A/N

Review reply: Ary sorry this is late but I had been planning on making all responses to reviews though PM's, yeah I know what you mean about including Pikachu in this because it's so well associated with Ash. The reason I'm not planning on doing so, although I did think about it again when you mentioned it, is that I think there isn't anything new I could do with Pikachu. Between the anime, manga's and other things I really don't think there is anything that Pikachu can do that hasn't already been done. Although I might include a Pokémon that isn't in its ball but I'm not completely sure yet it might even end up being more than one.

Before I start I would like to go through the character ages:

Ash: 13

Misty: 14 (roughly 9 months older than Ash)

Brock: 18

The reason for these is not random, at least not fully. There a compromise of the age gaps of electric tales and the anime. For those of you who don't know the ages gap is Ash being 2 years younger than Misty who is 3 years younger than Brock. In the anime there is no gap between Ash and Misty and Brock is 5 years older than them. So I went with an in-between value for each age gap.

Now to begin the actual story

Ash, Misty and the newest addition to their little group Brock are currently making their way to Cerulean city and Ash's next badge. Ash and Brock were looking forward to arriving; Ash to get his next badge and Brock said he was excited to get to a Pokémon centre. Ash didn't know why a Pokémon centre would be exciting but decided to just leave it alone since Brock always drifted off and made strange noises when he tried to ask.

"You know Ash I really don't think you should go to Cerulean city" Misty said trying to sound casual, trying being the key word as she was clearly failing. Fortunately Ash was barley listening and only let out a listless 'Uh huh' in response. "The Pokémon there are all really bad scary ghost-type Pokémon after all"

This caused Ash to stop dead and turn to her with a completely serious expression on his face "Really?"

"Yeah, the whole place is full of them so you wouldn't want to go there" she continued bouncing slightly; it seemed her plan was working.

"Ghost Pokémon that sounds…" he trailed off looking for the right word "Awesome, I'm going to catch as many as I can. I've always wanted to have a ghost type, I hear they're really fun to play with" he and Brock then turned and continued on their way to Cerulean City.

Seeing this Misty panicked and in doing so ran ahead and stretched her arms out in front of the duo "How about Vermillion city, its right by the beach and you can watch all the giant yachts pulling into the harbour…" she drifted off trying to think of something other than water, it was her favourite thing in the whole world though so not thinking about it was quiet a task "and there's this little park on top a hill where you can sit and watch the sun set… it's so romantic" she spewed her voice airy as if she was in a dream.

This didn't go unnoticed by Ash; he may be dense at times. He may also miss most romantic cues, or just cues in general to be honest, but that didn't stop him from getting the really obvious ones. Like how obvious it was that Misty had a crush on Brock.

It was the only explanation. Brock turns up and in less than a day Misty starts trying to get the group to go to places for the sole reason that they are 'romantic' clearly she had fallen for the man, Ash being the nice guy he is decided that he would help this happen, as a gift to his friends.

"Ok Misty you and Brock can go to that hill when we get to Vermillion" Ash spoke Misty instantly jumping forwards in a pleased gesture having missed what Ash was implying "Right after we leave Cerulean that is"

Misty face palmed at his annoying way of dealing with things as he and Brock once again began walking off without her. It's like they didn't even realise it was rude to walk away from a lady. They should be worshipping the ground she walks on-especially Ash-yet they treated her like she doesn't even exist-especially Ash.

Pokémon-Pokémon-Pokémon

A little later Ash and Brock had finally arrived in Cerulean City, Ash had noticed Misty was gone but Brock didn't seem to care so he let it go. Then when they walked in Brock separated as he had 'stuff' to check out.

He refused to say what, which had made Ash suspicious, but then Ash dismissed since Brock really didn't seem like the type of person to do bad things. When he arrived at the gym he found a huge Dewgong sign over the door. He assumed this meant it was water type gym.

This was confirmed when he entered and saw a giant pool. But he then questioned whether or not it was a gym when he entered the gym and instead of seeing a fierce battle he saw three sisters in the middle of a synchronised swimming event. One had blue hair, another pink and the final had the only normal colour blond.

He decided to stay and watch the show, not because they were attractive, but because in reality he was interested in synchronised swimming. At least that's what the normal part of his mind was convinced of by the ever growing girl obsessed part.

