Disclaimers:

I really don't own Pokémon. If I did, Misty would be long gone. I really don't like Misty that much!! I never liked her and I never will like her! I really do like Officer Jenny a lot!!! I guess it's that short skirt she wears.

Mario Alvarado's Writer Notes:

Okay. I just want to remind everybody of one thing. This fanfic is a challenge from DJ Rodriguez, a fellow Pokémon fanfic writer and a good friend of mine. He wanted any writer to come up with Pokémon romance fics that have Ash paired up with different girls in the Pokémon series, instead of having Ash and Misty get together. Because of this challenge, I decided to test my luck and write the first EVER Ash/Officer Jenny romance fic on the Internet! I'm a man that likes to see new pairings, so I'm always a sucker for trying something new. Especially new pairings.

In today's Chapter, Ash arrives at the lab to find out that Latias, Prof. Oak and Tracey are fine. Suddenly, Ash hears that the young Jenny he met 4 days ago and who was supposed to look after Latias, is now missing. Can Ash find her?

An Officer And A Pokémon Master
Chapter 6

The officers there were having a hard time trying to piece together everything that had just happened inside Professor Oak's Laboratory. Since The Prof. and his assistant Tracey were knocked out and nobody could ask Latias what happened, the only person who knew what the hell happened was the young officer who was ordered to make sure the lab wasn't attacked by Team Rocket, has just run away panicking. Right now, Jenny's Mother was the highest-ranking officer on the scene and was trying to piece together the events that led up to this point.

"Well, Jen. The only thing Tracey and Prof. Oak can tell us is that the two Rockets were dressed up as fake Pokémon Professors from Hoenn and they used this knock out spray on them. The next thing they knew, they saw us." The male officer said to Jenny,

"That doesn't give us anything to work with. We have to find my useless daughter first. She's the only one that knows the events here." Jenny's Mother said as she sat down on one of the couches. A minute later, Ash Ketchum entered the house and spotted the older Jenny sitting down on one of the couches.

"Excuse me, officer. What just happened here?" Ash asked, as he approached the officer. She looked up at him.

"Well, Mr. Ketchum. Usually you would be here before us like you always did and take care of business." Jenny's Mother said,

"This time, I had my own business to take care of. What happened here? I saw two Pokémon and their trainers fly out of the lab. Just what the hell is going on?" Ash asked,

"That is what we're trying to find out. Prof. Oak and his assistant are a bit beat up, but fine. I want to have a couple more officers here to stay for the night, but we're stretched pretty thin because of a raid of a Team Rocket warehouse in Johto that is going on tonight." Jenny said,

"If you'll let me, my assistant and I can stay here overnight. If Team Rocket does come back here, our Pokémon are much more powerful than the ones you currently have." Ash suggested,

"That might be a good idea." Jenny agreed. Ash then ran out of the house and to his sports car. He placed his cell phone on the passenger sea when he was driving back from Pewter. At this time of day, Gary would be in Viridian City, living in the condo that he and Brock bought and share together. He looked for Gary's number on his phone list and pressed the speed dial button. Moments later, Gary answered.

"This is Gary. Spit it out." Gary answered on the other line,

"Gary, sorry to bother you. Prof. Oak's lab was raided by Team Rocket." Ash said. Already, there was concern in Gary's voice.

"Is Gramps all right? What about Tracey? Did anything happen to the Latias that was being guarded?" Gary asked, concerned for the well being of his Grandfather, Tracey and the Eon Pokémon.

"Prof. Oak and Tracey are fine and the special Pokémon is still here and undisturbed. I was going to pay him a visit after I got a new Pokémon when I saw Butch and Cassidy and their Pokémon go blasting off for some odd reason." Ash answered,

"That's good news. I think it might be a good idea of you and me stayed overnight at Gramps' place to make sure nothing else goes wrong." Gary said,

"I was thinking the same thing and so were the cops here. I'm at the lab and I'll meet you there." Ash said,

"Okay. I'll leave here and I'll head down to Pallet right now." Gary said and he ended his call. He placed his cell phone back onto its place on Ash's belt. He went back to the lab and when he got inside the house, Ash could overhear one of the officers talking to the older Officer Jenny.

