Street Musicians
By Hiroko Yakuza Ketchum
Summery: Ash, Ally and their little brothers live in the house that their parents lived in before they died. Ash, though prideful does any job he's given in order to make hissiblings' lives as good as they can be. Ally always tries to help him, but he always tells her to leave it to him. The Waterflower family, having just moved to the city, ask them for some help around the city at first. David and Rose, the parents, think Ash is a good, hard working young man, and that Ally is a very responsible young woman, while Misty and Haru think they're punks, and Yuki becomes instant friends with Hiro and Max against everyone's wishes, or at least her siblings. But when Misty finds out why they act tough and why they do so many jobs, will she be able to convince herself that they're both good guys, or will she go with the crowd?
Notes: Everything in this story is made up except the songs. Max is in the Ketchum family since I like him. If you like May from Advanced, then this is May from the game, or vice versa if you don't like May from Advanced.
Disclaimer: I don't own Pokemon and I don't own the songs Two Beds and a Coffee Machine or I Don't Know You Anymore. They are both owned by Savage Garden.
Ages:
Ash: 16
Ally: 16
Misty: 16
Haru: 16
May: 16
Hiro: 10
Max: 10
Yuki: 10
David: 38
Rose: 38
Rudy: 17
Danny: 18
Gary: 16
Everyone else: It will become clear later.
Chapter One
"Why did we have to move? Can't Mom and Dad go and work back at our old town? I liked it so much better, and of all years!" thought Misty Waterflower as her father drove down the street where their new house was. The family didn't have to move, but Rose and David had taken new positions in New York. There had been more and more street fights and gangs there now and they were in desperate need of doctors and policemen.
Rose, who was a doctor, had decided that she should try to save more lives since she was one of the best when it came to surgeries and such. David, a policeman, thought that since they were getting less and less help that he would be able to try and help stop less school fights since he was going to be on guard at the high school.
Misty and Haru begged David to not take the job since he would be working where they went to school. As they sat in the back with their younger sister, Yuki, they mentally groaned at how this school year was going to drag on. The two were twins, and almost always knew how the other was feeling when it came to this.
They finally came to their new house, which was okay, but it wasn't home to the two teens. "Well, now that we're here, why don't we go on in and find which room should go to who?" said David. The three kids nodded, and went into the house and found their rooms.
Misty had her bed already in there, which had a blue comforter and the carpet and walls were different shades of blue. Haru's room was to the right of Misty's and his room was almost the same, except he had a black comforter, blue carpeting, and his walls were white. Yuki, being the youngest got the bedroom next to their parents. It was all pink, a nightmare to the teens who despised the color. They went back outside to get some boxes, when they started to here music coming from somewhere.
"What's that sound? Mom! Did you guys leave the radio on?" Misty asked as her parents came over. "No. Why don't you guys go and find out where it's coming from? I'll have the Pokemon help me take care of getting our stuff in." said Rose as she motioned for David to go with the kids. "I'd rather get the moving in done with. Right Misty?" Haru asked his sister. She nodded, but Yuki still wanted to go so David took her.
The closer they got, the more they could hear. It sounded as though someone was playing a piano and a cello. That was when they finally found where it was coming from. There was a boy and girl around Misty's and Haru's age playing the instruments. They both had black hair. The girl, who was playing the cello, wore a faded jean jacket over a black shirt, faded blue jeans, faded sneakers, and a faded, blackbandana. The boy, who was playing a portable keyboard, wore similar clothes, except he had a leather jacket and his clothes were more faded than the girl's. He had longish, spiky hair while the girl's hair was in a ponytail that went down to her lower back.
Just as they were about to leave and head back since the tune sounded endless, the young man started to sing.
And she takes another step
Slowly she opens the door
Checks that he is sleeping
Picks up all the broken glass
And furniture on the floor
Been up half the night screaming
Now it's time to get away
Pack up the kids in the car
Another bruise to try and hide
Another alibi to write
Another ditch in the road
You keep moving
Another stop sign
You keep moving on
And the years go by so fast
Wonder how I ever made it through
And there are children to think of
Baby's asleep in the back seat
Wonder how they'll make it through this living nightmare
But the mind is an amazing thing
Full of candy dreams and new toys
And another cheap hotel
Two beds and a coffee machine
But there are groceries to buy and she knows she'll have to go home
Another ditch in the road
You keep moving
Another stop sign
You keep moving on
And the years go by so fast
Wonder how I ever made it through
Right then, the cello took over the melody of the sad song that the two were playing. David knew what the meaning of the song was, and wondered how these two could play such a song without having to struggle with it. Yuki didn't understand the song but knew it was sad as she grabbed her dad's hand. Soon, the young man continued.
Another bruise to try and hide
Another alibi to write
Another lonely highway in the black of night
There's hope in the darkness,
You know you're gonna make it
Another ditch in the road
You keep moving
Another stop sign
You keep moving on
And the years go by so fast
Silent fortress built to last
Wonder how I ever made it
I'm all alone
Almost all of the people listening started to clap after they were done and threw money into the cello case they had out in front of them. After the last notes had been played and the applause had started, the two teens opened their eyes for the first time, showing two sets of brown. It seemed that the two were used to the crowd, then they saw David and Yuki, and nodded to each other in silent agreement. With that, they started another song. Only this time, the boy stood up, and the girl took the keyboard.
