Okay, here's chapter 3. R&R
Ash was still thinking about what the others had said about May when Kenneth came in.
"Swellow just returned. He says that Team Aqua is hiding out in Slateport City. We should leave first thing in the morning and get to Slateport."
"It'll take us forever to get there."
"I have my Swellow, and you have yours. We could have them use Fly and get us there in less than an hour."
"Okay, we'll leave first thing in the morning."
"Sure thing. See you in the morning."
The next morning Ash and Kenneth flew to Slateport while Brock, May, Max, and Bridget stayed in Lilycove City, waiting for a ferry that would take them to Slateport City.
Meanwhile, it took just over an hour for Ash and Kenneth to reach Slateprot City. Once they were there, they split up to look for any sign of Team Aqua. Ash took the market area and the beach while Kenneth took the museum and the shipyards. Outside of the dock to the S.S. Tidal, Captain Stern was giving an interview. After it was over and the interviewers had left, Team Aqua showed up. Kenneth rushed in only to see Team Aqua stealing the submarine Explorer 1.However, before he left, he had his Gyarados follow the submarine, giving it orders to meet them at the Lilycove Harbor.He thenleft and went to find Ash.
"Hey Ash. Team Aqua just stole a submarine. I sent Gyarados to follow them. We should just go back to Lilycove and wait for him to arrive."
"Okay, lets go."
They arrived at Lilycove City just after lunch. Brock and the others were eating lunch next door to the Lilycove Department Store. Ash went to eat with them while Kenneth went to watch for Gyarados. At about one o' clock, Gyarados had arrived and Kenneth had rushed back to tell the others what Gyarados had discovered.
"Team Aqua is hiding out just outside of Lilycove City in a small underground cave where they have probally built a base of operations."
"Well, what are we waiting for. Lets go get our pokemon back."
"Wait a minute Ash, we have a small problem. From what Gyarados saw, the strongest members of Team Aqua are going to be there. From my battles with Team Aqua, I have learned that they specialize in water pokemon, like Team Magma specialies in ground and fire pokemon. We really should have someone with us who knows as much as possible about water pokemon."
"But we don't know anyone like that."
"Hey Ash, what about Misty?"
"Huh? What about her?"
"Well, she was the Gym Leader of Cerulean City Gym, which means she does specialize in the use of water pokemon."
"Good idea Brock. But how do we get ahold of her?"
"Why don't you use your Swellow to send her a message. I have some paper and a pen in my bag. Just expalin to her the problem and ask her to help. I'll even send my Salamence I caught after our battle to fly guard for Swellow to make sure the message gets there."
"Okay, lets do that then."
Kenneth gave Ash what he needed to write his message and once it was finished, the tied a pouch to Swellow and put the letter in it.
"Salamence, go!"
Once the large dragon pokemon was out, Kenneth gave it the instructions to protect Swellow.
"You are going to fly with Ash's Swellow and together, the two of you are going to take a message to the Cerulean City Gym in Kanto. Salamence, you are to protect Swellow and the letter at all costs, do you understand?"
Salamence nodded. Kenneth stepped back and the group watched as the two pokemon took off.
"It should take them two days for a round trip flight to Cerulean City and back. But that's if they don't run into any trouble. It looks like we're going to be staying here for a couple of more days."
"Oh, but we're about to run out of money to pay for our rooms."
"Don't worry about that. I have more than enough, and you won't have to pay me back, so don't worry."
Later that night, they were eating supper again. May and Bridget had skipped supper to shopping at the Lilycove Department store, so it was just the four boys at the hotel. Max was still teasing Ash about the night before when May had fallen asleep on Ash's shoulders.
"Ash, why don't you just tell her you like her?"
"Because, I don't like her like that..."
Meanwhile, Pikachu and Raichu were sitting on the floor eating the pokemon food Brock had made them and talking at the same time.
"Pika?" (How long have you and Kenneth been together?)
