Disclaimers:
I really don't own Pokémon. Nintendo and Game Freak own it. I wish I did, though. I'd make a lot of wholesale changes to the show, like getting rid of Misty and making all the Officer Jennys pack some really powerful guns!!! And I still really like Officer Jenny.
Mario Alvarado's Writer Notes:
Hi, everybody. I know it's been a long time since I gotten anything down with this Ash/Officer Jenny fic, but I'm finally back on track. I think I know where I'm going with this story. So, I hope you all enjoy the ride. Anyway, I might be going back to work in the near future. So I hope it won't interfere with my fic writing motivation, as it did big time last year.
In today's chapter, Giselle decides to punish Gary in a big way for him spying on Ash during his date and Ash is shocked to see that Jenny's Mom has changed her attitude towards her daughter. Also, Latias breaks out of her Poké Ball and tries to find Ash so he could help her in her new quest to help her brother Latios.
Oh, before I start... ALL FLAMES WILL BE MADE FUN OF BY ME AND WILL BE TOSSED TO THE CYBERNETIC GHOST OF CHRISTMAS PAST FROM THE FUTURE, WHERE IT WILL BE SCATTERED THROUGHOUT THE FOUR CORNERS OF CREATION, BITCH!!!! SUCK IT DRY!!!
Chapter 11
Classes were just wrapping up for the elder students at Pokémon Tech and a lot of them were now filing out of the building and heading home. Giselle was also in the group as she talked with some of her friends as they all exited the building. Right at that moment, she was talking about what she did to Gary.
"Then, I said to him I'm here to punish you so you will never do that to Ash ever again." Giselle said, telling her friends about her encounter she had with Gary last night.
"So, what did you do to him, Giselle?" One of her friends asked,
"Oh, I told him I was leaving him for another woman and he cried like Nancy Kerrigan." Giselle answered,
"So, you're really leaving him?" Her other friend asked,
"Not really. I'm punishing him for spying on The Greatest Pokémon Master Ever during his date. I'm letting Gary suffer for awhile." Giselle answered,
"WHAT?!! The Greatest Pokémon Master Ever went on a date?!!! Who was the girl?!!!" Another of Giselle's friend asked in pure surprise. This was the first time they have heard of this. Frankly, Ash would have liked it if nobody heard about his date with Jenny.
"Oh, I think it was a girl who was perfect for him." Giselle answered,
"Enough of that. What exactly did you do to your boyfriend?" Another of Giselle's friends asked,
"I thought I told you before, but if you want the details, listen up." Giselle said as she began to tell what she did to Gary the last time she saw him, which was oddly enough, yesterday.
Giselle is smirking evilly while making the trip to Gary's place in Viridian City. She just visited Ash Ketchum and heard what her boyfriend did while Ash was on his first ever date and she was more than shocked that Gary would do such a thing.
"Gary, I'm going to teach you a valuable lesson for messing with Ash's date." Giselle said to herself with a naughty chuckle. She really hasn't thought of anything to punish Gary during her trip. She didn't have any time left as she reaches the house that Gary and Brock share together.
Well, you're in for it now, Gary. Giselle thought to herself quickly as she composes herself and knocks on the door. Seconds later, Gary answers, and is very glad to see his girlfriend.
"Hey, babe. I didn't expect you to arrive until the end of your classes. Come on in." Gary said as he lets her inside his spacious home. She then turns to him, smirking rather evilly, causing Gary to gulp as he sees this change in her carefree attitude.
"I heard from Ash on what you did to the poor guy last night." Giselle said, getting straight to the point. Gary's mouth hangs down in shock, and his eyes widened a bit in fear.
"Giselle, I can explain. It was all Brock's idea!!" Gary said panicked. Giselle laughed lightly at the fear she sees in his eyes. This was going to be good.
"I'm here to punish you, so you don't do that ever again." Giselle declared lightly,
"Punish... me?" Gary asked fearfully. He was now more than afraid of what she has planned. But, Giselle didn't know what she had planned for him at all, so she just blurted out something from some show she saw on TV.
"I'm leaving you for another woman." You could hear a pin drop inside Gary's house as he went white as a ghost. His girlfriend is leaving him for another woman?!! This sounds like an episode of Jenny Springer!
"And he started begging for your forgiveness after you told him that you're becoming a lesbian?" Another of Giselle's friends asked, as most of them were laughing hared after what Giselle told them all.