I would like to visit you for a while
Get away, and outta this city
Maybe I shouldn't have called,
But someone had to be the first to break
We can go sit on your back porch
Relax
Talk about anything
It don't matter
I'll be courageous if you can pretend you've forgiven me
'Cause I don't know you anymore
I don't recognize this place
The picture frames have changed
And so has your name
We don't talk much anymore
We keep running from the pain.
But what I wouldn't give to see your face again
Spring time in the city
Such relief from the winter freeze
The snow was more lonely than cold if you know what I mean
Everyone's got an agenda
Don't stop
Keep that chin up
You'll be alright
Can you believe what a year it's been
Are you still the same
Has your opinion changed
'Cause I don't know you anymore
I don't recognize this place
The picture frames have changed
And so has your name
We don't talk much anymore
We keep running from these sentences
But what I wouldn't give to see your face again
I know I let you down again and again
I know I never treated you right
I've paid the price
And I'm still paying for it everyday
So maybe I shouldn't have called
Was it too soon to tell
Oh what the hell
It doesn't really matter
How do you redefine something that never really had a name
Has your opinion changed
'Cause I don't know you anymore
I don't recognize this place
The picture frames have changed
And so has your name
We don't talk much anymore
We keep running from the pain
But what I wouldn't give to see your face again
I see your face
I see your face
Again the crowd applauded as the duo finished the song and again got some money thrown into their case. David, who noticed how the two looked in their direction, got his wallet out and grabbed a twenty for the show. He told Yuki to go over and put that in the case, but before she could, two other teens came up to them.
"Well what do we have here? You two shouldn't be in this neighborhood! This is where the rich live, not the filth!" said one of the guys. He had brown hair and dark eyes. David was about to step in when he heard the girl speak up for the first time. "If this is where the filth aren't supposed to be then why are you here, Danny?" she said at them as she put the cello back and closed the case quickly. The boy stepped in front of the girl just as fast, then started talking as well.
"Besides, even if this place is forbidden to us, it doesn't matter if we were asked to come here. One of my employers needed me to do a job for them. So if you don't mind, we'll be going, so get outta our way, Rudy." he said harshly to the other one who had dark hair and cold, blue eyes. "Who said I was going to let you leave?" said Rudy. David, hearing this knew that he had to get in the way now. "Alright you guys. Break it up! I don't want a fight here!" he said as he got in between the teens.
"What do you think you're doing! You don't have any say in this!" said Danny. "Yes I do! I'm a policeman and there'll be no fighting when I'm around!" Kuma replied while getting out his badge. "A cop? I don't remember you! Whatever, I'm just trying to help the community by getting rid of the trash!" Rudy replied as an excuse. "If that's so then why don't you move!" said a new voice. A young man around the musicians ages came into view. He had brown hair and black eyes. He wore clothes similar to the boy's, but not faded at all.
"What are you doing, Oak! You should be on our side! They ain't your type!" yelled Danny to the younger boy. "I never side with bullies. And besides, I've been buds with these guys a lot longer than you! Not to mention, then only point I'm here is so I could listen to these guys do their show and to give Ash something." he said as he threw something towards the boy. Ash picked up the object and smirked. "Aw Gary, you shouldn't have. You didn't have to pick my sword up from the shop." Ash said as he unsheathed said sword.
David, surprised to see a weapon, immediately reacted. "I said no fighting! I advise all of you to go home now!" he yelled at them. Danny and Rudy, not wanting to get arrested, followed his orders. "This isn't the last you've seen of us Ketchum!" they yelled as they ran off. The crowd that had gathered from the show and the fight started to disperse, but the girl, Ash and Gary stayed. Ash sheathed his sword, put it on his belt, and turned to the girl. "You alright, sis?" he asked. She nodded, making sure they had everything and packed the keyboard up. "You sure, Ally Girl? Cause if they did something to you I'll kill them!" Gary said to her, forgetting about David being there.
"Incase you forgot I'm right here!" David said to them. They all visibly jumped at his voice. "Sorry about that officer. It won't happen again. It's just that those two tend to steal our earnings and give us a bad rep. It won't happen again." Ally said nervously, afraid that he was going to report them. "It's alright, just try not to let it happen again." he replied as Yuki came over. "No, please sir! I really am- wait! What did you say?" Ally asked, shocked that he had let them off with a warning.
"I said it was alright. Besides, it was those other boys' fault, but you should still be careful." David repeated. He then saw the three teens sigh out of relief. Yuki decided to give the money that David had given her to Ash and Ally.
"Here you go! You guys are really good at singing!" she said as she gave the money to Ally. She was kinda surprised, but thanked the little girl. "Thank-you. Aren't you just a sweet little girl?" she said with a smile. "Well, we better get going. Sorry for the trouble sir. If you need any help whatsoever, feel free to call me. I can tell you're new, so if you need a tour of the town I'll help you around." Ash said while handing him a phone number.
With that, Ash started walking to a beat up truck. Ally and Gary followed, both getting in and putting their stuff in the back. After they drove off, David looked at the number, and noticed that the number was from an older, more run down part of the city. He quickly shrugged it off, then took Yuki's hand and walked back to their new home to tell Rose and the kids what had happened.
Author's Note: There you have it! My brand new story! Just on an extra note to people who have requested it, I have decided to NOT update Everywhere. I've also not decided what to do for Because You Live. I can't make up my mind on it yet, and even if I do it will be a separate story. In other words Everywhere and Because You Live are both under complete! And also, if you like this story, please also give thanks to Sakuracharm, because she helped me out by reading it before I actually posted it.