Pokémon-Pokémon-Pokémon

After watching the show he went back stage to try to find the gym leader, or at least someone involved in the gym that could help him. He was shocked to find a giant aquarium lined the walls filled with all kinds of fish he had never even seen before. Rare water Pokémon and fish alike swam around happily in the giant luxurious display tanks.

He then heard the synchronised swimmers as they came around the corner talking about the performance they had just done. 'There even prettier up close' Ash observed deciding not to voice that particular stray thought. "Excuse me"

"I'm sorry but if you like, want an interview you have to call our manager" the pink haired one said although she didn't seem sorry at all. If anything she seemed a proud of herself for having dismissed him so casually.

"No I'm here for a-" Ash was cut off as the pink-haired one once again began speaking.

"We don't do autographs" now she was talking down to him like he was a little kid, Ash was beginning to find this girl very annoying.

"No, that's not it at all. I'm just here looking for the gym leader" Ash said although he still wasn't sure if this even was a gym. While there were defiantly lots of Pokémon in the tanks there was still no evidence of a gym leader or anywhere to battle.

"You're looking at them" the blue-haired one said in a bubbly voice.

They then struck poses that clearly had been practiced several times to make them look as beautiful as possible showing off their curves in a way that made then impossible to ignore "We're the gym leaders here, that water stuff is just like, a hobby that our fans are into. We're actually like, world famous" the blond spoke explaining everything although Ash still thought it was slightly weird, he had been told gym leaders were always serious and focused on becoming as strong as possible. These girls were anything but serious.

"We pool our talents to make a big splash" the blue-haired one said the others all laughing at her joke together making Ash jump slightly now thinking that they were all idiots.

Pokémon-Pokémon-Pokémon

Later by the poolside- the pool apparently was where they would be battling- Ash declared his challenge loudly-something Brock said was standard "I CHALLENGE YOU ALL TO A BATTLE!" The girls gave him a confused look making Ash silently curse Brock; he could just imagine him sitting in the Pokémon centre laughing at what he caused now the airheads would think he was the stupid one.

Fortunately they were willing to push past his random yelling, or so he thought "We don't feel like battling right now…" the eldest that he now knew to be Daisy said hands behind her head.

Ash blinked staying completely silent for a second as he tried to process what they had just said, finally he spoke "…What?" they couldn't deny his request, not unless Brock had lied to Ash twice.

"We just got beat like two times in a row by kids from this no-where place called Pallet town" this depressed Ash since it meant he was behind two of them, but at least he was ahead of one. That counted for something … right?

"They were both full six-on-six battles too; we had to rush all our Pokémon to the centre when we were done" Daisy spoke now sounding slightly apologetic.

"This is the only one left" The girl known as Lily said enlarging a ball and throwing it gently into water so the Goldeen could appear swimming around slowly and happily.

"All it can do is horn attack"

"So there's no point in battling"

"At least we now have more time to focus on making ourselves even more beautiful" Ash was slightly amused by them perfectly continuing on from each other's sentences, if nothing else they were really good at that. But he still couldn't help the disappointed look that marred his features as he thought about not being able to get a gym badge.

"I know what you want" Daisy said sounding pleased with herself before clapping "Seel" a small Seel appeared swimming up to the girl and sticking its tongue out. Ash was surprised when he saw a tear drop shaped gym badge on its tongue, it seemed a little irresponsible to leave all gym badges in the mouths of Pokémon. They could swallow them and get sick because of it!

"The Cascade badge, you can have it" she said holding it out to Ash.

"I really would rather battle or do some kind of test to get my badge" he said hoping that there was something he could do that would make this feel less like charity, but they didn't seem impressed instead they just stared at him like he was insane for rejecting it. He was knew they wouldn't be willing to fulfil this request, so he would have to just take it if he wanted to get into the Pokémon league and he was about to take it when….

"Hold it right there!" An angry voice that Ash knew all too well yelled from the stands.

"Sorry about her, she my stalker and has a tendency to get mad for no reason" he muttered noticing the girls smile evilly at this, like they had just gained some very useful information somehow.