"Actually, no he didn't. He was in too much shock to even say a word. I didn't know what I was going to do and I just blurted that out. I guess I've been watching too much Jerry Springer on my satellite TV." Giselle said,
"And speak of the devil. There he is." One of her friends said as she pointed to the main entrance of the tech. Giselle looked and there was Gary Oak, the assistant to The Greatest Pokémon Master Ever and supposedly, her former boyfriend, so he thinks. He looked like he didn't sleep a wink since Giselle's little confession yesterday. He was a complete wreck.
"Giselle, please... take me back!! I was just playing with him. He said that he would did what I did to him to find out who I was with, even though he would never try it." Gary pleaded with her, thinking that if he begged enough, she would take him back after he spied on Ash.
"And Ash never would try it, but you, Brock and Pikachu had the audacity to spy on him during, from what he told me, his first ever date. I thought you three were his friends. And don't be surprised to see me making out with a girl anytime soon." Giselle said with her arms across her chest and turned away. What she said caused most of the guys there to start hooting at the sight of two hot chicks making out in front of the student body.
"Giselle... I'll do anything to win you back!!!" Gary pleaded with his soon to be ex-girlfriend. He was willing to do anything to win her back and Giselle knew it. So, she decided to have a little fun. Some of her other classmates, who were also in their final year at the Tech, were loving this and decided to have some amusement also.
"Get on your knees!! Get on your knees!!!" One of the guys yelled out and the whole crowd joined in, just trying to make Gary drop to his knees in his mission to beg Giselle for her forgiveness. Since Gary couldn't take back what he just said about doing anything to win her back, he decided to risk being humiliated in front of her, if that will help him get her back. So, Gary got onto his knees, which really got the crowd started.
I can't believe he did it!! He's actually going to do anything the crowd says. Oh, I got to watch this! Giselle thought as she tried to stifle her laughter, trying to show the impression that she wasn't. First, he got on his knees and now the crowd had something else in mind.
"Bark like a Growlithe!! Bark like a Growlithe!!" The crowd chanted like crazy. Gary once again swallowed his pride and did what the crowd wanted him to do. Bark like a little, cute Growlithe. And that caused nearly everybody to fall down laughing.
"Roll over!!! Roll over!!" The crowd chanted once again and just like before when he barked like a Growlithe, Gary placed himself on the ground and rolled over twice, much to the group's amusement as they all laughed like crazy. Giselle's façade finally broke as she too, was laughing her head off with the rest of the student body. It was at that point that Gary decided to give up the fight.
I'll never find another girl like her!!! WHY DID I LET BROCK TRICK ME INTO SPYING ON ASH!!!! I lost her!!!! I should keel over and die... Gary's mind was now in defeat mode as he quietly sulked away. He was well out of the earshot of the Pokémon Tech students, who were still hamming it up back on campus. He arrived at his Dodge Viper SRT-10, which was in convertible mode. He was just about to get inside it, he felt somebody grab his hand. He turned around and saw Giselle standing next to him.
"I think you learned your lesson, Gary. I've had enough fun out of your expense for one day." Giselle said,
"But... aren't you leaving me for another girl?" Gary asked. He didn't know what to think anymore. First, she was leaving him and now she said he learned his lesson?
"No. That was just something I blurted out. I just had to punish you a bit for spying on your friend." Giselle answered,
"I think I did learn my lesson. I've never humiliated myself in front of a shit load of people in my life.
"Just promise me that you will never spy on poor Ash ever again and I'll forgive you." Giselle said,
"Okay... I promise that I will never, ever, spy on Ashy boy when he's on a date ever again." Gary answered seriously. It seemed like everything is perfectly all right with his relationship with Giselle, but she had something else on her mind.
"Now that this business is settled... I did see this very nice outfit in the mall that I know will knock you away if you saw me in it." Giselle said playfully, knowing full well that Gary would do anything to make her happy and this was no exception.
"Say no more. We can go there right now and I'll buy it for you!! Hell, I'll even buy you the whole store!!" Gary said hastily. Hell, he was just happy to have her back and would do ANYTHING for her.
"Oh, Gary. I'm just teasing with you. You'll probably buy it for me tomorrow. So, why don't we go back home and make up for lost time." Giselle said seductively, but Gary wasn't buying into it.
"You just saw me yesterday. Why don't we go back to my place, order a pizza and just enjoy being together while watching some really crappy B movies?" Gary asked instead,
"Sure. Just as long as I choose the movies." Giselle said,
"I wouldn't have it any other way, babe." Gary said. He gave his girlfriend a small kiss on the cheek before he opened the door of his car for her. As soon as Giselle got into his Viper SRT-10, he hurried to the driver's side, literally jumped into the car, started it up and sped off to Viridian City.
