A/N Beatles title reference anyone? Ya know The Long and Winding Road? Eh.. nevermind. Ok, sorry if the characters sound weird, or some information isn't correct, remember, I don't watch the new series... whatever it's my story! JUST GO WITH IT :3
Disclaimer: I don't own Pokemon (Pika pika, pi pika, pika CHU)
She flipped her dark blue hair to the side, draping it over her back. She paced around the waterfront, waiting for the ebony haired boy with whom she traveled with in Sinnoh. The girl nervously looked around the unfamiliar city, she had never been in Kanto before. Where are you Ash? She helplessly thought, she didn't know whether to be angry or worried. She squinted her eyes at a shadow emerging from north of the city, as it came closer, she saw it was orange. Is it that thing that Ash was talking about?
"They call it Ho-Oh, it's a legendary Pokemon, only few have seen it, and I was among the few!" Ash smirked, straightening himself, walking triumphantly.
Shrugging, she saw there was a shadow atop of this Pokemon. Ash? The Pokemon roared as the figure waved, "Hey Dawn!" Pikachu peeked out of his jacket, "Pika pika!" Dawn smiled, finally! Still as handsome as always... say hi you idiot!
"Yeah! Hi!" Dawn forced out. Her eyes grew big as the pokemon landed in front of her. "You own a Charizard?" She blinked, she never knew he had such a powerful Pokemon.
Ash chuckled, patting the half flying, half fire pokemon, "Really? I've had him before I met you! He was just a Charmander when I found him." Charizard roared as Ash laughed. Ash looked around Vermilion. His eye caught the gym, should I visit Lt. Surge? Hmm... no! I said I would be back in an hour! Well... YES ASH! Keep your word. Ash shook his head. Dawn was too busy staring at the boy whom she had been away for a month. A month goes a looong way, she thought.
Even though the temptation was killing him, he hoped on Charizard again and held out his hand. Dawn flushed furiously and grabbed it, not knowing what was going on. She was pulled onto Charizard behind Ash. She snapped to the real world, "Wait, what's going on?" Dawn's blue eyes grew.
"We're heading to Cerulean City!" Ash laughed hotly, "hold on tight!" Dawn fumbled quickly to grab onto him, hugging him tight, this thing will kill me! The pokemon roared and with one flick of its wings they boosted themselves into the air. Dawn squeezed closer to him and screamed, Ash laughing. "Don't worry Dawn, my pokemon won't harm you in any way," he yelled reassuringly. Dawn calmed down, opening her eyes. Wow. The trees surrounded the entrance to Vermilion City from the north, with a lake or a pond, Dawn couldn't tell. She looked behind her to see all ocean. She saw that she was holding Ash, as he directed his well trained pokemon.
Dawn peered under her to what seemed to be a huge city engulfing the forest, "What's that place?" Dawn wanted to point but she just couldn't let go. Ash glanced down and back forward.
"That's Saffron City, one of the biggest cities in Kanto," he said plainly. He suddenly laughed, which startled Dawn, making her grip tighter, "It was hard trying to figure out how psychic pokemon work, the man who showed me used telekinesis to even pull my pants down!" He laughed once more as he watched below. Dawn was barely listening, for she was thinking of something else. Hm, how do I know if he likes me or not... tssh! Of course he does! I'm beautiful! Dawn cringed, wait, he said something about other girls on the phone...
"So who's in Cerulean City?" She asked.
"Misty, and May." Shoot! Great. Now I have competition. Don't worry Dawn, this shouldn't be hard to get rid of them. Dawn smiled mischievously as Ash stared ahead.
In Cerulean City, "-and that's why I want to help you!" May finished cheerfully. Misty blinked, what?
"And how do you know that Ash likes me? How do you even know if I like him? Cause I don't!'' Misty scrambled as May rolled her eyes.
"I just know things, and plus it's sorta obvious that you like him, plus who wouldn't like him?" Misty couldn't believe what she was hearing.
