie was up on deck getting some fresh air. She could hear the ocean underneath Andy looking for Jenny. She rolled her eyes at his attempt to find the police officer. Just then, a snowflake hit her hand.

"What the?"

She looked up and saw that the once clear night sky as of two minutes ago had turned dark due to the cloud and showering tiny snowflakes. What was weirder was that it was now summer.

"Snow on the southern ocean in summer. Something is wrong." She said to herself.

She ran down to her cabin and turned on her portable television that she keeps hidden.

After the broadcast, Aaron came from the bathroom.

"I'm trying to find out what is with this weird wea..th..er." she started to explain as she turned to make eye contact with Aaron. However, she was not prepared for what she saw.

Aaron came out thinking that Marie was still outside getting some air, so he thought it would have been safe to change in the room. Therefore, he came out in only a towel. When Aaron saw her, he paled and went red within seconds.

"Here." Marie said throwing him his pajamas.

"Thanks." Aaron said running back into the bathroom and closing the door. "What weird weather?" He asked through the closed door.

"When I was outside, it started to snow."

"Snow? It's the ocean in the middle of July. How can there be snow?" Aaron said coming out in his red and black PJs.

"Hey Aaron? Did you know it's snowing outside?" Andy asked as he came in.

"Marie was just telling me about that."

"By the way." Andy stated. "There is no Officer Jenny aboard this ship."

"Oops. I guess I mistook someone else for her." Marie said grinning.

"So, what's the deal with the snow?" Andy asked.

"Apparently, there is a disturbance in the balance of nature in the middle of the Orange Islands. Professors Oak and Ivy are going there to investigate." Marie told him

"What about Professor Elm?" Aaron asked.

"Not to my knowledge. I guess there are some professors on hold."

"Has anyone seen Static?" Aaron asked all of a sudden.

"No. I thought he was with you." Marie said.

"Like I'd take an electric pokemon to the shower with me. Especially one that hates to get wet." Aaron told her.

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"There you are." Aaron said to his pokemon which was on deck.

"Pi Pikachu pika." (I have to go to Shamuti)

"Why?"

"Pikachu pika pi chu ka" (The Beast of the Sea. I have to see if I can help the Chosen One)

"Excuse me Captain?" Aaron asked the captain as he passed.

"Yes Kid?"

"How long would it take to get to Shamuti?"

"About 2 weeks worth of traveling in good weather day and night" the captain told him.

"Sorry Static. But by the time we get there, all the action will be over."

"Chu." (But I need to go)

"I'm sure the "Chosen One" can handle it." Marie said coming from behind. "If this is that legend."

"What legend?" Andy asked.

"Disturb not the harmony of fire, ice, or lightning, lest these titans wreak destruction upon the world in which the clash. Though the great guardian shall arise to quell the fighting, alone its song will fail, thus the earth shall turn to ash. Oh Chosen One. Into thine hands bring together all three. The treasures combined tame the Beast of the Sea. From the trio of islands, ancient spheres shall you take for between life and death, all the difference you'll make. Climb to the shrine to right what is wrong, and the world will be healed by the guardian's song" she said super fast.

"Wow. You sure know your legends." Aaron stated.

"I hope it's not that legend. The Earth turning to ash? Scary thought." Andy said

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After 24 hours, the weird weather subsided. However, the ship was off course so there was a delay in the return. By a week.

"I'm glad the weird weather is over." Marie said as she looked over the ocean.

"Same here. See Static. We told you everything would be alright." Aaron agreed

"Pikachu" (You never know)

"I hope that woman found her son alright."

"What woman?"

"There was this woman on the broadcast. Her son and his friends were in the area where the epicenter of the weird weather was."

"Let me guess." Andy said, "The boy's name was Ash?"

"I think so. Why?"

"He has all the fun." Aaron complained.

TBC