"Shouldn't we send somebody to find your daughter?" One of the officers on the scene asked, not knowing that Ash was homing in on their conversation.

"We don't have anymore officers here. Right now, securing the lab is our main priority." Jenny said,

"What about the Greatest Pokémon Master EVER? He's just standing around." The officer asked. Jenny thought about that for a moment and realized that it's not a bad idea.

"Yeah. He'd be perfect. He knows this place like the back of his hand." Jenny said. Ash nodded his head in agreement and left the lab, accidentally bumping into the front doorknob, which poked him in the side and he cried out a little.

"I think he just did." The officer said, hearing Ash hit the door and leaving the lab.

"What? He was listening in on us?" Jenny asked surprised,

"Sure was. And he's well on his way." The officer said as he looked outside and saw Ash walk to the woods of Pallet Town to search for Jenny.

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She was sure nobody would find her in the think forests of Pallet Town at night. After what Hitmontop did to her and what she saw Latias did to Butch and Cassidy, Jenny didn't want to go near another Pokémon for as long as she lived. After seeing firsthand the power certain Pokémon have, she's afraid of them. After Latias sent Team Rocket blasting off, she just wanted to get as far away from Latias as possible, but her injuries she suffered from the ass whupping Hitmontop gave her wasn't making it any easier for her.

That does it. As God as my witness, I never want to be a Police Officer ever again!! And I don't even want to see another Pokémon as well. Jenny thought to herself. She was totally scared about the events that have taken place in such a short time. Finally out of energy from her injuries and running, Jenny sat down on a big rock and placed her face in her hands and cried. All of this was too much for the young officer. It just overwhelmed her. Maybe getting her ass kicked by the Hitmontop has contributed to Jenny's new fear of Pokémon. As Jenny cried to herself, she thought she heard the rustling of some bushes that were above her on a rocky ridge she was near. This scared her even more. It could be a Pokémon ready to pounce on her or a member of Team Rocket, out for revenge!!!

"Who... who's there?!!" Jenny cried out as she reached for a weapon to defend herself with, but there wasn't a rock or a stick anywhere. The person appeared from the tall brush and showed himself to Jenny. It was Ash. He was standing on top of a small ridge, which was over her. When he looked down at the officer, it didn't take him long to realize who the scared young lady was.

"Hey... you're that Jenny I met in Celadon 4 days ago." Ash said. He could tell that she has been crying over something. Maybe those events in Prof. Oak's lab had something to do with it. Ash leapt off the ridge and landed on the ground near her. It was a 15-foot drop, but Ash made it look like nothing. The young Officer Jenny didn't even look up to see him. She had her skinned knees brought close to her chest and she laid her chin on top of her knees. Jenny had her eyes closed and was gently sobbing.

"You're not meant to be a police officer, are you?" Ash asked quietly, hoping not to get the officer even more emotional. What he didn't expect was her agreeing with him.

"Go ahead and say it. I suck. I should be kicked out of the family for disgracing their heritage. Why are taking the time to talk to me? I'm just a nobody." Jenny sniffed as she wiped away some tears from her eyes.

"Looks like you had a lot of fun in there tonight." Ash said as he noticed the many cuts and bruises on her exposed arms and legs. To Ash, she got beat by something other than two Team Rocket members.

"Fun my ass. You wouldn't understand. It's a long story." Jenny said as she wiped away the last of her tears. Her crying spell was now gone and she looked up at the now star filled sky.

"I got a lot of time off after all of the trips and business meetings that I have to do." Ash said as he sat down next to her. She didn't even try to scoot away from him when he sat down.

