Author's Note: I'm alive; sorry if I disappointed anyone. However, I can finally bring chapter 3 for this story to you all! Although the third user missed one, she still receives the shout-out. Shout-outs to RPG1115, PokemonOtaku0909, and QuartzClaw. The name of the episode in which Ash pulls Brock's ear as opposed to Misty (which is hilarious, by the way) is "Espeon, Not Included." The shout-out goes to a user formerly known as Smile Like Korrina. The names of the Pokémon are Mankey (56), Machop (66), Espeon (196), Mudkip (258), Riolu (447), Throh (538) and Pancham (674). Mankey has always been one of my favorite Fighting-types, alongside Machop. I caught an Eevee and was amazed when he (yes, I remember my Eevee's gender) evolved into Espeon. As far as Mudkip goes, cuteness is a factor. Riolu and Tyrogue are the only baby Fighting-type Pokémon; plus Riolu is so cute! Next up is Throh. My original intention was Sawk, but I've been fascinated by judo and I actually did a little bit of judo when I was younger. You're probably wondering (if you don't know your stuff) what the heck judo has to do with Throh. Throh is the "Judo Pokémon." Lastly, Pancham. Other than cuteness, Pancham is pretty awesome. It's about time they based a Pokémon on a panda! Plus, Pancham evolving is an interesting method. Anyway, minus my OCs, I don't own Pokémon. I'll also touch base on why Forrest is worried about Ash. By the way, of Brock's remaining siblings, Tommy is the latest to turn 10. I also don't own Mercedes-Benz.
Chapter 3: Catching Up
(Ketchum residence, Alexa's P.O.V.)
I was watching Ash flip through some channels. "Let's see what's on channel 56," he says.
"So, if you're just tuning in, we're at scenic Pummelo Island, with Orange League Champion Leader, Drake Dawson," a reporter says.
"Thank you, Beverly," Drake says.
"Now Drake, what can you say about your coworkers Rudy Peterson and Cissy Morrison? Are any of the rumors true?" she asks.
"Rudy is the gym leader on Trovita Island, whereas Cissy leads the Mikan Island gym. Rudy and Cissy are in fact getting married," Drake says.
"Those two were practically made for each other," Ash says, changing the channel. Apparently, he knows them.
"Hey, Ash, how do you know them?" I ask.
"I battled in the Orange League and defeated Drake. I was later informed that since I beat Drake, I could take over as a gym leader," he says.
"Pika," Pikachu says.
"I couldn't have done it without Pikachu, though. Anyway, I turned the position down. Let's try channel 66," he says. A battle between a male and a female trainer is going on. Both trainers have a ball at the ready.
"Trainers Reika Rivera and Axel Garcia are down to their final Pokémon," an announcer says.
"Just because we're friends doesn't mean I'll be going easy on you," Axel says.
"I wouldn't have it any other way, Axel," Reika says.
"Pangoro, let's go," Axel says. 'Pangoro, huh. I bet that'll grab Ash's attention,' I think.
"So your Pancham evolved. Well I have a surprise as well. Sylveon, come on out!" she says.
"Pangoro, let's make this a quick one. Use Arm Thrust!" Axel shouts.
"Sylveon, use Quick Attack and then go for Draining Kiss!" Reika counters.
'Reika's smart. Using Sylveon against Pangoro is strategy.'
"Don't know. Let's change the channel," Ash says.
Pikachu face-paws and I sigh.
(Pewter Museum of Science, Forrest's P.O.V.)
"Okay, I'm ready," my brother says. I look at my brother before opening the door. He's grown out of his green shirt and brown shorts. I myself have outgrown my green striped shirt and pants. I'm wearing black pants and a white T-shirt with cutoff sleeves under a red short-sleeved jacket; I also have on red tennis shoes. Tommy is now 10. He is wearing green cargo pants with gray tennis shoes. He has a black T-shirt, which is only seen by his sleeves; over it is a gray jacket with orange pockets. The top part is orange, whereas the rest is gray; except for the collar, which is charcoal in color and has a green dot on it.
"Forrest," Tommy says. I open the door.
"Well, don't you boys look nice?" a familiar voice asks. It's Lucy, our sister-in-law.
