This is the twelfth chapter (I do that every chapter to make sure that I don't put the wrong chapter up). Enjoy!

Disclaimer: I do not own Pokémon or any of the songs

(Opening song)

Gary had finally made it into the city entrance, and he was as tired as hell. He had a hard time trying to get through the forest, due to the excessive amount of wild Pokémon that attacked him. He had to go through the dangerous path, did he? He was pretty much happy that he got out of there alive. He walked through the center doors, but was stopped by a sudden surprise: Ash was here.

"I'm going out for a walk," said Ash as he walked out of the Pokémon center cafeteria and started for the door.

"I'm coming with you," said May as she also got out of the cafeteria and ran by Ash's side.

"Fine, but don't ask me for anything," said Ash.

"No promises," said May. Gary was so tired that he didn't want to pick a fight with Ash. Or more precisely, he didn't want Ash to pick a fight with him. He stood at the corner and watched Ash as he walked past with May and down the city streets, not noticing a thing. He then walked into the center and lay on the couch.

"Finally," he said. Before he closed his eyes, he saw Dawn and Brendan walking outside, in which he considered they were going to follow Ash. He drifted off to sleep.

I'll prove that I'm ready

Ash and May were walking down the busy city streets, and Dawn and Brendan caught up to them.

"I thought that I said that I wanted to walk alone," said Ash, "Go figure that you would follow me Brendan."

"What was that Ketchum?" said Brendan rhetorically.

"Why can't one day that we can all walk without you two arguing," asked Dawn.

"Dawn, you know that that will never happen," said May. Ash and Brendan then started to argue again, but they then started to talk about who can eat the most chili dogs, and then started to talk about who's Pokémon was cuter randomly.

"I don't see any point in this argument anymore," said Dawn again. Ash and Brendan suddenly stopped their argument and stepped out of the group. In fear of them fighting, Dawn and May followed them, only to see that they were watching a Pokémon battle.

"I thought that we were going out to get ice cream," said May.

"I said to you that you don't ask me for anything," said Ash.

"And I said no promises," said May. Ash knew that there was no point in getting into an argument with May about ice cream, so the group stepped out from the battle and looked for an ice cream place, in which Ash was buying.

Gary finished his nap and decided that he would take a walk to find a place to eat. He stood up and headed outside so that he could find a place to eat. He walked down the busy streets and looked around for a good place to eat.

Ash and his friends were all walking down the busy city streets. Both girls had two ice cream cones in their hands each. Ash already finished his, and Brendan didn't want any.

"I love the DP berry swirl," said Dawn, "It's the best."

"I love the BW rocky road more," said May. Ash was just looking at his wallet, which had a very few amount of money in it. It looked like he was going to have to ask his mom for more money. Suddenly, May came up from behind him and put his hood over his head. Ash took it off, but May just put it back on again.

"Stop that," said Ash.

"I just wanted to see you with your hood on," said May innocently. Ash knew that she was really doing that to piss him off. Then he saw something familiar from the corner of his eye. He looked around him so that he could catch it again.

"What are you looking for?" asked Brendan, "I didn't see you drop anything while we were walking."

"It's nothing," said Ash, "I just thought I saw something familiar." Ash then bumped into someone, causing both of them to fall down.

"Watch where you're going you asshole," said the person, who was standing up and preparing to walk away.

"Who are you calling an asshole?" said Ash as he stood up and was going to start an argument with the person. What Ash saw was Gary, who was standing right in front of him. Gary was trying to walk away, but Ash ran right in front of him.

"You're not going anywhere until I have my rematch," said Ash. Gary just looked at him annoyed. He was planning to go and not encounter Ash until after he ate. He sighed.

"What do you want Ketchum?" said Gary rhetorically, even though he knew what Ash wanted.

"A want to kick your ass," said Ash, "What else?" Before Ash could punch, Brendan came in the way and grabbed Ash by the hood.

"You really don't need to fight every person you see Ash," said Brendan.

"What are you talking about?" said Ash, "I have a score to settle with that basterd."

"Just because he bumped into you?" said Brendan, "I never knew you could be that violent Ash. What if that was an old person?"

"Oh shut up," said Ash. Gary was then walking away again while Ash and Brendan were talking.

"Who was that guy anyway?" asked Dawn.

