Disclaimer: I do not own Pokemon. I do own Andy, Aaron, Marie. There will for a fact be some other characters later on that I own.
( ): Pokemon Translation
Ages:
Ash/Aaron: 13
Misty/Marie: 14
Brock/Andy: 17
Chapter 10: Goldenrod, High Levels, Worries, and Purposes
"Here we are! Goldenrod City!" Andy announced.
"Thank goodness." Marie sighed.
"I thought we'd never get out of the Ilex Forest" Brock said.
"Well, we did. We're here. Let's find Whitney." Ash said.
"What's your rush?" Misty said.
"It's Monday." Aaron said.
"So?" Andy asked.
"Tomorrow's Tuesday."
"Aaron." Ash interrupted. Then whispered something in his ear. Aaron's eyes widened.
"Oops. I forgot. No rush."
"Hmm. I wonder what they're planning." Misty said to herself.
"Haha! Here's the gym." Brock pointed out.
"I HATE DÉJÀ VU!" Ash screamed when he saw the sign on the door.
CLOSED
"Of all the days for Whitney to choose her days off," Aaron started "WHY DOES SHE CHOOSE THE DAYS KETCHEMS COME TO CHALLENGE HER!" He screamed at no one in particular earning him a few glances from pedestrians.
"Shut up Aaron." Marie told her boyfriend. "You're an embarrassment to us all."
Just then, a Clefairy came around the corner.
"Pika?"(Huh?)
"Pikachu Pika"(Whitney must be near)
Just like Pikachu said, Whitney came running to grab her Clefairy and ran straight into the door to the gym just when Clefairy jumped out of the way.
"Hi Whitney." Everyone chorused.
"I'm OK."
"Togprie"(Funny)
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After telling Whitney their story, our heroes begin to battle with Aaron up first.
"I wonder what Pokemon he'll use this time." Ash said.
"Are you going to ask for a 3-3 like last time?" Misty asked
"Nah. I think I'll use Bayleef."
"Pika?" (What about me?)
"You and Charizard are already my strongest. I'm just letting the others get stronger." After seeing the disappointed look on his face, Ash added, "Don't worry, you'll get your turn."
"Pika pi. Pikachu pikapika?"(But Ash, what if you catch more Pokemon?)
"I'll train them to. But you will always be my first. That's a place that nobody else can have. Here. Let's watch Aaron" Ash told his Pokemon while handing him a bottle of ketchup.
"Pikachu Pikapi." ("Thanks Ash").
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After Aaron battled Whitney's Nidorina, Ash battled Whitney's Milktank with Bayleef. Thankfully, it didn't last as long as the first time. Both Ketchems won their battles.
"Thanks Professor. We'll talk to you later Dad."
The twins hung up the vid-phone after being interviewed by DJ Mary (Both Ash and Aaron did better than their first times on radio). Apparently, everyone in Pallet heard the interview. Professor Oak also uploaded a program in their Pokedexes that would enable them to track the progress of their Pokemon.
"At least now we don't have to tell everyone we meet the story of the switch." Marie pointed out.
"Yeah. Whitney started to tease me about how I couldn't tell one from the other." Misty added.
"We switched clothes remember." Ash pointed out while entering the conversation. "Ok Pikachu. Let's see exactly how strong you are." And pointed Dexter at Pikachu.
"Pikachu. The Mouse Pokemon."
"Skip stats"
"Attacks: Thundershock, Quick Attack, Thunderbolt, Agility, Thunder. Level: 100."
"LEVEL 100?" Brock came in just in time to hear the level.
"Whose at level 100?" Andy asked just now entering.
"Pikachu"(Me)
"Alright Pikachu! Hey Aaron! What is Static's level?"
"Hold on."
"…Thunder. Level: 100."
"Same as Pikachu. Go Static." Aaron said giving his Pikachu a high-five.
"Pika!"(Yeah!)
"This calls for a celebration!" Misty said.
"Guys"
"Yeah. Let's shop for presents." Marie added.
"Guys"
"I'll find the grocery store" Brock said.
"GUYS"
Everyone looked at Ash.
"I don't think we should make a big deal about this."
"WHAT!"
"Pikachu pi. Pikachu?" (Why? Aren't you happy?)
"Of course I'm happy Pikachu. I couldn't be more proud of you. It's just. Team Rockets been so quiet, if they get word over exactly how strong you and Static are, it won't be just Jessie and James."
"Ash is right." Aaron added "What about Pearl and Hart. We haven't seen them in ages."
"Pika pikachu" (And then there's Butch and Cassidy) catching on.
"And Annie and Oakley." Ash added.
"And Attila and Hun." Marie added
"And Dr. Nanba." Misty said
"and Tyson" Brock put in.
"We have too many enemies." Andy pointed out.
"And what about the rumors?" Marie said.
"What rumors?" Aaron asked.
"Where Greg went, Hoenn, there are two teams. Team Aqua, and Team Magma."
"The Team Rocket Leader might feel threatened by them." Brock pointed out.
"He might be stealing other people's Pokemon so he can defeat them." Misty said
Ash and Aaron grabbed their Pikachus and hugged them.
"We'll defeat them. All three teams." Aaron vowed.
"That can be our purposes for becoming Masters." Ash added.
"We'll help." Brock said.
"Any way possible." Andy added.
"Thanks you guys."
TBC