"Hiya Lucy! I'm finally 10!" Tommy says. There are 4 balls on the table, 3 for the Kanto starters and a Rock-type. It's no sooner that Professor Oak comes.
"Ah, Forrest, good to see you," he says.
"Come on, I wanna see 'em already!" Tommy says. I stand to the side with Lucy. This isn't the first time I'm seeing a sibling pick. Salvadore chose Squirtle and Yolanda actually took Brock's Geodude, both of which are in their middle forms of Wartortle and Graveler.
"Up first is Charmander, a Fire-type," Professor Oak says.
"Char, Charmander," the little Fire-type says.
"Next, you have Bulbasaur, a Grass-type," the professor says.
"Bulba!" Bulbasaur says, determined.
"Then of course there's Squirtle, a Water-type," he says.
"Squirtle!" the little Water-type says. If he picks Squirtle, we'll have the Squirtle evolutionary line.
"Now this was a surprise from your brother," Professor Oak says, catching my attention.
"Me?" I say. The professor nods.
Tommy turns to me after the professor hands me the ball.
"Well, this was for if you wanted to start your journey with a Rock-type. I mean, dad gave Brock Onix and Brock gave me Rhyhorn. So, I went to Hoenn not too long ago with Lucy and caught this," I say, opening the ball.
"Aron," the small Pokémon says.
"Whoa. If I take Charmander, I'll have a square match against Misty and it might aid me in Viridian City," Tommy says. Too bad Viridian's no longer a Ground-type gym.
"If I pick Bulbasaur, I'll beat you, Misty, Lt. Surge and it'll definitely give me an advantage in Viridian," he says.
"Then if I pick Squirtle, there'll be the full set. Of course I'll beat you and it'd give me a good battle with Blaine's son," he says.
"However, Aron doesn't seem like an easy find," he says.
"So, do you know which one you'd like to start with?" the professor asks. Tommy nods.
"Aron, how would you like to be my partner?" Tommy says. The Iron Armor Pokémon happily rams itself into Tommy's chest. Professor Oak recalls the other 3 and gives Tommy 5 Poké Balls, and a Pokédex.
"Thank you so much, Forrest," he says, almost squishing me.
"You're welcome," I say.
"Now I get to face you for my first gym badge!" he says.
"You can't do that," I say.
"What? Why not?" he asks.
"You know that the Pewter gym is now 3-on-3," I remind him. He sighs, as Professor Oak leaves.
"Well, I guess Aron and I will be catching some new Pokémon, won't we?" Tommy says. He takes his backpack, which is blue and recalls Aron. After Lucy and I see him off, I sigh.
"Something bothering you, Forrest?" Lucy asks. I nod.
"Why don't we go for a drive? Maybe the restaurant in Viridian?" she asks.
"Okay," I say, remembering I get my discount.
'I wonder if we'll see Mason,' I think to myself as we get into Lucy's Mercedes-Benz.
(Pardon the interruption A/N: Sorry! You're probably wondering who Mason is. I'll get to that. I wanted to say that I tweaked Brock's attire from Red and Blue a little, so it'd suit Forrest. As for Tommy, I used Brock's attire from FireRed and LeafGreen, no tweaks, really. That's probably where I'll get the rest of their "future attire" –meaning when I have them older– from: Brock's Bulbapedia page. Also, by "them", in this case, I'm referring to Brock's brothers. If any of you are reading the crossover, their attire will be different. The same can be said for any other futuristic stories, listed on my profile. Back to the story!)
(Alexa's P.O.V.)
"I'm gonna get dressed. Change the channel if you want," Ash says. Pikachu goes. I sit down and grab the remote.
"Let's see, channel 674," I say.
"I'm here at the Battle Chateau with Cyllage Gym Leader, Grant Willis. So, Grant, from what I understand, you and the other Kalos leaders are battling here at the chateau. Is this for exhibition?" April asks.
"No, April. See, per request of League president Charles Goodshow, he said that since the Elite 4 members are already ranked, it'd make sense for the gym leaders to be as well," Grant calmly states.
"I see. I don't see Clemont, the Lumiose gym leader or Korrina, the Santalune gym leader," April says.
