I. Feel. So. Bad.
I AM SUPER SORRY GUYS! What is wrong me with me!?
UGH! WHY CAN'T I KEEP UP WITH THIS ONE BUT THE OTHER ONES I CAN!?
While I mentally slap myself, you guys enjoy this chapter, especially with this vote of Pokemon!
Rattata
Sandshrew
Nidoran (Female)
Vulpix
Jigglypuff
Meowth
Growlithe
Eevee
Pewter City
Episode 5: Part 1
Recap of the last episode...
A Beedrill then flew past Misty, startling her as she yelped in surprise, a chill going down her spine.
"I'll do anything! Let's just get out of this forest!" She exclaimed.
"No way! There's still plenty more pokemon in this forest!" Ash took off running with Metapod in his backpack. Misty started to follow after him, which soon lead to Luke and Aria following as well.
Aria smiled as she watched her brother laugh at all of the fun he was having.
Maybe Ash is really cut out to be a Pokemon Trainer...
She looked up at the sky for a moment.
I just wonder what kind of pokemon we're going to meet next...
I wanna be the very best
Like no one ever was
To catch them is my real test
To train them is my cause
I will travel across the land
Searching far and wide
Each Pokemon to understand
The power that's inside
Pokemon (Gotta catch 'em all)
It's you and me
I know it's my destiny
Pokemon
Ooh, you're my best friend
In a world we must defend
Pokemon (Gotta catch 'em all)
A heart so true
Our courage will pull us through
You teach me and I'll teach you
Pokemon (Gotta catch 'em all)
Gotta catch 'em all
Pokemon!
"Hey look guys!"
Aria, Luke, and Misty glance at Ash after their whole conversation on about what they plan to do once they reach Pewter City. Once they caught up to the boy, their eyes widen when they saw the city in front of them.
"It's Pewter City!" Misty says.
Ash sits down on the rock cross legged, taking deep breaths.
"I thought we'd be wandering inside that forest forever." He pants. Pikachu sits beside him, tired as much as he was.
"It goes to show this is how a Pokemon Trainer travels." Aria places one foot on the rock. "It isn't that far now."
"Agreed." Luke replies.
"Pewter is gray, the color of stone." A deep voice appears. "This city was famous for its stones a long time ago."
The four look over the ledge and spot a older man wearing a red hat sitting below them.
"What's with this guy?" Ash says confused. "Someone you know, Misty?"
Misty shakes her head. "No way."
"The name's Flint." He says. "What you're sitting on is my merchandise."
Ash panicked, standing up. "A-ah sorry!"
Great first impression.
"You sell stones for a certain price on how valuable they are?" Aria asks, noticing the numbers on the paper that were on top of the rocks.
Flint nods. "You need a pickling stone? Or maybe you don't."
Ash shakes his head, pointing at himself with his thumb.
"Sorry, I'm traveling to become a Pokemon Master."
Flint looked curious for a moment, then glances at the yellow mouse on the stairs. Pikachu takes a deep breath, wanting to take a rest.
"Your Pokemon's pretty tired." He gets up off of the ground. "Come on, I'll guide you to the Pokemon Center." He didn't give them a second to say something back.
"Despite his appearance, he seems like a nice person." Ash said, glancing over at his sister and Misty.
"You don't know really..." Misty responses.
Flint comes back with an extended hand.
"By the way, for resting on my rocks, it'll be 2 dollar charge."
Figures.
When they reached the Pokemon Center, the group sent on their separate ways. Aria went off to go gather more supplies after they leave the city, Luke decided to explore the town for a while, and Ash and Misty went to take care of healing up Ash's Pokemon.
Ash and Misty were distracted by a poster up on the wall and stared at it. Ash instantly felt his excitement overcome him.
"Pokemon League Regional Championships," He grinned. "All right!"
"Hold it." Misty told him, approaching him.
"What?" Ash replied confused.
"If you want to enter, you have to win against Gym Leaders of numerous cities and receive a badge as proof of that." She crosses her arms. "Can you do it?"
"Of course!" Ash turned his head at a chuckle and found Flint walking towards him and Misty.
"You plan to challenge Brock, the Gym Leader authorized for Pewter City's Pokemon Gym?" He asked.
"
"Yeah, of course." Ash said. "Once Pikachu and the others are healed, please take me to Brock or whoever's Gym."
Flint laughs once more, "You?" He walks away without another word, leaving Ash a bit surprised.
Moments after, they decided to get some lunch in order to be prepared for the day ahead.
"That old man's making a fool out of me." Ash said with a mouth full of food.
"You really think you can win?" Misty said surprised. "Gym Leaders are different from other trainers, they're ridiculously strong."
Ash stopped eating for a moment.
"If you come to me and ask nicely for help, I can lend a hand, too." Misty offered.
Ash huffed, continuing to eat. "Don't need it."
"Oh, I see! If you do as you please. You couldn't win against Pewter Gym's Brock!" Misty grabs her bag and walks the opposite directly away. Ash looked down and surprisingly found a bill near his drink.
"Hey! Pay for the food!"
Let's just say he lucked out.
Yeah. Short. I rushed this too. I mean, I kinda wanted to give Ash a bit of a spotlight since Aria was been taking it this entire time. I mean, this story is about her after all, I just haven't worked out all of the plans yet. Or have I?
No, that was just stupid of me to say. Anyway, I hope I'll be posting a new chapter of this soon, because oh boy is this going to take a while.
Later!