Chapter 3- So the journey begins.
'Beep, beep, beep, beep, beep….' screamed the little black alarm clock sitting on Gary's bedside table.
"Uhg," Gary moaned slightly and looked up it was 7:00. He smacked the snooze button and kept his face buried in his pillow. Trying to remember why he had to get up this early
in the first place. Then after the alarm sounded for the second time he remembered. "Why does that twerp need to leave so fucking early in the morning?" Gary hissed as he
raised his body from the warmth and security of his duvet cover. He slumped lazily over his desk as he tried to reach the traveling bag hidden behind it. When he finally retrieved it
he got dressed and made his way down stairs. There his sister May was looking chipper than usual reading a magazine and eating some Poke flakes.
"Why baby brother isn't it a bit early yet for you to be out and about?" She said raising an eyebrow. Again annoyed by his older sister he scowled.
"Fuck May, are you stupid? Of course it's too early yet for me to be up." He said in a groggy voice as he poured some Orange juice in a glass.
Ignoring his insult May responded. "Well then why are you up?"
"Ash's going to be here in 15 minuets and I have to be packed and ready when he gets here. That's why, and I'm not in the mood to explain, ask Grandpa later." Gary said
draining the liquid and then back up the stairs he went. He packed his bag and brushed his teeth. Then just as he was on his way down the stairs for the second time Ash arrived
at his door. Gary pulled his bag higher onto his shoulder and then stormed through the door pushing Ash aside as he did so.
"Well good morning to you too." Ash said sarcastically.
"Cut the chit-chat Ash and let's just get going." Gary said aggressively. "I'd rather this be over sooner than later."
"Whatever." Ash said in response. "If you want to keep conversations at their minimum then I might as well tell you now. I intend on making it to Pewter today so try not to
disrupt my plans." Ash said sternly as he walked quickly.
"Well, I'm not going to hurry up because of you twerp." Gary smirked as Ash gawked. "This is supposed to be a learning experience for 'me' and learning takes time. Wait…
you wouldn't know that because you don't learn." Gary snapped.
"Ahaha, very funny Oak. Fine, if you want to take your time. Then I will gladly leave you behind." Ash said not slowing his steady pace. Pikachu popped his head out of Ash's bag.
"Chaa?"(Yawn Morning!) Pikachu cooed sleepily.
"Oh, good morning buddy!!" Ash smiled. "How'd yeah sleep?"
"Pi Pikachu!"(Really good!!) Pikachu cooed lightly as he stretched his tiny yellow arms.
"That's great! Is Togepi still sleeping?" Ash questioned as Pikachu nodded.
"Ash what do you intend on doing when we get to Pewter?" Gary questioned arrogantly, already knowing the probable answer. You see, Gary can vaguely remember anything
from Ash's previous journeys if anything at all. But one thing he sure as hell does remember is how Ash traveled with two other people, Brock and Misty. Brock, the leader of the
Pewter gym and also an increasingly popular Pokemon breeder; also first of those two people they were obviously going to meet up with.
"I don't know exactly, what we do depends on what time we reach the city. We may go visit Brock. Or we may just find a place to make camp. And no, were absolutely not
going to stay at the hotel. Don't even ask. If we don't stop in town we'll stop outside of Mt. Moon." Ash responded. "Oh, and if your bored. Why don't you start on your list, as
you said you'd rather this be over sooner than later." Ash suggested.
"Okay…well, if I'm going to get a start on this so called project then… I'm afraid that you're going to have to slow down." Gary said sternly. "I do after all have to Observe and
Record." He finished sarcastically.
"Well if I'm moving to fast for you to observe and record. Then you better find something else to occupy yourself while were walking. And work on your list when we stop to
camp. There is no way I am slowing down." Ash said stubbornly. Gary raised an eyebrow at Ash's determination to get to Pewter so quickly. What was his deal?
"Ash, why the hell do you want to get to Pewter so quickly? Where are we going exactly?" Ash then realized he had never told Gary where he was taking them, and now that he
thought about it he wasn't sure if that would be such a good Idea. And well, its not like he did this purposely to hurt Gary, he didn't know Gary would be joining him when he
made these plans! So really it wasn't his fault. But good idea or not, Gary would find out sooner or later. So Ash just let it all out.
"Gary we have a Ferry to catch in like 10 days to The- the ….."
"The what?… where are we going Ketchum?" Gary crossed his arms.
"The Orange Islands…" Ash coughed out and paused. As Gary's facial expression paled and his eyes became wide. You see, Gary had vowed that he would never visit the
Orange Islands in such an occasion that he may run into his parents… or the truth. He knew that if he ran into his parents that he would completely loose it. And he knew it would
be better for both himself and his parents if he just never ever saw them again. "Oh shit Ash…" Was all Gary could come to say.