"Mr. Ketchum... may I ask how old are you? You look more mature than most people." Jenny asked,

"18." Ash answered,

"You know, I remember something. My friend told me that the youngest Officer Jenny to be put on the police force was nearly 21. I remember you saying that you beat that record by 2 years. And I know you're going to ask me this, so I'll tell you. I'm 18 as well." Jenny said. Both her and Ash were the same age. It was hard for Ash to believe that they would let a Jenny that is the same age as him, become a police officer so soon. From what Brock told him about the Jennys, the youngest they can go out onto the field is over 21. Jenny was still looking at the stars in the sky. Looks like this was comforting her in some weird way. The two didn't speak another word for a long time. Ash then broke the silence.

"I don't know if I'm too forward about this, but... I was wondering if you would like to, um... go see a movie at the Celadon Mall with me? Probably this Saturday night if you want?" Ash asked nervously. His face was now fully red from blushing. This was THE first ever time he has asked a girl out on a date since he became the Greatest Pokémon Master EVER!!!! While lots of 18 year olds like him are used to asking girls out on dates, to him, this was very unknown territory.

"Well, now. Are you asking me out on a date, Mr. Greatest Pokémon Master Of All Time?" Jenny asked playfully, making sure Ash didn't see her blushing face.

"I... guess so. Isn't that what 18 year olds are supposed do? Just be 18 year olds and enjoy life? I kinda lost track on what people my age do since I became a Pokémon Master." Ash asked nervously,

"It would be an honor. I thought you would have gotten yourself a girlfriend by now. I heard that you were really close with the Cerulean City Gym Leader. I think her name is Misty Waterflower or something like that." Jenny said. Ash's face went from totally embarrassed to a look of hate. Seems like she hit a sore spot.

"I was. We got into this giant argument one night. Misty yelled at me, saying that I was too dumb to even become a Pokémon Master. Before I faced off with Lance for the right to be called a Pokémon Master, she left. Because of what she said and the hurt she put me through, I nearly lost the fight. But, Mom and Brock were there for me and helped me face lance and become the Pokémon Master." Ash said,

"So, what happened to this red-headed bitch? After hearing this, I want to slap her, cuff her and stuff her in the slammer!" Jenny said as she clenched her right fist and pounded it into her left palm, imitating what she would do to Misty.

"Thanks. After I won, I learned from his sisters that she was totally disgusted with me finally becoming the Pokémon Master that she left for the Orange Islands. To tell you the truth Officer, Misty and I have been friends forever, but she always wants to have the last word. Everything has to go her way, she's bossy, she always yells at me for using the wrong tactics in a Pokémon battle, brags about how her Water Pokémon could beat me hands down and hates it when she sees me talking with girls a lot of the time. She just wants to possess me. And I couldn't handle it. So, I never want to see her again." Ash answered, finishing his bitter story about the breakup of he and Misty.

"Wow. She really is a bitch. Makes me glad I'm not her. And this date you asked me on will actually be good for you." Jenny said,

"Well, it's a date. I'll come by the Celadon City Pokémon Center this Saturday night at around 6 to pick you up." Ash asked as he helped Jenny up,

"That would be great." Jenny said,

"Now, can you walk?" Ash asked. Jenny tried to stand up, but she fell back down to the ground because she was too tired and injured to even move.

"Doesn't look like you're moving anytime soon. I'll carry you back to Pallet and since you've got your ass kicked in the lab, I'll let you stay at my house and Mom can take care of your cuts and bruises." Ash said,

"Your... house?!!!!" Jenny asked in shock. She expected Ash to take her back to Prof Oak's lab for the night, but not stay at the home of Ash Ketchum, the Greatest Pokémon Master EVER!!!!

"Nah. My Mom just loves visitors. Besides, she'll understand. And I'll talk it over with the officers at the lab. My friend Gary and I will stay there overnight to make sure that Team Rocket don't try anything funny." Ash said. Jenny just nodded in agreement. Right before Ash picked up the officer in his arms, she remembered something.