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"Who are you and what have you done to her Mom?" Ash asked in pure shock as he stood in the living room of his house. He and Jenny just came back from the lab and there was his Mom chatting happily with Jenny's Mom. She then approached Ash and started thanked him for the way he treated Jenny during their date. This wasn't the cold hearted, insensitive, warlord bitch that he viewed Jenny's Mom as. He doesn't know about the little battle royal the two had when Jenny returned to her now blasted house. So, Ash is a bit confused and shocked about the sudden change in the attitude of Jenny's Mom. And Jenny was all quiet about the whole deal as she looked on.
"It's me, Ash. I just had a change of heart just recently, that's all. People do change, right?" Jenny's Mom asked happily,
"I guess. Last time I saw you, you and Jenny were going at each other's throats." Ash answered sheeply,
"Well, Ash. People can change all of a sudden, that's all." Jenny's Mom answered,
"Say, Jenny... why don't you and me go to Viridian City and pick up some pizzas for dinner. Besides, I have to go pick up my car down at the Chevrolet dealerships where Ash goes to get his car looked at." Delia said as she stood up from the chair she was sitting on,
"Hey, Mom. That reminds me. Take my Grand Sport and drop it off at the Chevrolet Dealership in Viridian. I know you always take your car down to the same place I always take my Corvette to have its routine 2 month maintenance inspection." Ash said as he threw the keys to his prized car to his Mother,
"Is it that time of again for your car to be checked up? Well, I am heading there anyway. Sure, honey. I'll take care of it. And you two kids don't get into any trouble while we're away." Delia answered as she grabbed Jenny's Mom and took her outside to Ash's parked Corvette Grand Sport. Jenny's Mom really didn't like the idea of having her daughter alone with The Greatest Pokémon Master Ever! Sure, he didn't even lay one hand on her in the wrong way and he was a perfect gentleman, but she still wasn't so sure about Ash.
"Delia, you're letting Ash and Jenny be alone together?!! Are you insane?!!! She just met him a couple weeks ago!!" Jenny's Mom said as Delia forced her into the passenger seat of Ash's American sports car,
"Come on, Jenny. Your daughter and my son look so perfect together. Hell, you could probably see that." Delia said as she finally got her long time friend into the car and started up the powerful V8 engine. The raw power the engine produced as it was fired up scared Jenny's Mom a bit.
"Well... I mean he did treat her like a princess when she was with him. I guess I could see that." Jenny's Mom said shyly,
"Good, now let's get going." Delia answered. She looked down at the sequential stick shifter next to the e-brake and pressed this little button behind the shifter that read, "Trans Switch: Semi-Auto."
"Do you know how to drive stick?" Jenny asked,
"Somewhat. I just use the semi-auto feature Ash's car has. He said that the guys who he bought this car from, got the technology from some Formula One cars. I just do the up shifting and the car shifts down itself." Delia said and in a few seconds, the two were off to Viridian City. The sound of Ash's car being driven by his Mom made him realize that he's alone in his house with the young officer he went out with this past Saturday. Jenny realized this also and both young people were thinking about one thing that should have happened.
What?!! My Mom's going with Ash's Mom to get dinner in Ash's car and I'm going to be alone with Ash?!! Perfect!!!! I've been dreaming of that kiss we were supposed to have! Jenny thought to herself excitedly. She has been wishing about that kiss that she and Ash were to have before those three showed up. Now that her Mom and Ash's Mom left them alone in his place, maybe she'll try to use some womanly charm on him.
Huh? My Mom's getting dinner with Jenny's Mom with my car and I'm going to be alone with Jenny?!!! Maybe... we can finally have that kiss we were supposed to have before Gary and Brock ruined it. Ash thought to himself. Sure, he had some reservations about kissing Jenny, since he first met her nearly 2 weeks ago, but she was totally different than any girl he has met in his journey. He guessed that it was her charm that got hold of him. Since his Mom and her Mom were gone, Ash guessed that he might try to finish up the business that he began on that date.
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Back in Prof. Oak's lab, a very determined Latias was still trying to break out of the specially reinforced Poké Ball she was inside of. She could still hear her brother Latios, calling out to her, crying out for her help. Suddenly, she couldn't hear him no more. Her mind was made up. She needed the help of The Greatest Pokémon Master ever!! The only thing she had to do now is to bust out of that special Poké Ball she's in. After about 10 minutes of fighting, the Poké Ball finally broke and she was out and flew out of the lab through one of the open windows.
