Chapter 4: Lustful Bidding

The rest of the night had gone by in a blur for Misty. She remembers getting a ride home from Ash, and she remembers packing her suitcase for a week in Pallet Town. But when Misty's alarm clock went off at eight am, she was dazed as to why she had set it so early. She looked over to the light coming from the window and noticed her suitcase below the windowsill. Then it struck her. Oh crap! I have to get to Pallet Town! Gary needs me! Misty thought and hurriedly went to take a shower. Togepi awoke when she heard the slam of the bathroom door. It rubbed its small eyes and looked around for its mother. Hearing the water on in the bathroom, Togepi felt safer knowing where Misty was. It cuddled its pillow and drifted back to sleep. After ten minutes, Misty exited the bathroom and got dressed. She slipped on her usual outfit; a yellow cut off tank top, jean shorts, and red suspenders. Feeling ready to take on the enormous task lying ahead in Pallet Town, Misty grabbed Togepi and her suitcase and headed out the door. She had gotten her sisters to cover for her, due to the dire situation. They happily agreed, and now she was on her way to Pallet.

Misty decided to simply bike there, for old time's sake. Misty rode her bike over to Ash's all the time before she got her own car, but she decided she needed the exercise as well. It would only take about an hour to Pallet by foot, so it wouldn't take long to get there by bike. About a half hour later, Misty was overlooking the entire town from a large hill. She drifted down the large hill, careful to avoid Ash's house. She didn't tell him about her and Gary's agreement, so Misty took the route behind it. A few minutes later, she arrived at Professor Oak's laboratory. Setting her bike down before the gate, she went up to the intercom and pushed the button. It took a few rings for someone to answer.

"Hey hey hey! Red actually decided to show her sexy ass today! *hic* C'mon in, babe!" Gary said drunkenly through the intercom. The gate opened, and Misty sighed and took her "sexy ass" inside the lab. Or mansion more like it. Though it may be small on the outside, the Oak residence is very large on the inside. She looked around for the drunken idiot she was supposed to take care of. No sign of him except for empty bottles scattering the living room and den. As she walked down one of the hallways, Misty heard the loud CRACK! of dishes and glass hitting the floor. She picked up the pace until she ran smack-dab into Professor Oak himself.

"Oh, I'm so sorry sir! I was just here to-" Misty said but Professor Oak covered her mouth. She looked embarrassed.

"I know why you're here, and I'm grateful. As of right now, Gary's raiding the kitchen for something to eat. I've heard marijuana gives you the munchies. But please, go help him. I'd appreciate it." Professor Oak said in a low tone and continued on until Misty heard the front door slam. It seems like even Gary's family has walked out on him. Misty continued down the hallway until she spotted a wide open door. There she saw Gary sticking his head in the refrigerator. He was tossing things out on the floor that he didn't find suitable to eat. Carrots, peppers, and all sorts of foods lay scattered about. Misty was surprised to see he didn't like the same foods as she did. But she caught a stray apple flying in the air and chucked it at his head. It made a thud noise and Gary stopped throwing things.

"Ow, what the hell Carrot-Top?" Gary said and took his head out of the freezer. She stifled her laughter and put on her serious face.

"You remember why I'm here, don't you?" Misty said sternly. She looked straight into Gary's pinkish bloodshot eyes. He gave a wicked smile.

"To straddle me and give me hot, steamy sex?" Gary said, dragging out the steamy part. Misty grew bright red and slapped him across the face. He smirked, looking like that slap didn't faze him at all.

"No, you asswipe! You need to get sober. And from the looks of this place, it needs to be soon." Misty said and pointed to the scattered food all over the floor. He chuckled at the sight and began to talk away. Misty was now furious with Gary. She had seen the soft side of him, the part that longed to be loved, but it was gone now. She liked that Gary much more than this one. She picked up the apple and chucked it at him again. But her shot was too low and it hit his butt. He turned around and gave her a dirty look.

"If only that was your hand and not an apple, Red, well..." He said and gave a devious smile. Misty managed to hide her blush this time and decided to try a new tactic. She gave a sly smile and pushed her butt out a bit. The look on Gary's face was priceless. His mouth hung ajar and he stared. Misty let out a girly giggle, seducing him even more. He began to move towards her. Misty let him get about a foot away, and then she stopped him. She grabbed his collar and whispered in his ear, making him shiver.

"If you want this, you're gonna need to sober up. I don't fool around with stoned men." Misty said seductively in his ear, and then turned away. Using the same voice, she pointed to the food on the floor.

"Be a good boy and sweep this up, will ya?" Misty said and winked at Gary. Spellbound, Gary nodded and went to grab a broom. Misty smiled to herself, proud and amazed at what her newfound power could do to men.