Chapter 3
A month before Scarlet's third birthday, Ash had attended a summer camp hosted by Professor Oak. Ash went there to gain some experience in pokemon training. He was now eight years old. And soon Scarlet would be three years old. During Ash's time at summer camp, he met a girl with a straw hat. She had hurt her knee and Ash helped her out, but he gained a secret crush on her. And the girl gained a crush on him. Soon the camp ended and Ash returned home to his mother and little sister. Scarlet hugged her big brother after he returned. Scarlet said, "Welcome home big brother!" Ash smiled and responded, "Thanks, little sis."
The next day Scarlet's birthday had arrived. Scarlet was excited, but Ash had an eerie feeling that something bad was going to happen. Scarlet noticed that Ash was not as excited as she was. She got concerned and she asked, "Big brother, what's wrong? Are you not excited that it's my birthday?" Ash responded, "Of course I'm excited, but I do have an off feeling that's bugging me." Scarlet questioned, "What kind of 'off' feeling?" Ash said reassuringly, "I'm sure it's nothing we need worry about. So let's not let it keep us from having fun on your birthday." Scarlet knew he was trying not to worry her and to hide what he was feeling, and she was okay with that. She knew he was right. They shouldn't let this feeling keep them from enjoying her birthday.
The day was full of events that happened one after another. Ash and Scarlet played games, Delia cooked and baked in the kitchen, and Gary and Professor Oak were coming over to celebrate with them. When Gary and Professor Oak began walking to Ash's house. Gary complained, "Why do we have to go celebrate that dumb girl's birthday?" Gary actually liked Scarlet, but he would never admit it since he and Ash were rivals to the core. Professor Oak replied, "Because Delia graciously invited us and it's only polite to accept the invite." Gary knew his grandfather was right, but he just couldn't accept that. When they were halfway there, a large truck drove by them almost running them over in the process. Gary and Professor Oak were shocked when the truck stopped in front of Ash's house. Then people with extremely tacky clothing hopped out of the truck and drew out their pokemon. They watched as one of them approached the front door. The Admin kicked the door open and frightened gasps came from Delia, Ash, and Scarlet.
Delia angrily said, "Who are you?! And what do you want?!" The Admin replied, "My name doesn't matter to you! And all you need to know is that we're here on official business!" Delia responded, "We?!" The Admin stepped aside to show her the grunts and their drawn pokemon. Scarlet got scared by the pokemon, but Ash wrapped his arms around her in an effort to comfort her. The Admin walked towards Ash and Scarlet. Delia stepped in between and said, "Don't you dare go near them!" , "Step aside before you get hurt, Missy!" The admin demanded. Delia yelled, "Not on your life!" "You leave us no choice then," sighed the Admin. She stepped aside and a powerful hyper beam sent Delia flying. The force from the attack caused the back wall of the house to break and Delia landed in the back yard. Ash and Scarlet were now face to face with the Admin. They moved to avoid getting hit, but they had separated from the embrace. The Admin approached Scarlet. Ash attempted to protect her, but only to find himself in the Admin's custody. She began dragging him away from Scarlet. Scarlet watched in horror as he was dragged away. She began screaming his name and ran after him.
Gary and Professor Oak watched the Admin drag Ash out of the house and load him in their truck. As the truck sped away, they watched Scarlet run after it and scream her brother's name. Gary ran after her while Professor Oak checked on Delia. Scarlet continued to run after her brother, but she collapsed in a field unable to catch up to them. She watched as the truck vanished from sight. She began to cry, but all of a sudden a voice spoke it her. "Young human, why are you in such pain and agony?" Scarlet looked up and she whimpered, "Who are you?" The pokemon replied, "I am Mewtwo. Please, little one, tell me why you are in such despair." She explained, "My birthday is ruined because bad people hurt my mother and kidnapped my big brother." Mewtwo asked, "What is your brother's name, dear one?" She sniffled, "His name is Ash." Mewtwo's eyes widened with shock and he decided to help her. Mewtwo said, "I will help you get your brother back, but you are far too young to go on a journey." Scarlet nodded in agreement. Mewtwo continued, "So until you become a trainer, I'll erase this event from your memory." She got nervous and she questioned, "Will I forget my brother?! And will I forget him forever?!" Mewtwo replied, "You will forget your brother, but you won't forget him forever. You will remember this event seven years from now." She was glad that she wouldn't forget him forever, but she said, "I will only go through with it if I can remember what the people did to my mother." Mewtwo nodded, "Very well." Mewtwo's eyes glowed as it erased Scarlet's memories of Ash. She passed out, but Mewtwo stayed with her until someone came to get her.
Gary came running up and he saw the large pokemon. He stopped to see Scarlet lying on the ground unconscious. He called out, "Scarlet! What did you do to her?!" Mewtwo said, "Don't worry, human. Scarlet is only sleeping. She will wake up soon, but she will not remember the events that happened to her brother." Gary was relieved that she was okay, but he asked, "Why won't she remember them?" Mewtwo replied, "Because I erased them, but she will remember them again when she is ten years old." Gary trusted Mewtwo and the pokemon left as Gary began carrying her home.
Professor Oak saw Gary coming back with Scarlet in his arms. He called out and said, "Gary, I need to rush Delia to the Hospital. She's in critical condition. Would you mind watching Scarlet for awhile?" Gary responded, "No, I don't mind at all. Get there safely, Gramps!" Professor Oak left and Gary took Scarlet inside and put her to bed. Gary began thinking to himself. Scarlet now needed her mother and Ash more than ever because of these troubling times. Gary then vowed to help protect her for Ash's sake. And he would help her rescue him from the clutches of evil.