I'm free!! Now I need to find Ash, so we can go help Latios!!! Huh?!!! Where's that blue car of his with the white stripe down the middle!!!! It's not anywhere and where that thing is, Ash will be there as well!!! Oh, I knew I should have played outside every once in a while so I can find Ash's house!!! Where is he?!!! Latias panicked as she then flew in tight circles, trying to find out where Ash lived. If she did go outside every once in awhile instead of watching TV, she would notice that Ash's place is just across the way from Prof. Oak's Lab. It would have helped if Ash's Corvette was parked by the house, but he let Delia and Jenny's Mom take it so they can go pick up dinner and get Delia's own car as well. As Latias flew around Pallet Town, trying to find the Pokémon Master, Ash and Jenny were getting cozy as they watched some TV. As the minutes ticked by, Jenny was enjoying once again being close to the Greatest Pokémon Master Ever as she inched closer to Ash.
Ash was totally aware that Jenny was making herself even more cozy to him as they watched this odd American show called, NASCAR Rumble!!! He even went as far as to put his arm around the young officer's slim waist. Apparently, she liked that a lot and she rested her head onto his chest. It seemed like a picture perfect moment for the two and just when Ash was about to raise her head to look into her eyes and potentially lead to the kiss, something had to happen. Just then, something big crashed into the house as the vibration of the shock shook everything inside. This caused Ash and Jenny to nearly leap in the air and let go of each other. Suddenly, this red and white thing crashed into the front door. It was a Pokémon and it was trying to bust into Ash's house!!
"What the Hell was that?!!!" Ash yelled out as this red and white flying Pokémon busted into his house, nearly breaking down the front door. Suddenly, a very hysterical Latias was literally face to face with the Pokémon Master.
"Latias, Latias!!!" The Eon Pokémon was so hysterical that she forgot to convert her speech to human language.
"Latias, calm down! I don't know what the Hell you're talking about!!" Ash said, trying to calm down the hysterical legendary Pokémon, but all that did was rile her up even more. Jenny decided to step in. Inside, she was totally pissed off that this damn Pokémon interrupted her moment with Ash, but she felt like something bad happened.
"Let me, Ash." Jenny said as she grabbed Latias' hand and took her away from Ash. The Eon Pokémon floated in the air as she looked at Jenny, who then stepped back and let loose this powerful bitch slap across Latias' face.
"Shut!! Up!!! And!!! Calm!!! Down!!!" Jenny yelled out each time she slapped Latias across her face with her usually powerful slaps. Then, Jenny stopped attacking the Pokémon, as her own hand was red and sore from all the slapping. Both sides of Latias' face had handprints from Jenny's hand as tears streaked down her face.
"Ow... you slap hard, copper." Latias said in the human language. Seems like Jenny's bitch-slapping attack did the trick and calmed the Eon Pokémon down. Jenny learned that trick from her Mom one day. If a person was too hysterical, you just bitch slap them with all your might many times and only stop once you made them bleed or your hand hurts.
"Okay. Now, why are you here anyway? You should be in your Poké Ball in the lab." Jenny said in an almost harsh tone of voice. Latias was gasping for air after being so hysterical, so she had another plan.
"There's too much to talk about. Let me explain via telekinesis. I'll tell you everything through telepathically." Latias said as she still gasped for as much air as she possibly could,
"Uh... Okay. What ever that means." Jenny said. Moments later Latias closed her eyes and started to glow red. Suddenly, Jenny's mind was assaulted by all the details of what made Latias go absolutely crazy. Jenny learned about her brother crying out for her help, the pain she felt that he was going through. And just as fast as it happened, Latias broke the connection. Jenny fully understood the Eon Pokémon's position.
"Jenny. What did Latias tell you?" Ash asked,
"Ash... I think you better let Latias tell you through her powers." Jenny said, not knowing the whole situation that Latios was in. All she learned from the mind link that Latias put her in was that her bro was in danger and she needed to help him in any way she could. Ash gave Latias the go ahead to link up his mind with hers telepathically. Moments later, Ash was feeling all the powerful feelings that Jenny felt. And he also learned about Latios needing help from his sister. Latias broke the link and Ash started to take in everything that as fed into his mind.