Ash scratched the back of his neck uncomfortably. Not really knowing what to say. He couldn't afford to put off another trip to the islands. Not this time anyway, he had
registered for a competition on Shamooti Island Months ago. And he simply couldn't cancel now. He had been so excited about this trip. And when he had registered for the
Competition they had sent him his Ferry ticket, two bonus tickets and an all expenses paid vacation stay at the Crocowna Lodge for however long the competition lasted. This
kind of opportunity didn't come along every day. And Ash really wanted to go. So he decided to try to sway Gary.
"Gary, I'm sorry man really, but I know that this will be alright. Okay? Trust me, I've been to the islands many time's before. There huge! And I've never ran into your parents,
never ever. I doubt that the one time you come with me it will be any different." Ash said while attempting to comfort his rival. Gary swallowed deeply. And pushed ahead of Ash.
"Whatever, lets just go." He hissed quietly. Ash then nodded and hurried to catch up to him. Little did Gary know, was that Ash had other reasons for wanting to get to Pewter
so quickly. Ash had really needed to talk to Brock. Well, Brock had always been the type of person who could make these kind of situations run more smoothly than they
normally would. Being older he always just had the authority. He never had any problems mediating Ash's arguments with Misty in the past. Why not now with Gary?
The rest of the trip to Pewter had been deathly silent. Which Ash had no problem at all with, they had made it to Pewter city earlier than Ash had first expected. And Ash had
been delighted. Gary on the other hand was completely miserable. They had wandered aimlessly through the quiet city. Until Ash had broken the silence.
"Well, since were so early. I've decide were going to stop at the gym." Gary said nothing but instead glared angrily at Ash. "Oh….kaay…" Ash said, and kept walking. "I don't
know why your mad at me! I haven't done anything and you know it. I'm sorry I made plan's for this months ago. And I'm sorry that you have to come with me. But there isn't a
lot we can do about it now, is there." Ash explained quietly. Gary ignored Ash and continued to scowl. Sure he knew that Ash was right about everything but his foolish pride would never let him admit it.
Only minutes later did Ash and Gary find themselves mounting the front stoop of the timeless Pewter gym. Ash pushed the door open and enthusiastically called out for Brock. A
little nerdy looking man poked his head out from the door to the side. His expression instantly changed from curious to delighted.
"Why Hello Ash! Its been so long! And Gary how've you been?" The little man asked.
"Hi Dexter! Its sure has been a while. Is Brock around?" Ash asked.
"Hey Dexter, uhm… I've been better." Gary coughed and then averted his glaze again.
"Why yes, yes he is! This must be Brocks lucky day or something!" The man cooed his eyes wide.
"Why is that Dex? What's going on?" Ash questioned.
"Well Ash, lately activity at the gym's been pretty slow… And we haven't had a lot of people here to challenge or see Brock. But today not only do we have you boys, we have
a beautiful young woman!" He said cheerfully as Gary looked up with interest.
"A beautiful young woman? Does Brock have a girlfriend!!?!" Ash asked with excitement.
"Not that I know of, all he told me was that this girl was an old friend of his. Here, let me take you to them!" He smiled. And Ash followed eagerly while Gary followed curiously.
As they entered the room Ash instantly halted causing Gary to bump into him.
"Hey! What's your fucking deal!!?" Gary hissed as he looked up to see what Ash had seen. His jaw dropped at the sight of a gorgeous red head talking to Brock. "What a
fox…" Gary said as a cocky smile returned to his face, while he popped his collar slightly and ran a hand through his unruly mop of Brunette spikes. "Watch the master at work.."
He said as pushed his way in front of Ash to proceed forward to the red head while Ash stood frozen in place. He wasn't ready for this, but he should have known who it would
have been when Dexter had mentioned 'old friend'. The young woman visiting Brock was none other than… dear old Misty.
"Oh, hi Gary… what brings you here?" Brock questioned with distaste as Gary smiled and winked at Misty.
"What brings me here you ask?" Gary answered. He then threw his thumb over his shoulder. "Ash." He answered and both Misty and Brock looked over at the shell-shocked
Ash.
"Oh! Jeeze! Ash!! Come on over buddy!!" Brock greed excitedly as Misty had locked eyes with Ash. He swallowed deeply and proceeded forward, his eyes never leaving
Misty's. He was trapped, like fly lost in a spider web…
OC: Kkekekekkekekek yes, I know it wasnt too long.. but how'd you like it? PLEASE REVIEW!! And ignore my grammer mistakes.
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