"We've been trying to get Clemont away from his inventions. As for Korrina, she's probably somewhere arguing with Olympia," an all-too familiar voice says. The camera focuses on my sister.
"Well, what do you know? Here's Santalune Gym Leader Viola Paquet. Anything you'd like to add?" April asks.
'Of course,' I think.
"Yes. Trainers not just from Kalos are encouraged to compete here, but other regions as well," Viola says.
"I see. We'll have the results of those battles later tonight. I'm April Mendoza for Gym Freaks. Back to you in the studio," she says.
"What did I miss?" Ash asks as he's coming down from the stairs.
"Oh, not much," I say. Ash is just wearing jeans and a white T-shirt.
"I wanna see how Iris and Cilan are doing," he says. I hand him the remote.
(Meanwhile in Kalos. Grant's P.O.V.)
"So Clemont can't get away from his inventions?" Valerie asks.
"According to him, the Clembots 1-7 have failed," Viola says.
"We don't need to have this argument. Psychic types are better and you know that," Olympia says.
"I don't care about the advantage. Type isn't everything you know!" Korrina snaps.
"Alright, alright, break it up you two," I say, getting between the two. Valerie has restrained Olympia, while Viola has done the same with Korrina.
"I think we need to have an intervention with Clemont. Perhaps at the next meeting?" Ramos suggests.
"Maybe then we can prove which type is better. Everyone knows it's Fighting," Korrina says.
"Psychic," Olympia says.
"Fighting," Korrina says.
"Enough!" I shout. Everyone either takes a step back or looks at me.
"Interesting," Wulfric says.
"You don't see Ramos and Clemont butting heads because Ramos has an advantage. You certainly don't see Siebold and Malva arguing, and that debate has been around for a long time," I say.
"Take that back, aqua boy!" a familiar voice shouts.
"Make me, flame girl," another counters.
"You were saying?" Viola asks.
"Fire is the superior type," Malva says.
"No, it's Water," Siebold counters. "Everyone knows that your father uses Fire-types for evil," he adds.
Big mistake.
"Take it back," Malva snaps.
"He shouldn't have gone there," Olympia says.
"He dug his own grave," Valerie says.
"We'll need a new Elite," Korrina says.
"Hey, everyone. What did we miss?" Some of us turn and see Clemont, Drasna, Wikstrom and Diantha.
"Just Olympia and Korrina bickering and Malva trying to kill Siebold," Viola says.
"Alright, everyone. Attention, s'il vous plait," Turner says, not looking up.
"Madame Paquet?" he says.
"Ici," Viola says.
"Monsieur Willis?" he says.
"Ici," I say.
The list continues. Korrina Ortiz, Ramos Salerno, Clemont Liscio, Valerie Bristol, Olympia Thomas, Wulfric Price, Siebold James, Malva Stevens, Drasna Johnson, Wikstrom Pollock and Diantha Gardner. This is gonna be a long day.
(Back in Kanto, Viridian Diner. Lucy's P.O.V.)
"So, Brock is asking you to 'monitor' Ash's actions?" I ask.
"Yeah," Forrest says. "Brock sees Ash as a brother and he worries about him," he adds.
"Hasn't Ash's father stopped by?" I ask.
"No one knows much about him," Forrest replies.
"Well, last I heard, he was on Mt. Silver. I think he's coming back to Pallet soon," a voice says.
"Mason!" Forrest exclaims.
Mason has dark brown hair, green eyes, and is dressed nicely. I can't shake his familiarity.
"You're Diego's younger brother, aren't you?" I say.
"Yeah. Oh, now I remember!" he says.
"So how do you know Adam?" I ask.
"A lot of people looked up to him and Blue before he passed. Red's been considered a hero to kids in Pallet," Mason explains. Bryce Oak, better known as Blue.
"I could ask you the same question," Forrest says.
"When he, Bryce, Kelly Green, Allison Yellow, Jeremy Gold, Silver Rebolledo—formerly Price, Crystal Sewell, Ruby Maple, Sapphire Birch, and Emerald Stephens were younger, they competed in a tournament in the Battle Dome. I met Adam during a break and asked him if he ever considered becoming a Frontier Brain. He declined. At the time, he was Kanto's champion," I say.