"So, you want my help?" Ash asked,
"Duh. Why did I think I went to you? If anybody can help my bro, it's you Mr. Greatest Pokémon Master Ever!" Latias said,
"Gee... I guess I kind of honored that you'd come to me for help. Other than that, I'll do everything I can to help your brother." Ash said. Hearing that made Latias extremely happy, but reality came crashing down on her in a big way. Although he made contact with her, Latios really didn't let his sister know where he was being held.
"We just got to find him first." Latias said. The sound of a car parking and the engine shutting off was a telltale sign that Ash's Mom and Jenny's Mom returned home with dinner. Ash also noticed that the car's engine didn't roar big time like his Corvette does all the time, meaning that Delia did drop off his car at the shop and got back hers.
"We're back, kids. I hope you like your pizza with chicken and bacon on it, Jenny." Delia said as she carried in 2 large pizzas into the house while Jenny's Mom tagged along behind carrying the drinks. Just as she as inside the house, she noticed that there was a red and white Pokémon with her daughter and the Master.
"What?!! What the Hell is Latias doing here?!! She's supposed to be inside that Poké Ball in the lab!!!" Jenny's Mom said harshly. She usually doesn't get along with Pokémon that well, unlike her only daughter, who likes to hang around Pokémon whenever she gets the chance.
"Well, Mom. Apparently, Latias likes pizza and wanted to come by and eat with us." Jenny lied, hoping this will throw her Mom off the track and prevent her from knowing the real reason Latias was here. Jenny's Mom gave that familiar, "Don't you lie to me, Jenny." Look and was about to saw something, but Latias jumped the gun.
"What is this pizza stuff? Is it better than that Poké Chow stuff all Pokémon eat?" Latias asked. This was the first time she has ever heard of or seen pizza. And hearing the Eon Pokémon talk right in front of the two parents caused quite a shock.
"YOU CAN TALK?!!!!" Both Delia and Jenny's Mom yelled out in shock. Just like when Jenny flipped out when she heard Latias speak in the human language for the first time, both Ash's Mom and Jenny's Mom were shocked beyond words.
"Here we go again." Ash said. He then began the long and tedious work of explaining to his Mom and Jenny's Mom about the powers Latias has. By then, both Delia and Jenny's Mom were too confused about it and dinner was on. And as usual, Delia invited Latias to eat, much to the dismay and amusement of Jenny's Mom.
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It was early the next morning at the Ketchum residence and as usual, Mr. Mime and Delia were up and started making breakfast. It seems like having a talking legendary Pokémon with them for dinner was amusing. Latias just kept on talking and talking about life as a Pokémon and she even managed to get on the good side of Jenny's Mom, which is pretty hard to do. And when it was time for Latias to go back to the lab, Delia decided to let the Eon Pokémon stay with them also!!! And that shocked Jenny's Mom even more! Her best friend from long ago was a very, very, very nice lady and wants all of Ash's friends to stay for a while. As soon as Ash got up and was dressed, the paper arrived at the front door and Delia went off to get it. When Ash arrived at the kitchen, her Mom entered the house with the paper and this plain letter with no return address to it and she looked to be a bit worried over it.
"Ash... there's this letter addressed to you. It doesn't have anything on it except your name on it." Delia said as she handed the unknown letter to Ash,
"Only one way to find out what's inside this thing." Ash said as he quickly opened up the letter and took out the paper inside. Just as he was reading it, Jenny and Latias came down the stairs and entered the kitchen. Latias looked to be her cheerful self while Jenny looked like she didn't get a good night's sleep at all.
"Good morning, Jenny. Did you sleep all right?" Delia asked cheerfully,
"Hell no. Miss bossy kept on snagging the blanket from me and pushed my out of bed like 3 times. I just grabbed a spare pillow and sheets from the closet and slept on the floor!" Jenny complained,
"Hey, I deserved the bed! You kept me up dreaming about being Ashy boy's girlfriend over there!!" Latias shot back, causing Jenny to blush heavily. She secretly hoped that Ash didn't just hear that. Her deepest secret in the entire world.
"Shut up!! I was not!!!!" Jenny said angrily, totally denying the fact she wanted to be Ash's girlfriend.
"Did too. I remember this short of stuff." Latias said cheerfully, trying her best to get her new friend all riled up about her secret crush on Ash. Suddenly, the sound of a piece of paper being torn up was heard. Latias, Jenny and Delia looked as Ash tossed the letter into the trash and he had a hateful look on his face. Delia knew that letter he just read was something really bad.
"God, if I didn't meet Misty when I first started my journey, I wouldn't have to go save her ass." Ash said angrily to himself as he balled up his fists in anger. That letter he read must have really set him off.
