Konnichiwa

It's not the middle of the night Thank god, but i'm still tired. Anyway here's the next chapter even though I said I'd wait for 10 reviews. I can be nice sometimes.

I would like to thank these people for their reviews which coerced me into posting the next chapter.

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Disclaimer: I do not own Pokemon. But that is in progress...

Japnese words

Konnichiwa - Hello

Hai - yes

Ashiteru - I love you

Temee - Bastard

Baka - jerk idiot

Ohayou - Good morning

Sayonara - Goodbye

Kami-sama - God

Bai bai - Bye Bye

Akachan - Baby / infant

I would like to dedicate this entire story to all my reviewers and friends in the Fanfiction world!

Now onto the fluff...

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Chapter 2: And so it unfolds..

Normal p.o.v

Ash backed up a little at Gary's stare.He knew they weren't always the best of friends but it'd been seven years, you'd think it'd be water under the bridge by now.

"How come I haven't seen you in any pokemon battles?" He asked trying to start up a conversation.

Gary raised an eyebrow at his question

"I dropped out of pokemon training Ash. I'm researching, cloning and raising extinct and endangered pokemon, especially Togepis and Togetics." He stated in a clipped voice, his face void of expression.

Professor Oak shook his head at his 23 year old grandson. He knew Gary was deliberately trying to provoke Ash and placed a firm hand on the brunette's shoulder. Ash looked uncomfortable and smiled sheepishly.

"Hehe... that's great. I haven't been in one place very long so I didn't know. Anyway I'd like you to meet my friend May, you've met Brock before, Oh and here's our newest addition Haruka." he said gesturing towards the three people behind him. "And you remember Pikachu of course." He continued gesturing at a larger and more powerful Pikachu.

"Pika pi." She said.

Gary mentally sighed, Ash never could pick up hints. As he looked over at Brock he saw that the older man had an eyebrow raised. Well at least Brock could, that was something at least. He finally spoke in the same clipped tone

"Nice to meet you."

The three nodded and followed Ash into the living room. Professor Oak promptly shut the door and turned to the sullen man who was staring at the door, willing it to burn underneath his fiery gaze.

Professor Oak was taken aback a little by this very uncharacteristic side of Gary,

"It won't be for much longer Gary, but he has become the Pokemon master. We owe it to him to at least act polite." He reasoned with the angry man in front of him.

"You think it was polite of him to completely ignore Misty Gramps.Do you know how often she's cried wondering why her best friend has completely forgotten about her." Gary bit out spitefully, knowing he was acting like a damn teenager again, but he didn't care.

Professor Oak's gaze hardened as he stared into the angry sapphire eyes of his grandson. Matching his gaze with the same fire he spoke with a fierceness that not many people would have associated with the jovial professor,

" You think I don't know that Gary! Misty's like another grand-daughter to me!" He stated voice a harsh whisper "But Ash is family as well. He spent so much time over her when he was younger people used to think you were brothers. Especially with the way you constantly fought each other. At least try Gary." The professor finished looking tired and worn out. Gary nodded dumbly, knowing when he was beaten and followed the older man into the lounge.

Whilst Ash prattled on about his many victories and adventures in Hoenn and various other regions, Gary took the time to properly study the visitors. Ash had grown up a lot thoguh still quite short for his 21 years, his black hair had grown longer, his face maturing and losing the childishness. His blue eyes still had that innocence and naivety from when they were younger, and he still wore that infuriating baseball cap, but his clothing now consisted of a simple blue t-shirt and jeans. Gary let his eyes wonder over the other three in the room focusing on the 27 year old Brock. He was still the same in many respects but his hair was shorter and he had stubble on his chin, and a thoughtful expression on his face. He had ditched the all brown look and gone instead for an all black look. Gary looked at the newest members of Ash's team, May or something like that. She looked about 17, her chestnut hair framed her heart shaped face, her tight fitting jeans and red tank top complimenting the red bandanna. The other girl Haruka was about 21, with platinum blonde hair in a high ponytail and wearing a pink cami with a denim skirt and jacket. Her grey eyes looked into his with a disturbing amount of affection as a light blush tainted her cheeks, causing Gary to shift uncomfortably.

Brock took advantage of Ash's talking to ask Gary a question,

"How did you study Togetics Gary? Aren't they endangered?"

Gary rolled his eyes at the oviousness of this statement and spoke, emotion not once appearing in his voice.

"I have a..friend who's raised one."

Before Brock could ask who, Gary's older sister May appeared in the doorway, her black hair falling down her shoulders her periwinkle eyes widening and then narrowing as she noticed Ash and the others.