"I told you not to say that! I'm not your stalker you idiot" she said jumping down the stands surprisingly gracefully as she insulted Ash-he knew he deserved it so didn't protest…much.

"At least I didn't call you my streaker this time" he thought that reminding her of that would make her laugh cheering her up, looking back he wouldn't be able to say why he thought that would happen. It was just so awkward he felt he had to say something and, as usual, he said something that made the situation worse.

People did laugh though, just not Misty.

"Oh my God Misty, I never thought you would, like, do that for a guy at your age" Lily cried bending over and holding her stomach as she let out a girly laugh.

"Yeah Misty, and you always said WE were too flirty" Violet pilled on making Misty's face go even redder, she wasn't blushing out of embarrassment, she was going red with powerful red hot rage.

Fortunately Daisy actually decided to try to make things a little better clearly sensing the rage of Misty "It's a surprise to see you back so soon" Ash could tell they already knew each other but he wasn't sure how. They clearly didn't get along well though so he was a little worried something bad would happen and he would somehow end up in the middle of it.

"Yeah I remember a certain little girl with a big mouth yelling about not coming back until she was water Pokémon master" Violet said making Misty madder and making Ash realise that they were childhood friends like him and Gary.

"I'm only here because of him!" she said pointing at Ash angrily, maybe he really should have avoided Cerulean like she asked adding a little time onto his journey to avoid this-whatever this is-might've actually been worth it.

"Oh my God you really are stalking him!" Lily yelled looking genuinely shocked by this but clearly not upset, if anything she looked excited.

"Yeah so much for the Pokémon master stuff, you just wanted a boyfriend" Violet chipping in an evil glint in her eye.

"I guess he is kind of cute in childish way… not who I'd pick but I suppose you can't have the same standards as the sensational Cerulean sisters" Daisy commented not trying to be rude, she just was naturally apparently.

"I am one of the four sensational Cerulean Sisters" she was cut off by Lily speaking.

'Or maybe their sisters' a voice in Ash's head said sarcastically making him frown, even his own mind thought he was dumb!

"There are only three beautiful sensational Cerulean sisters and one runt" She spat condemningly.

This made Ash frown, even if they were sisters that didn't make it alright to pick on Misty. She was his friend after all, well at least he viewed her as a friend he didn't know if it was mutual or not yet. "I think Misty's beautiful" Ash said being a nice guy who always sticks up for people, something he knew Misty would appreciate and thank him for.

Misty blushed furiously at this, why would Ash say that? Was he trying to embarrass her, he must be. She saw her sisters smirking at her and hated it. First her sisters made fun of her now Ash was embarrassing her, this was the worst! Not wanting to be a fool she did the only thing she could think of and pushed Ash to try to save face. If she acted angry that would make them know show didn't like Ash! Right…?

Ash's belief that she would be flattered and happy to be complimented was wrong, really it was the opposite as she pushed him making him almost lose balance before yelling "I don't like this him, I'm here to battle him proving I'm not a quitter and I'm a better trainer than you three"

Despite Misty being right in her face Daisy didn't seem phased in the least "Well you are the only one with a Pokémon that can battle"

"Alright Ash" she turned to see that the boy was now sitting down petting a happy Seel. "Don't ignore me; I'm the gym leader so let's battle"

Ash scratched under the white Pokémon chin making in let out a pleased sound ignoring Misty completely as he was too busy playing with his new Pokémon friend.

"Wow Misty even like, your own boyfriend ignores you" Lily chipped in from the side smirking amused by Ash's actions. She was actually finding she liked him quiet funny, although he was clearly not doing it on purpose.

That kind of made it funnier though.

Pokémon-Pokémon-Pokémon

When Ash was finally done playing with the water type Pokémon he made his way to a small floating platform in the pool, he was slightly irritated when the youngest sister informed him he would have to get it out to the centre of the pool himself meaning he had to slowly move it by paddling with his hands.

He was even more annoyed when Misty left to go get change due to her sister's insistence, finally she returned in a very form fitting wetsuit. "Ok, this'll be a two on two match between Ash of Pallet town and Misty the Cerulean City gym leader" Daisy said surprising Ash with how professional she was acting "Begin like, whenever" she concluded weakly forgetting the rest disappointing Ash, he didn't know why he let himself believe it would be any different.