"Well I still don't believe he likes me, but I'll see for myself," Misty grunted.
"Ok, believe what you want, but I'm going to make sure that you two get together! When you guys get married, you'll be thanking me!" May squealed.
Dawn was embracing the moment- literally. She rested her head against his back, but sure enough Ash didn't notice it. He was too focused on getting back to Cerulean City. Why am I so eager to see Misty again? It's only been an hour since I've seen her. Ash was baffled at his emotions. As for Dawn, she was in a dream, she was snuggling with Ash! Sorta... but still! This is the best day ever! Charizard glided over Misty's house and onto her back lawn, roaring, officially announcing they're here. Dawn ignored Charizard and still clung to Ash.
"Uh.. Dawn?" Ash said. Dawn snapped her arms back, glowing red of embarrassment. Ash slid down Charizard, holding up a pokeball. "Thanks Charizard, you'll do great in the championship!" The dragon roared as he was recalled into his pokeball. Ash didn't realize that Dawn was still on Charizard as she plopped on the ground.
"Ow?" Dawn said annoyingly. Ash scratched his head and saw Dawn on the ground. He reached his hand out, but Dawn just pouted and got up. "Let's go in," Dawn's rudeness drifted over Ash as he shrugged and opened the door, somewhat rushing in. The door shut in Dawn's face, making her infuriated. Misty was playing with a pencil on the table, as May was upstairs in the shower, getting ready for bed. Ash barged through the door, and Misty threw her head in his direction.
"H-hey Ash!" Misty jumped from the chair. Ash smiled and walked over to her.
"Hey Mist!" Ash said, reaching her. Dawn ripped the door open, growling at Ash.
"Oh don't mind me! I'm going to just go take a shower!" She snarled, thundering up the staircase. Ash sweatdropped as Misty cocked her head to the side.
"What was that all about?" Misty asked.
"Eh, I don't know," Ash said, really ignoring Dawn. Ash stared at Misty, waiting for this feeling in his heart ever since he left to pick up... what's her face... I want to be next to you forever... wait what? Do I love Misty? Love? Wow... Misty blushed, noticing Ash was staring at her.
"So what do you want to do? You're probably sleepy so-" Misty was cut off by a scream.
"WHY DIDN'T ANYONE TELL ME THERE WAS SOMEONE IN THE SHOWER?" Someone yelled above. You can hear the stomping until it drifted off to another part of the house.
Ash scratched his head, checking if he could still hear.
"Nice friend you got there," Misty mumbled, also checking her ears. Ash chuckled at Misty's comment.
"I'm going to take a shower... don't worry... I'll knock," Ash grinned, skipping up the stairs. Misty giggled. Ash reached the white door that lead into the bathroom and knocked, it opened, revealing a dark bathroom. He walked in and shut the door behind him. Dawn was in a guest bedroom, unpacking and putting her pink pajamas on. May, next door to Dawn, was blow drying her hair, getting ready for bed. Several minutes passed until Misty decided to go to bed. Dawn and May were already asleep in their rooms, and Ash was still in the bathroom.
Misty climbed the stairs as Ash emerged from the bathroom, wrapped in a towel, steam following him. Misty made it to the top of the stairs until she looked up, seeing Ash. She froze, turning crimson immediately. She staggered backwards, sending her down the stairs again. Ash rushed over, jumping down the stairs to where she laid.
"Are you ok?" Ash said, raising her gently. Misty could've fainted, right then and there, but somehow she remained conscious, Ash lifting her up with very strong arms.. what happened? Misty raised her arm and wrapped it around Ash's neck, tired and hurt. Ash carried her upstairs.
"Ash...," she mumbled, coming closer to his bare chest.
"It's ok Mist, I guess the stairs were wet cause of Dawn's boots," Ash assumed. He turned around so he can back into Misty's room, opening the door. He placed her carefully on her bed. He straightened up slowly and started to walk out.