"I hate to ask this Ash, but who was that letter from?" Delia asked. She knew about what Misty did to him and made sure that she'd never even mention her name anywhere near Ash. But, seems like he's going to have to deal with her yet again.
"That letter I just got was from Team Rocket. It said that they're going to kidnap Misty." Ash answered,
"Isn't this Misty that bitch that hates you now?" Jenny asked,
"The same. God, why did I wreck that fucking bike of hers? And why does she always have that negative attitude of hers all the time? That's the reason I was fed up with her." Ash said. All of a sudden, he started to remember the big fight that ended their long friendship. And it wasn't on very good terms since Misty was pissed off all the time during his final days with her.
"Ash, why don't you do anything I say? You know I'm right!" A very angry Misty asked. Ash, who was 16 at the time while Misty was nearly 18, was winning battles his way with his own tactics when Misty's advice wasn't working anymore. However, she still insisted that Ash should listen to her. Misty had to be in control of Ash's Pokémon career. And that started the unfixable rift. She thought she knew better because her ego grew out of control all thanks to her winning a lot of Pokémon talent contests.
"Misty, your advice will not work anymore. Last time I took your advice, my opponent read it like a book and nearly beat me until I had to change the tempo of the battle." Ash said frustrated. He considers Misty to be his very best friend, but her attitude towards him changed a lot in 6 months. Right now, the fight was about Ash's next Pokémon tournament battle in Ash's 2nd Hoenn League contest.
"Ash is right, Misty. He's becoming more better with the way he battles since he stopped listening to your predictable advice and his opponents will strike at that." Brock said, siding with Ash since he knew Misty was going off the deep end. It was only going to be a matter of time.
"It worked for me, and it will still work for you." Misty shot back at the two,
"No, it won't!!! Get it through your ego filled head!!!" Ash yelled out. It has reached the boiling point. Ash couldn't take anymore of Misty's bitching and her constant putdowns. He had enough and from the hate filled look on Misty's face, she had enough of him not listening to her also.
"You stupid little brat!!!! Nobody says that to me!!!" Misty yelled out and she slapped Ash across his face hard, actually cutting his face and leaving a deep cut because of the ring Misty had on her finger. That was the straw that broke the camel's back.
"You know, Misty. Leave and never come back!! You've been bitching at me for nearly 6 months and I can't stand it!! I'm not going to be bossed around by you anymore!! I'm not going to be held back by you!!" Ash yelled out as he pointed to the door, while not even holding his bleeding cheek. Misty didn't even say one word. She grabbed her backpack and slammed the door All Brock did was be silent as this situation played itself out. He was siding with Ash on this one. Misty was becoming too bossy these days and he secretly couldn't stand her also. This truly was the end for the friendship between Ash and Misty.
"That insensitive bitch!! If she wasn't a part of my life during my Pokémon Journey, I would have let Team Rocket have their way with her!!!" Ash said hatefully. It has been 2 years since that incident. Even though he'll never talk to Misty ever again, he still visits Daisy, Lily and Violet every once in a while to see how they're doing and to help them out with any Pokémon issues. At least he's still grateful that those three are on his side. And now, Team Rocket is going after Misty. Even though he doesn't want to, this was an opportunity for him to strike a big blow to the evil organization and just maybe, find out if they were the ones that are keeping Latios.
"So, what are you going to do, Ash?" Jenny asked,
"Simple. We let Team Rocket make the first move and I'll let them have it big time. This might be the best chance I have to give those guys a blow that they'll never recover from. In this case, I'm going to need Pikachu for this." Ash said,
"And if you're going off to face Team Rocket, I'm coming with you also!!" Jenny said enthusiastically. Ash was shocked to hear this and just before he responded to what she said, Jenny's Mom stepped in.
"That's for me to decide, young lady." Jenny's Mom said as she finally appeared from the room she was staying in. She wasn't about to let her daughter go off with Ash to fight Team Rocket. In fact, she didn't even want her to fight them, since Ash could beat them all without any distractions.
"Mom? Why won't you let me go with Ash? He might need a police escort." Jenny said, hoping that she'll win the battle to go with Ash.
"That's true. But facing off with Team Rocket is always a dangerous proposition anytime." Jenny's Mom said. Looks like she's not budging from her stance.
"I can take care of myself!! I could stay out of Ash's way as he battles them. Then, once he beats them, I could go in and arrest them." Jenny said, still not giving up on her chance to bust some Rockets with Ash. For some reason, the expression on her Mom's face seemed to lighten up. Looks like she thought about something.