Misty looked at Ash ready to battle, but she was shocked when she noticed what he was doing. He was staring right at her chest with his mouth slightly open. He was such a pervert! What Misty didn't know was that he had been doing it without realising what he was doing whilst he thought about a battle strategy. His only water Pokémon was Magikarp, who despite having Dragon Rage as a last ditch effort to win would still be risky but he didn't have another. He just couldn't think what to do.

He was broken away from his thoughts by a Shellder hitting him in the face "Stop staring at me you perv" Misty cried indignantly crossing her arms to cover her chest, Ash pulled the small Pokémon off his face before being struck by inspiration, he knew exactly how to beat Misty. All he needed was to use his genius plan.

"Hey Misty can I borrow Starmie for this battle?" Ash yelled across the field a huge grin that said 'I'm a genius' spreading across his face as he initiated his plan.

"No!" Misty screeched destroying Ash's happiness with one word.

"But-but we share Pokémon" Ash said making Misty even madder, the statement itself wasn't the problem it was hearing her sisters talking about it. She didn't make it all out but she definitely heard 'Sharing Pokémon' and 'definitely a couple'.

She reached for something to throw at them but found she had nothing left, Shellder having been the closest solid object. Finally she resorted to yelling "You really think I'm going to let you borrow my strongest Pokémon to battle me!"

"Yeah, what wrong with that? You said we would be able to use each other's Pokémon whenever we need too, so why not?" he pointed out thinking back to when they initially agreed to be able to use each other's Pokémon in battles.

"Because I'm going to use Starmie" she explained putting it simply so that he would understand.

"Oh…can I borrow a different Pokémon then?" she faced palmed, Ash was so stupid sometimes. It was physical painful talking to him when he acted like this.

"You can have the Shellder by your feat" she yelled sarcastically before she saw him bending over and talking to the small happy Pokémon. He started gently petting it and it looked like it nodded agreeing to help "You idiot I was being sarcastic, it's a baby you can't use it!"

"Sarcastic?" he responded jokingly smiling at her, although in all honestly he hadn't known it was a baby Shellder. He wasn't really familiar with the species so didn't know that it being this small wasn't normal.

Misty growled deeply throwing out her first Pokémon; Goldeen, before Ash followed her lead throwing out his best water Pokémon; Magikarp. He had decided once again to use Magikarp in a gym battle, he knew it wasn't a great idea but since it was a water gym it seemed like he should.

He knew this was Magikarp's element so he would be doing his best, he was also once again hoping that this would be the last little push required for Magikarp's evolution "I know you can do it Magikarp, Misty's no threat"

"Goldeen start off with Horn drill" an angry Misty commanded, he was seriously insulting her battling ability when he himself had been a trainer for all of three weeks! The fish obeyed charging right at the smaller weaker fish with its horn spinning. But to Misty's surprise- and fury- Ash just smirked.

"Magikarp, hold still for now" the Black fish did as it was told as Misty continued to encourage Goldeen to go faster and faster. Ash waited till the last possible second before shouting "into the air!" Misty was unable to react as her Goldeen crashed into the wall Magikarp had been in, its spinning horn broke through with ease.

Unfortunately this resulted in it being stuck in the wall. "AH, Goldeen quick use water gun on Magikarp" But it was impossible as Goldeen continued to struggle to remove its imbedded horn.

"Now Magikarp, tackle" Ash yelled excitedly as his black fish rotated in the air before launching itself at the defenceless Goldeen.

"Goldeen gold" Misty's Pokémon was cut off by the attack connecting, freeing its horn and throwing it deeper into the water.

Misty let out a guttural growl at this scaring Ash slightly; he had forgotten that he would be travelling with Misty after this. She could torture him for days if he got her any angrier! "Goldeen come back up with fury attack" Goldeen seemed to instantly regain control after this, the previously injured fish turning and swimming at Magikarp with great speed.

The attack connected easily and painfully throwing Ash's poor Pokémon back as it was hit again and again. "Magikarp get away from it" Ash cried knowing his Pokémon wasn't strong enough for a direct battle.