"Ash... don't leave me," she mumbled, half awake, half asleep. Ash felt his heart jump, she doesn't want me to leave? Ash moved his head to see her, still in shock. He retraced his footing back to her bed. He grabbed a chair from her desk and placed it next to her bed.
"Erm... I'm here?" Ash didn't know what to do, he felt so content. He stayed in the chair for a while until he got uncomfortable, he was stiff and sleepy. He took off his hat, and placed it in Misty's hand, who then curled her fingers around it. "There, now I'm still here even if I leave, I'm going to bed Mist," he arose from the chair and left to his guest bedroom.
Misty attempted to open her eyes from one of the best dreams that she ever had. She stretched and squeezed in her hand what she was holding. As her sight turned from blurry to normal from the sleep, she saw that she was holding Ash's hat. What am I doing with his hat? He's going to think I'm a stalker! Misty fell out of bed, her foot aching, Oh, I remember falling down the stairs...ouch Misty limped to Ash's guestroom, cracking the door slightly, glancing if he was asleep. The jet blacked haired boy was sprawled on the bed, covers all messed up. She smiled, seeing how peaceful he was. She slipped in, placing his hat on the table next to him.
"May," Ash murmured. Misty stared at him. May? A tear escaped from her eyes, pushing the door to get through. 'May? Since when is the Championship in May?' Ash yelled at the League director, flailing his arms. 'It's June! It's always been in June!' Ash growled. 'I'm sorry Mr. Ketchum, but you have to wait another two years for the next Championship.' Ash snapped his body forward, a cold sweat beading from his head. "It was a dream... the championship is still on!" Ash said, raising a fist in front of him.
Misty buried her face on the counter. He loves May... not me... Ash flung himself down the stairs, wearing only his boxers and his white t-shirt. "Hey Misty! I had the worst dream ever...," Misty sniffled, and paused. Worst dream ever? She perked up.
"What was it about?" Misty beamed.
"Well, the Championship was changed to be in May, not June!" Ash chuckled. Misty slapped her forehead. He was talking about the month! Wow I feel so stupid... "Is Dawn and May up? We need to head to Victory Road- and quick. I don't want to spend the night in a stiff cave!"
Dawn and May were watching T.V in the next room, silent to each other. Ash bounced in the room and grabbed them. "Time to go!" He yelled, the three of them heading to Victory Road!
"Ugh, why can't we just take your Charizard and fly over to the Indigo Plateau?" Dawn complained. Ash raised his index finger.
"All trainers and company must travel through Victory Road or else they are not qualified to compete in the Indigo League!" Ash said, a broad smile emerging from his face. "I'm steps away from being a Pokemon Master!" Misty and May smiled, as Dawn rolled her eyes.
They walked on though the route until... "AARRRGGH!" They all yelled as they stumbled into a hole. "Team Rocket!" May yelled. A guy with a black mustache and an orange hard hat looked down at them.
"Nooo, Team-we're-trying-to-fix-this-road-so-get-out-of-the-freaking-hole!" The construction worker yelled. The gang climbed out of the hole.
"That was weird," Dawn stated. "Aaahhhh!" The group was lifted up into a net in a tree.
"Team Rocket!" Misty yelled. An old man with a beard rustled from the bushes.
"Get out of my net! I'm trying to catch that Ekans that's been ruining my gardens!" The old man cracked. The group was lowered down.
"Where is Team Rocket?" Ash questioned.
"Maybe they're-" Dawn reasoned until...
"Prepare for makeup!" Someone called.
"Make that face-up!" Another voice appeared.
"To protect the world from another ugly face.." A woman appeared in a white coat.
"To unite all people in every race!" A man showed himself, wearing the same attire.
"To denounce the evils of zits and a pimple!" The lady raised a fist.
"To extend our reach to the rest of the world- it's quite simple!" The man copied her movements.
"Mt. Moon."
"Cosmetics."
"Mt. Moon Cosmetics spreading the word at the speed of light!"