"Is anyone still alive?" Forrest asks.
"Adam, Kelly, Allison, Crystal, Ruby and Emerald are all still alive. Bryce passed away after the birth of his son, Jeremy passed away after a car wreck, and Sapphire was killed in a training accident," I say.
"I'll bring you the check," Mason somberly says.
"Don't forget I'm a gym leader," Forrest calls. Mason nods.
'They lived good lives,' I think to myself.
(Back in Pallet. Normal P.O.V.)
Ash just punched in 5-3-8 on the remote, not really knowing what channel he selected.
"I'm here in Striaton City with Cilan Dodge and Iris Yuki. Rumors say that you two have been dating. Is this true?" a reporter asks.
"Actually, Kelsey, Iris and I are engaged," Cilan says, showing off a ring on his finger. Iris does the same.
"That's good for them," Ash says, changing to channel 447.
"I'm here with two of Sinnoh's hottest couples: Barry McGonnigal and Dawn Berlitz, as well as Paul Shinji and Zoey Williams. So, who wants to go first?" the reporter asks.
"I'll go first!" Barry exclaims.
"Very well, Barry. How do you and Dawn know each other?" the reporter asks.
"Well Rhonda, Dawn and I both grew up in Twinleaf Town. We didn't see each other as often as one would think, but that's because I had to be with my dad at the Battle Tower. He's the,"
"Tower Tycoon. Yes, Barry, we know. You say it at every chance you get," Paul says.
"I oughta fine you for interrupting me!" Barry shouts.
"So Dawn, why Barry? Does Twinleaf have a low boy population?" Rhonda asks.
Dawn giggles and says, "No. The only other boy I really know is one of my rivals, Kenny Hudson. See, dating isn't as strict as marriage in the Berlitz clan."
"Would you mind telling us, if it's not too personal, how you're a member of the Berlitz clan?" Rhonda asks.
"Not at all. My dad's younger brother is Anthony Berlitz, father of Platinum Berlitz and husband of Professor Yanase Berlitz," Dawn answers.
"I see. How did it come down to Barry and Kenny?" Rhonda asks.
"Marriage has to be to a boy from either Twinleaf Town or Sandgem Town. Barry and Kenny battled each other. Lucas didn't bother, since he already has a girlfriend," Dawn says.
"As in Lucas Rowan?" Rhonda asks. Dawn nods.
"We started dating four months ago," Barry says.
"I see. Now, how about you two?" Rhonda asks, moving from Dawn and Barry to Paul and Zoey.
"Paul and I met about a year ago, shortly after Ash Ketchum won his seventh badge from Candice," Zoey begins. Ash focuses a little more at the mention of his name.
"I challenged Candice to a battle, not knowing that she had just battled Ash and lost. While some people made a big deal of our 'rivalry', I didn't think it was a big deal. No, I didn't get along with Ash for a long time. We made amends, mostly on his terms," Paul says. Ash laughs, as Paul had directed his comment towards Barry.
"Paul explained that he came off as a jerk because his dad died when he was five. His mom had to work two full time jobs in order to support her family," Zoey says.
"Now I understand Barry isn't the only one related to a Frontier Brain. I think I can tell by the resemblance, but for those who can't, would you mind sharing?" Rhonda asks.
"My mother is the Hall Matron, Argenta. She's also one of few Frontier Brains to have gone up against the Tower Tycoon and won," Paul says, definitely irking Barry. An amused smirk can be seen on Paul's usually stoic face.
"I should fine you just for bringing that up!" Barry shouts.
"Well, that's all the time we have. I'm Rhonda Krempa for Sinnoh Now. Tune in next week when we investigate the rumor of the engaged champion!" Rhonda says.
(Interruption A/N: I'm not gonna say what the last channels are. You'll see why Kanto has two below. I promise!)
Ash changed the channel to one covering Hoenn.
"I'm here with Hoenn's newest coordinator couple. We have Top Coordinator Drew Hayden and the Princess of Hoenn, May Maple," a reporter says.
"If you ask me, Tanya, May can be more of a drama queen then a princess," Drew says, flicking his hair. May elbows him in the ribs.