"Raichu Rai." (Since he found me being attacked by a gang of Machamps a couple of years ago.)
"Ka Pi?" (What happened?)
"Raichu Rai Rai chu chu." (Well, I was at my old nest. My mom and sisters had left and I had been left behind because I was out playing and I got lost and they couldn't find me. Well, a couple of nights later, this group of Machamps start picking on me, wanting me to give them all of my food, which I didn't have any. Well, they started to attack me, but then Kenneth and his Torchic come along and then Torchic uses Fire Spin and Ember to scare the Machamp gang off, but I was really hurt, and there were no pokemon centers around, so he took care of me until I was better, and I decided to tag along with him until I find my family again.)
"Pika." (That was such a nice story.)
Just then, Ash raised his voice at Max and Kenneth.
"I do not like May, so stop saying I do! She's my friend, nothing more!"
Pikachu and Raichu looked at each other.
"Pika Pi." (He likes her.)
"Raichu." (I agree.)
"Pika Pi chu Pi?" (Why doesn't Ash just tell her how he feels and get it over with?)
"Rai chu chu Rai" (You know how male humans are. They never stop for directions, they never admit anything, even when it's looking them right in the face.)
Just then, Ash decided to turn the tables by attacking Kenneth.
"What about Bridget?"
"What about her?"
"Pika Pi Pikachu." (Ohhh boy, here we go.)
"Raichu." (This is going to be interesting.)
"I saw the way you two were looking at each other last night. You like her, don't you?"
"No, I don't."
"Yes you do."
"I do not like her Ash. And don't try to change the subject on me."
"Pika pi?" (Does he really like Bridget?)
"Raichu?" (Does Ash like May?)
"Pika." (Good point.)
"Raichu chu." (I would laugh if May and Bridget walked in while they were arguing about this.)
Pikachu looked over his shoulder and then back at Raichu.
"Pika pi pika pikachu." (I think you're about to get your wish.)
By now, Kenneth and Ash were all but yelling. Just then, Brock cut in.
"Unless you want the two girls to hear you, I would stop, because they're back."
Ash and Kenneth looked at the doors as the girls walked up to them. Kenneth looked at Ash.
"This isn't over yet Ash."
As the girls joined the conversation, Pikachu looked back at Raichu.
"Pika?" (Should we tell them what they were talking about?)
"Rai." (No. Let them figure it out on their on.)
"Pikachu." (This will be fun to watch.)
A couple of days later, Salamence and Swellow returned from Cerulean City, and they had a return meassage. Ash tore it open and once everyone was around him, he read it.
Ash,
I was glad to hear from you. I would have joined you a long time ago, but I didn't know where you were. Seeing as to how I now know you're in Lilycove City, I'll join you. I would love to help you, and I know someone else who could help you too. Don't worry, he's also a water pokemon expert. I should arrive at Lilycove probally not long after this letter reaches you. See you then.
Misty
"Alright! Misty's on her way. I wander who she's bringing with her. I wonder how she's going to get here?"
"I rode the S.S. Aqua from Vermillion City. It's the fastest ship in the world."
They turned as one to see a young red head with a ponytail on one side holding a Togepi.
"Misty, you're back!"
Yeah, I decided to come bail your butt out of trouble again, as usual."
"Very funny. Who is this?" Ash asked, pointing to the young man standing behind Misty.
"Oh, this is my boyfriend, James Hardy. He's the son of Wallace, leader of the Sootopolis City Gym, and he speacializes in Ice and Water pokemon."
"Nice to meet you. This is May, her brother Max, and our new friends Kenneth and Bridget."
"Nice to meet you. So, what is your plan for fighting Team Aqua, or do you have one Ash?"
"Ummm..."
"That's what I thought."
"Sorry."
Misty sighed before the group got together to formulate a plan to rescue the captured pokemon and defeat Team Aqua, once, and for all.
So, how was it? I don't know if Misty still has Togepi or not, and I know some of the facts may be off, but I did the best I could. Please review.