"Konnichiwa Ash." She said icily as Ash flashed her a lopsided grin. The grin soon faded however and she turned to Gary and spoke noticeably warmer

" Video screen foy ya lil' bro'."

Gary's face broke out into the first grin Ash had seen since he'd arrived and he looked as perplexed as his friends, when the brunette practically ran from the room, past a chuckling May. The raven haired girl turned to face Gramps speaking once more

"I swear it's like he never grew up. He's only been gone for a week and he's acting like he's not seen them since.. well... forever ya know."

Professor Oak laughed heartily forgetting his guests for a moment,

"Your parents were like that, especially after you and Gary were born." He remembered, his eyes reflecting the hidden sorrow in May's.

Ash just looked between the two and spoke rather hurt

"Have I missed something somewhere?"

Gary's p.o.v

I raced to the video screen and smiled as Misty smiled at me holding Taichi, Sora clinging onto her free hand. Her green eyes locked onto mine and we stared for a few minutes before she spoke

"Konnichiwa Gary-chan. How are you?"

"I'm good missing you a lot though." He replied, laughing as her eyes rolled.

"You've only been gone a week Gary" She paused here her voice soft and gentle "I've missed you too. A lot. If only because it's been much cleaner around here." She teased sticking her tongue out. I raised my eyebrow.

"Me?" I asked incredulously "What about you.Have you seen that mess behind you." Misty turned and scowling muttered haughtily

"We were making cakes."

Sora took her thumb out of her mouth and waved at me causing a lump to rise in my throat

"Ashiteru daddy." She said grinning toothily her brown hair falling out from the pig tails it was in asher green eyes lit up.

"Ashiteru akachan. Daddy will be home tommorrow kay?" I reassured as Sora nodded and went off to play. Misty smiled at him before speaking to Taichi in her arms.

"Say dada Tai." She coaxed the 18 month old.

"Pika pi." He chirped.

Misty shook her head and chuckled,

"That's his second word, his first word was dada." She said kissing Tai on the forehead as my laughter subsided.

"Ash is here." I said softly.

I could see her tense up and wanted badly to just comfort her and tell her it was alright.

"Temee!" She spat, cringing as she realised she was still holding Tai.

I watched her relax and shake her head clearing her thoughts. She bit the corner of her bottom lip nervously. She always does that when she's nervous or upset or mad, well you get the idea.

"What does he want?" She asked finally, after a heavy pause.

I shrugged.

"It doesn't matter he's got his own life now, and some new groupees. May I think and Haruka. Anyway he's just come back from the battle that has made him the official pokemon master." I said nonchalantly if bitterly.

Misty looked thoughtful

"I remeber May vaguely, she was ok butI never really got to know her.Don't remember any Haruka though" she said after awhile.

I grimaced.

"Yeah well Haruka keeps staring at me and blushing whenever I catch her." I stated watching her face for a reaction.

Her face became thunderous as she yelled

"You better tell her you have a wife Gary Oak!"

I laughed and pressed my hand to the screen, she was still the same Misty, though more mature. Kind of.

"Don't worry so much Mi-chan. Ashiteru" I said, fondly using my nickname for her.

She smiled once again

"Ashiteru Gary-chan. Bai Bai" Misty replied, before switching off the connection.

Just as the screen turned black Tai spoke again.

"Dada."

The grin on my face could've lit a hundred Pokemon stadiums.

I turned around and made my way again to the lounge, where Ash was re-telling a famous batttle with added comments by May and Haruka who blushed when I came into the room.

"...and that's when I turned to see Haruka behind me returning her Linoone and..."

My sister rolled her eyes as Ash stopped talking and turned to me

"Who was it?" He asked eagerly

I tuned him out and turned to Gramps.

"Do you mind if I leave today instead of tommorrow. Tai spoke his first word." I said grinning proudly " That and the house is a complete mess." My sister jumped up shrieking and hugging me, before pulling apart

"So what was his first word then? Come on tell us.." She pleaded pouting, her eyes wide.

I rolled my eyes at her antics

"Dada." I replied my grin even bigger now.

"One day's not going to make a difference I suppose." Gramps sighed.

"Who was calling and who's Tai?" Ash yelled out impatiently. My good mood gone I turned to Ash, ice lacing my words.

"My wife, Tai is my son."

Before he could reply I turned abruptly, running up the stairs to pack.

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Another evil cliffy i'm just so mean. By the way Mi-chan is something I came up with as a cute nickname Misty.

RnR for the next chapter. I don't care about the reviews the fact that people read it is enough!

Sayonara

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