"Anything you'd like to say, May? Like how you two met?" Tanya asks.
"Drew and I met a few years ago. It all started when I was training with my Beautifly. A stray Frisbee flew in Drew's direction," May says.
"I caught it, spun it on my finger and told her she lacked talent," Drew says.
"Why did you say that?" Tanya asks.
"I hadn't seen her perform in a contest. I was just walking down the path and saw a girl with her Beautifly. I thought she was playing games. Plus, there were three other guys with her," Drew says. "Her brother Max Maple, Ash Ketchum and Pewter Gym Leader Brock Harrison," he continues.
"Former. One of his brothers became the gym leader," May says.
"That's all the time we have folks. For Hoenn News Now, I'm Tanya Hoffman, signing off," Tanya says.
The commercial that comes on catches Ash's attention.
(En route to Pewter City, Forrest's P.O.V.)
"I think it'd be cooler if Silph Co. made a device that could translate what Pokémon were saying," I say.
"You could always ask a psychic," Lucy says.
(A cemetery in Cherrygrove City. Ethan's P.O.V.)
I walk between the graves.
'Found it,' I think to myself.
JEREMY DAVID GOLD
7/21/1971-8/9/2013
HATCHER, SON, FATHER
R.I.P.
I place the flowers on the grave. "Happy birthday, Dad. Everyone is doing well. Well, I'm getting along okay. I haven't talked to Kris in a while," I say.
"I hate to interrupt. Really, I do. However, there's a news crew looking for you," a voice says. I turn.
"Soul. Come to insult my dad?" I ask.
"No you dolt. My dad might not have got along with your dad and I may hate you," he says.
"Get on with it," I say.
"However, I've come to tolerate you. Coming?" he asks, turning away. I nod.
"I'll see you in September, dad. Mom's gonna be with me. Boy, Soul takes after his dad, doesn't he?" I say.
(Back in Pallet. Normal P.O.V.)
Ash's newest channel is channel 196, aka the JBN. The Johto Battle Network.
"Now this looks like a battle," Ash says.
He's right. It's bound to be interesting because Lance is taking on fellow Elite 4 member Karen in an exhibition match.
"Today's battle is between champion Lance Grayson and Karen Morinelli," an announcer says.
Ash leans in and then the TV goes fuzzy, causing him to slump.
"We interrupt this program for a special news update. Charlotte Huntley is in Cherrygrove City. Charlotte?" a newscaster says.
"Thank you, Anton. I'm here with Soul Storm, Ethan Gold and Kris Sewell. So what's it like to be related to a dexholder?" Charlotte asks.
"It's alright," Soul says, shrugging.
"It's interesting for me because I don't look too much like my mom," Kris says.
"As for you, Ethan?" she asks.
Ethan sighs.
"For those of you who don't know, Ethan's father, Jeremy Gold passed away two years ago on this very day," Soul says.
"Ethan is really like his father. Sweet, smiling, determined, stubborn," Kris says.
"Hey!" Ethan says, earning a giggle from Kris.
"We'll take a break and resume after this battle. Back to you, Anton," Charlotte says.
"At least he knows his dad," Ash says.
"Dragonite, let's do this!" Lance says, tossing a ball.
"I should've known you'd use your signature, even for an exhibition. In that case, I'll use mine," Karen says, grabbing a ball of her own. "Umbreon, to the field!"
"Ladies first," Lance says.
"How sweet. Umbreon, let's start with Shadow Ball!" Karen says.
Umbreon complies.
"Dragon Claw!" Lance bellows. Dragonite complies, but Umbreon dodges after Karen's command.
"Umbreon, use Charm!" Karen says.
Umbreon complies and charges the attack.
"It's gonna take more than a Normal type attack, Karen," Lance says, smirking.
"I don't know how much longer you'll be smirking, dragon boy. Newsflash, Charm is a Fairy type move. Full power, Umbreon!" Karen says.
Umbreon complies and the attack hits Dragonite, infatuating it.
"Dark Pulse into Giga Impact!" Karen says. Umbreon complies and the collision results in an explosion. When the smoke clears, Umbreon is standing back on his platform. Dragonite has swirly eyes.