"Surrender now blemishes, or prepare to fight!"
"Mr. Mime!" A Mr. Mime piped in. The group fell over.
"You look like a dark shade, am I right Jamie?" The purple haired woman asked.
"Completely right as always Jenny!" The pink haired man turned around, going through cases of makeup.
"Um, we have to go..," Ash grabbed the three girls who were in a trance in the makeup.
"Pika pi," Pikachu sweatdropped. Ash patted Pikachu on the head.
"You've got that right buddy!" Ash sweatdropped. "I wonder where Team Rocket is..."
Meanwhile, "Team Rocket blasting off at the speed of light!" Jessie said enthusiastically.
"Surrender now, or prepare to fight!" James yelled.
"Meowth! That's right!" The cat pokemon jumped in.
"Will you three shut UP?" Cassidy yelled, moving a cart of pokeballs.
"I swear, I don't know how the boss let them in on this mission, and paired us together." Butch sighed with his scratchy voice.
"Hopefully they don't screw this mission up, right Biff?" Cassidy said, rolling the cart onto a conveyor belt. Butch tensed up.
"THE NAME'S BUTCH! BUTCH! BUTCH! BUTCH! I'VE BEEN YOU'RE PARTNER FOR HOW LONG?" The green haired man yelled, throwing his hands in the air.
"Calm down Ben, just focus on the mission," Cassidy said coolly, flipping her golden hair on her back again.
"Whatever," he croaked. He checked off several things on a clipboard and looked up at the other Team Rocket members, "remember, if you are ever to go to the front desk, wear a white coat!"
"Fine, as long it doesn't ruin my hair," Jessie said, checking herself in the mirror again. "Ok! Ready!"
"Ooooh! This is so exciting!" James popped up, giggling like a little girl. Meowth shook his head.
"Finally, I'll be the top cat again!"
Misty was limping along, her foot really starting to hurt. "Ow, ow...ouch!" Misty fell over, grabbing her foot. Ash snapped around kneeling next to Misty.
"What's wrong?" Ash asked, sympathy in his eyes.
"My foot.. I think it's strained from when I slipped on the stairs yesterday.." Ash thought for a second, and suddenly picked her up, carrying on in front of Dawn and May.
"Um, Ash? What are you doing?" Dawn said, a bit disgusted.
"Carrying Misty, her foot is sprained," Ash walked on, not really caring for Dawn right now. He had Misty in his arms, and that's all he wanted right now.
"Oh, ow!" Dawn cried fakely, "I think I strained my ankle too!" Dawn cried, placing her hand on her forehead.
Ash didn't even look over his shoulder, he was staring ahead, determined to reach the Indigo Plateau. Misty gazed at him lovingly, Thank you, Ash. She smiled, and closed her eyes. Ash's eyes traveled down to her face, and he also smiled. I wouldn't have made it this far without you Misty, I love you, Ash thought.Dawn sighed, this is going to be one harsh week. May giggled at the failed attempt that Dawn pursued. Ash and Misty forever! May thought cheerfully.
The group made it through the forest part of the road, and now entered the pitch black tunnel, "Pikachu! Use flash!"
"Pikachu!" The mouse lit up the cave, exposing the rock and several Parises that were around them. Misty had fallen asleep in Ash's arms while Dawn dragged her feet against the rugged road. May grabbed her bag, grabbing a drink.
"Hey, Ashy-boy." A shadow formed in front of them, stopping them from proceeding.
A/N Not the best cliffhanger, but oh well. What happens next? What are Team Rocket up to? Will anyone remember Butch's name? Will Mt. Moon Cosmetics stay in business? (XD) Stay tunned to find out.
Song relation(s): The Long and Winding Road (The Beatles), I Wanna Be Your Man (The Beatles)
Thanks for sticking with me so far! Already planned out what happens in this story and I am currently brainstorming what I should write about for my next story- I might write it while I write this as well!