"You know, Jenny. This might be a good test for your boyfriend. If he can prove to me that he'll protect you, I'll let you be with him." Jenny's Mom said. This was her little test for Ash. If he did protect her from any danger they might face, she'll allow him to be with her. And Delia liked that little idea also.
"WHAT?!!!!" Both Jenny and Ash yelled out. Jenny was over the moon happy while Ash was in pure shock. He could take Team Rocket just fine, but his battle is going to be much harder if he had to protect Jenny also. She's not the kind of girl to stand back while all Hell's breaking loose. She wanted to be right in the thick of it.
"So, Ash. Is it a deal?" Jenny's Mom asked,
"Um... I guess so. I mean, I am The Greatest Pokémon Master Ever. It should be no problem for me to look after her." Ash said. In reality, he was lying. Protecting a girl who wants trouble like Jenny is a full time job. But Jenny is so happy that if Ash keeps her safe, her Mom will let her be with him. Man, what an ultimatum for Ash.
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It was past Noon and Ash was busy contacting Lance about the sudden situation and assure the Champion that he'll get the job done. Ash also had to get his Pokémon Team ready for battle. He needed Pikachu with him, but Ash was anxious to try out his new Vibrava after all of the training he put the new Pokémon through. He had to call Brock and tell him to get Pikachu ready for a big battle and he needed to go pick up his Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport from the dealership. It was all ready after the inspection and waiting for him. And what about Latias? Ash took her back to Professor Oak's lab and -placed her back into the Poké Ball for now. He did promise that he'll return and tell her about any news of her brother, Latios. He had all of this to do and what Jenny's Mom said still lingered on in his mind.
Down in the Kitchen, Delia and Jenny were busy cleaning up the dishes from lunch while Jenny's Mom went with Mimey to do the shopping. Jenny was still glowing from the fact that her Mom will let her date Ash if he could keep her out of trouble in the Rocket fight. However, one question was on Jenny's mind.
"Say, Delia. Mom told me that you and her used to be friends around the same age as Ash and me. Is that true?" Jenny asked,
"Of course it is, Jenny. When I met your Mom back then, we became fast friends. Oddly enough, when Ash told me about the very first time he met you, during that whole incident in the alley in Celadon City, he sort of reminded me about the first time your Mom and I met. To tell you the truth, Jenny. Your Mom was just like you at your age." Delia answered,
"My Mom wasn't all serious as she is now?" Jenny asked,
"Sure. Just after we first met, Jenny took me to all of the fun spots in Saffron City, since I just moved there when I met your Mom. After school and after we did our homework, we went to the mall, played with all of the Pokémon at her house, enjoyed making mischief, beating up on all of the boys that tormented me... life wasn't as complex or hard at that young age, Jenny." Delia said. She remembered all of the fun things that she and Jenny's Mom did long ago in Saffron City. It was timeless. They were the best of friends who did everything together, and even comforted each other when bad things happened.
"I never thought my Mom would be like that. She's all serious like the Chief of the Kanto region. She's 100% scary. But... when was the last time you talked to Mom before now?" Jenny asked, still wanting to hear more of the story.
"Oh, yes. It was 6 years after we met. We were both out of school, but Jenny wanted to be a cop like her own Mom and I was dating Ash's father. I think the very last time we were together as friends, we cried for what must have been like hours, just thinking about all of the fun things we did and if we would ever meet again. Then, it was time we went our separate ways and we never even exchanged our phone numbers. That was something that I regretted for years." Delia answered. She had to wipe away a stray tear from her eyes, just thinking about that moment.
"Oh, that's so sad. But, you and Mom met again, all thanks to Ash bumping into me on that day." Jenny said. She too was impacted by Delia's sad ending, but it all turned out for the better, since she and Ash first met.
"Yeah. I guess you're right. Having a son and your Mom having you does change everything. I think you inherited all of the fun parts that Jenny used to have. I've never seen an Officer Jenny so laid back and happy." Delia said,
"Well, that's me. And Mom said that I'm more like my Father than her." Jenny said. Delia then became silent at that thought. Ash's Father died on a Pokémon Journey when Ash was just 8 and Jenny's Mom told Delia about the time she pushed Jenny's Father away from her when Jenny was only 6.
"Your Mom told me about your Father. Saying that she pushed him away and out of your life and hers because of her coldness. And I know your Mom told you about Ash's Father." Delia said sadly. It seems like both Delia and Jenny share one thing in common, they don't have fathers for their own children, but everything's working out now.