"Magikarp"

Magikarp was unable to this though as Goldeen continued its relentless assault. "Now finish it off with Water gun" Misty commanded her Pokémon who with a cry of its name initiated the attack.

"Dive" Ash yelled as loudly as possible and saw Magikarp try to do as it so, but he couldn't be sure if Magikarp succeeded due to the attack landing so quickly. The water kicked up obscured everything from everyone.

"You know Misty's pretty awesome" Daisy commented smiling proudly as she watched the battle.

"Well we got all the beauty in the family so it figures she would get at least some talent" Lily dismissed waiting with intrigue to see the result of the battle.

Ash finally saw what he was hoping to see, Magikarp under the water. The fish Pokémon was clearly injured, clearly it was at least partially hit, but was still able to go. Ash paused momentarily thinking, he knew he didn't have long-Misty would see Magikarp soon-and he knew this would likely be his last chance.

He was tempted to go for Dragon rage, but in its condition doing so could result in Magikarp becoming exhausted again, something he was hoping to avoid. That meant he had only one good option left "Flail" Magikarp did as it was told, leaping out the water and hitting Goldeen with its surprisingly powerful attack.

"Goldeen"

The horned Pokémon was helpless as it flew through the air before landing on the ground. Repeatedly it cried its name as it attempted to get back to the water but it was hopeless, Goldeen wouldn't make it back to the water and without getting back to the water Goldeen would be unable to keep fighting. "Goldeen return" Misty yelled glaring at Ash as she did so before holding the ball close to her "You did great, you can rest now"

"You too Magikarp" Ash said returning the Pokémon whispering some praise to it before going for the next Pokémon in his team "I choose you Clefairy"

"Misty calls Starmie" Misty countered not surprising Ash in the least since she had already told him that she would be using Starmie.

A chorus of 'cute' could be heard from the side-lines when Ash's Clefairy started happily bouncing up and down.

"Clefairy use Metronome" Ash commanded hoping something good would be used. The pink Pokémon started wiggling its figure's back and forth preparing the attack.

"Use rapid spin to knock it into the water!" Starmie did as it was told spinning so fast it looked like it had dozens of spikes coming out of it. Just when it was about to connect Clefairy's fingers began glowing a bright red and…it disappeared.

Starmie was able to regain control simply landing in the water before coming to a stop, but still no one could see Clefairy. "Clefairy…Clefairy" Ash called but nothing happened.

"If your Pokémon has ran away then that means it is no longer battling and you lose" Misty shouted still seeming angry despite her winning, she didn't want to beat Ash based on a technicality like this!

"Clefairy please come back" Ash yelled, although he wasn't sure why Clefairy had disappeared! He was starting to get really worried since he couldn't find Clefairy no matter where he looked.

"Clefairy", Ash looked around frantically for the source of the voice but couldn't see it.

"Like, what's going on? Is Clefairy invisible or something" Violet asked looking around in circles too.

"I don't know" Daisy said also spinning in circles as if that would find the small cute Pokémon. She looked like a dog chasing its tail as she continued to spin around pointlessly.

Finally Ash realised he wasn't going to find Clefairy but then an idea came to him "Clefairy use sing!" Ash smirked, this battle was over. Starmie would fall asleep and there was nothing Misty could do about it!

He remembered seeing this move used in a contest on TV a few years ago. The trainer had been a musician himself and seemed obsessed with the move using it in almost every round as a finisher. This was why Ash was so happy when he found out Clefairy could do it, he was even happier because the co-ordinator that had used it had been praised for its calming effect on the audience.

Misty really needed to calm down after all.

It was also perfect because with Clefairy hidden it meant it would be impossible to counter.

"Clef-fair-rye, Clefairy" Ash felt like he had forgotten something. As the voice continued and Misty's Starmie fell asleep he realised what he had forgot. Sing would affect everyone present, not just Starmie! He vaguely remembered that the co-ordinator had said training to use a targeted sing was a hard thing, he felt kind of stupid for forgetting that.

As he lied down closing his eyes he vaguely heard Misty calling him an idiot as well as a sleepy declaration of his victory by Daisy.

He was able to fall asleep happy with this knowledge.

A/N

Can anyone guess what happened to Clefairy? Review with your thoughts

Please review with your thoughts on the chapter or the story in general!