"Dragonite is unable to battle, making Karen and Umbreon the winners!" the ref says. The crowd cheers and Umbreon jumps into Karen's arms. Lance returns his fallen Dragonite and Karen does the same with Umbreon.
"Good battle, Karen," Lance says.
"Same to you," Karen says, shaking Lance's hand. Ash quickly changes the channel to 66.
"Isn't that the golf channel?" Alexa asks.
"Nope," Ash says as a battle ends between a Gengar and a Nidorino.
"We'll bring you back to that historic battle after this. I'm Alice Maddex, here on Route 22 with Gary Oak and Leaf Green. Now Leaf, is it true that you're planning to challenge Lance for his title?" Alice says.
"Yes, yes it is," Leaf says.
"Is it also true that you're dating Gary Oak?" Alice asks.
Before Leaf can say anything, Gary beats her to the punch. "What can I say? It's like she used Attract on me and it was super effective," he says.
Leaf rolls her eyes.
"Despite the fights we have, Gary and I have known each other since we were young children," Leaf says.
They finish the interview and it flicks back to the battle. Ash is happy for his friends, but wants to know how Misty is doing…
A/N: Finally, chapter 3 is done!
Dawn: Wait, so you're ending it in a cliffhanger?
Barry: Looks like it.
Gary: What was that?
Me: What?
Gary: It was like she used Attract and it was super effective. I may have cheesy lines, but not that cheesy!
May: Ooh, cheese! I want some!
Drew: Not literally, airhead.
Leaf: Can't believe he admitted it.
Zoey: I gotta say that that's pretty weird. For Queen, anyway.
Iris: I agree.
Cilan: I'd watch what you say.
Me: Still here, you know.
Paul: Don't you have an exam to study for?
Zoey: Plus a paper to write?
Me: Maybe.
Dawn: Aren't they both due on Saturday?
Barry: That's two days from now!
Me: *groans* You guys aren't helping me, you know! *storms off angrily, drops a piece of paper*
Cilan (picks up the paper): It's investigation time!
Iris (snatches the paper): Should we have her come back and read all of this?
May: Even I think that that's a bad idea. I know! We'll take turns. Iris, go first.
Iris: Okay, it says to explain that 'Dodge' is the name of Chili's voice actor, whatever that is and that whatever Queen used for my last name is Japanese, whatever that is. May, your turn.
May (takes the paper): Let's see, it says that if Silver were to appear in the anime, whatever that is, he and Paul would have the same voice actor, whatever that is. Oh, Leaf, you go next!
Leaf (takes the paper, giggles): If you think I should've smacked Gary, say so in your review. Zoey, you're next.
Zoey (takes the paper): Attention ShootsDownshippers, don't hate me because this is an Againstshipping fic. I decided to make it that way before I knew ShootsDownshipping existed. Wait, what's ShootsDownshipping?
Barry (takes the paper): The belief that you and Kenny belong in a relationship. Even I know that. Tell them to vote in the poll, or you'll fine them. Okay. Vote or else I'll fine you!
Gary: Tell me if you agree with that cheesy line in the review.
Drew (takes the paper, flicks his hair): Ash is bound to do something stupid in the next chapter.
Iris: He's such a little kid.
Drew: Funny, the paper says you'd say that.
Paul (takes the paper): I'm almost done with school. Saturday is my last class.
Cilan (takes the paper): Which means, unless I get a job, heck, even if I do, I'll try to focus more on my stories.
Iris: Hey Cilan, what was the Kalosian up there?
Cilan: Hm? Oh. "Ici" is Kalosian for "here" and s'il vous plait means "please". Also, the paper said that the surnames are those of the gym leaders and Elite 4 members, or in Viola's case, Alexa's voice actress. Plus they're Queen's predictions.
Drew: Well, read, review and vote unless you want Barry to fine you.
Final notes: This was originally posted before my final exam from my first year of college. I originally posted this long before Valerie made her debut in the anime. To avoid confusion, Silver is the same one from Adventures. The one who had a cameo in "A New Oath" (Japanese opening) was credited as "Kamon" and for a while, Lyra was called "Soul." However, in this fic, Soul is Silver's son and Silver changed his last name to Storm.