"I'm fine about that and I know about Ash's Dad. It's been 12 years since I've seen or even heard from him, but I always get e-mails from him every month for the past 6 years. He always says that he misses me greatly and will always love me. So, I know he's still loving me since he hasn't seen me in a long time." Jenny said,
"That's good. And I bet he misses your Mom also." Delia said,
"I guess you're right." Jenny said. The dishes were now cleaned and put away and just as that was done, Jenny's Mom and Mimey arrived after doing all of the shopping. And there was a lot of food and the 4 of them, plus all of the Pokémon Ash carries with him.
"Damn, Delia. I hate to see your food bill at the end of the month. All Jenny and I eat is nothing but frozen food we just toss in the microwave." Jenny's Mom said as she placed some bags on the table,
"Well, I've got a growing boy and his Pokémon to take care of. Plus, I've got you two to feed also." Delia said as she and Jenny helped also,
"Just don't let Mom cook. Whatever you do, don't let her cook." Jenny said,
"Oh, stuff it, Jennifer." Jenny's Mom said, calling her kid by her full name, which got her a bit pissed off.
After all the calls Ash made, it was time for Ash and Jenny to go. Ash is planning on having Charizard take Jenny and him to Brock's house to get Pikachu and to get his Corvette. Right now, Ash is busy changing his clothes. Jenny on the other hand, was wearing her usual police uniform, minus the hat and white gloves and carrying a backpack full of Pokémon healing supplies and a med kit for the two of them.
"I'm loaded up on stuff Ash's Pokémon will need. I'm going to help him as much as I can." Jenny said confidently,
"Just try to get out of Ash's way Jenny. Let Ash do all the fighting." Jenny's Mom said sternly, trying to bring her daughter back down to Earth,
"Yes, Mother. I'll make sure to follow what you say." Jenny said, finally agreeing with her over strict Mom,
"That's a good girl." Jenny's Mom said as she took her daughter in her arms and gave her a quick, be safe hug and Jenny's Mom followed it up by giving Jenny a small kiss on her cheek. After saying a quick, "I love you," to each other, Ash came down the steps from his room. He was wearing his old black t-shirt, blue sleeveless jacket, acid washed blue jeans and white sneakers. This was his Team Rocket battling gear.
"If you're ready to go, Jenny... I'm ready." Ash said as he put on his trusty Pokémon League cap on backwards,
"Hell yeah! Let's beat some Rockets!!" Jenny said happily,
"Just be careful you two. Team Rocket's not the same pushover group as they were before. And remember what I said, Ash." Jenny's Mom said,
"Yes, ma'am." Ash said annoyed as he took out a Poké Ball and released Charizard,
"We'll be fine, Mom. Ash will beat those Rockets into a pulp." Jenny said, showing more enthusiasm than Ash was.
"Be careful and come back safely." Delia said and Ash came up to her and also gave his Mom a hug and a kiss on her cheek.
"I will. And I'll make sure Jenny doesn't to anything rash." Ash said to Jenny's Mom, which made the older woman smile a bit. Once everything was ready, he helped Jenny get on Charizard right before he got on. "Charizard, let's take off and head straight for Brock's house!!" Ash ordered. Charizard gave Ash the thumbs up and the giant dragon Pokémon flapped his wings and took to the air with the two on his back. The trip to Viridian and Brock's place was short. The first thing both Brock and Pikachu did was beg for Ash's forgiveness about the whole spying deal. Ash made them shut up and he started to tell the two about the letter from Team Rocket, telling them about how they'll kidnap Misty from the Cerulean Gym while she's there visiting. So without hesitation, Pikachu rejoined Ash's Pokémon Party and after getting Ash's checked up Corvette Grand Sport, he and Jenny were speeding off to Cerulean City and a very fierce battle with Team Rocket. Ash had a got feeling that a great battle and something bad was going to happen. The dark storm clouds didn't help ease his fear either as he and Jenny raced to Cerulean City.
With Ash and Jenny now on their way to Cerulean City to face Team Rocket, what will happen when Ash and Misty meet face to face after 2 years? And will Jenny try to help Ash, only to hinder his battle against Team Rocket?!!! The fight will start in Chapter 12!!!!!! What will happen?!!
Oh, before I end this... I just want to thank DJ Rodriguez for the story idea that was featured in this chapter. Man, it took me a long ass time to get this out, Huh? I just hope he's not pissed off at me.
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Mario Alvarado: World Champion!!
6/25/2004