"Oh, I almost forgot something." Jenny said,

"What's that, Jenny?" Ash asked. Jenny came close to Ash and kissed Ash on his cheek. This was the first time she has ever kissed a guy in her life, even though it wasn't a kiss on the lips, she did say she was going to kiss him.

"That was for saving me the other day. I told myself if I ever saw the guy who saved me again, I'd kiss him. Well, you were that guy. Thank you." Jenny said as she blushed slightly. Ash on the other hand, was blushing heavily.

"Um... thanks. I guess." Ash answered embarrassed. She just kissed him!! That was the first time a girl has ever kissed Ash in his life. Ash then shook away the embarrassment and picked up the young officer in his arms for the trip back home to Pallet.

"Well, let's get back to Pallet Town. I bet Gary arrived and is waiting for me at the lab." Ash answered. Jenny wrapped her arms around Ash's neck to hold onto him, but she could tell that Ash wasn't going to drop her at all.

I can't believe that Ash Ketchum, the Greatest Pokémon Master EVER, has asked me out on a date!! Wait 'til Joy hears about this! Jenny thought to herself as Ash carried her in his arms back to Pallet. For the first time in a while, Jenny felt perfectly okay with her chaotic life as she secretly enjoyed being this close to the Greatest Pokémon Master EVER!!!!

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The next day at Team Rocket HQ, Giovanni was disgusted about the fact that Butch and Cassidy failed to get Latias, even though the two were within arms reach of nabbing the Pokémon, something has stopped them dead in their tracks! He tried to get the information out of the two, but both Butch and Cassidy were scared after their encounter with Latias. Since it has been a while since he tried to ask them what happened, now was a good time to see his intelligence team and make plans for another mission to get Latias. He pressed a button on the desk intercom to talk to he secretary.

"What may I do for you, sir?" She asked,

"Call the Intelligence team and tell them I would like to meet them to make some new plans for capturing Latias within the hour. We're going to have to play some hardball against Ash and the Pokémon League." Giovanni said,

"Yes sir. The Intelligence team will be ready when you arrive." His secretary said,

"One more thing. Please contact all members of Team Rocket to cease all current crimes until further notice and tell them to continue raising their Pokémon's level as usual. Those Rockets who are in the middle of their missions will finish them and then start training their Pokémon. I want to make Ketchum think that we're chickening out for a while. Understand?" Giovanni ordered,

"Understood perfectly, Sir. All Team Rocket crimes will cease and all Rocket may continue to raise their Pokémon's levels." She said,

"That is all." Giovanni said as he turned off the intercom and sat back down in his leather chair. Since the intelligence team will be ready for him to arrive at the top of the hour, the Team Rocket boss was deep in thought.

Looks like I may have to get my hands dirty. If I want the morale of my Rockets to go up, I have to fight along side them. After I meet with the brains of the intelligence department, I'll have to go train myself. I have a few new Pokémon I want to use against Ketchum. Giovanni thought to himself as he reached into his suit pocket and took out 3 new Poké Balls with his rocket insignia on them. To him, these will be his trump cards against Ash Ketchum.

End Of Part 6

Well, now that Jenny is safe with Ash, I bet some of you are shocked to discover that he has asked her out on a date!! What will happen if the others find out about his date with an Officer Jenny? And what will happen when Ash learns about Jenny's fear of Pokémon?

As for Ash's big first date with Jenny, well... I'm devoting all of Chapter 7 to that!!! I may need to speak with DJ Rodriguez for some help with this. At last, we'll finally see Ash on a date with Jenny!! I know a lot of people have been waiting for this!!!!

And just when you think Team Rocket might do something, the boss decides to have all of team Rocket now concentrate on raising the levels of their Pokémon to get them much stronger. Even Giovanni is planning to train his Pokémon himself. But, what are those 3 Pokémon he has? Have a question, comment or anything like that? Send them all to Hornet19us@Yahoo.com. And as always, please read and review. I'll read anything good or bad. Got to get to work with Part 7, the big date with Ash and Jenny!!!!

Mario Alvarado
11/21/2003