"He's Gary," said Ash, "The person that I hate the most in the world." May didn't really need an explanation about who Gary was. May saw him before when he came to the castle. The same day she met Ash.

"Hey, get back over here Gary!" said Ash, "We are not finished yet!" He was able to break free from Brendan's grip and ran towards Gary.

"I don't have time for you right now Ash," said Gary, "Maybe later I'll kick your ass, but not now."

"You kicking my ass?" said Ash, "Today, I kick your ass." Gary sighed once more and thought for some time. He then just gave in. He knew that Ash would just keep on pissing him off forever until Gary kicks his ass.

"Fine," said Gary, "I'll fight with you. But it has to be a Pokemon battle first."

"Deal," said Ash.

"But Ash," said May, "You left all of your Pokemon at the Pokemon Center, including Pikachu."

"Oh yeah," said Ash, "I forgot." That gave Gary an opportunity to fight Ash after he eats.

"Since you don't have your Pokemon with you at the moment," said Gary as he walked past Ash, "I'm just going to have to battle you after you get them. Maybe tomorrow so you can train your Pokemon. By the way, how many Pokemon do you have now?"

"Two!" Ash boasted, "How about that? Who can catch Pokemon now you basterd!" Gary wasn't impressed at all.

"Two?" said Gary, "I've already caught six and you mean to say that you only caught two?" Ash was surprised at that statement. After all this time, he only caught two. How embarrassing.

"It doesn't really matter," said Ash, "Both of my Pokemon are way stronger than yours."

"We'll see about that," said Gary to himself. He then walked away.

"Now we have another thing added to our things to do list," said Dawn, "He has six. How are you going to beat him with just Pikachu and Corphish?"

"It doesn't matter," said Ash, "I'm going to beat that basterd either way. The only thing left to do now is to go to the Pokemon Center and train my Pokemon. I'll see you guys later." Ash then ran in the direction of the Pokemon Center, with May close behind.

"Ash wait for me," said May, "You know that I hate running." Brendan and Dawn looked at each other, shrugged their shoulders, and followed Ash and May.

The phone was ringing as Ash waited for the other person on the other line to pick up. Finally the phone was picked up and his mother was at the other end.

"Ash, I haven't heard from you in a long time," said Delia, "You had me worried. How was your journey so far? Did you meet any friends yet?"

"It's been going good," said Ash, "Hey mom, I called to ask you if I could get more money from you?"

"Did you spend all your money already?" asked Delia, "Don't tell me that you spent it all?"

"I didn't spend it all intentionally," said Ash, "There was a reason for it." As Ash was talking to his mother, May was walking behind him. She stopped and looked at who Ash was calling.

"Really?" asked Delia, "What happened?" Before Ash could tell his mom the story, May pushed him aside and went in front of the screen to see who was calling Ash.

"Hey Ash, who's this?" asked May. Ash went behind May and took her off the seat and sat in it himself.

"Mind your own business May," said Ash. May came back and stared at the screen.

"Hello," said May.

"Oh why hello there," said Delia, "I could see that you are one of Ash's friends."

"Yeah, I'm May and I'm a princess," said May. Ash then pushed May away from the screen and took the phone back.

"I didn't know that you were hanging out with a princess Ash," said Delia rather surprised, "I say that you go out with her. She's pretty." Ash only blushed at what his mom said. Thank Arceus that May didn't hear that.

"It's surprising to me too," said Ash, "I'll explain it to you in more details later. Can you just send me a few more amount of money?"

"Why of course dear," said Delia, "Now that I know what you use it for, you can call me for money anytime you want." Ash once again blushed at his mother's comment.

"Bye mom," said Ash as he closed the phone. He stood up and looked towards May.

"Your mom looks pretty," said May. Ash just sighed and walked away, going to get his Pokemon for his upcoming battle with Gary.

It was nighttime, and Ash was training with Pikachu and Corphish for his battle with Gary the next day. It was about ten o' clock, so Dawn and Brendan went inside, but May was sitting right beside Ash as he trained his Pokemon. Pikachu and Corphish didn't want to sleep. They knew how important this is to Ash, so they trained very hard. But they did both have their own reasons also. Corphish heard about Gary's Pokemon, and it wanted a challenge. Pikachu was hoping that it could get a rematch with Elekid (Spelled it right this time).

"Great job guys," said Ash, "With this kind of training, we'll be able to beat Gary in no time flat."

"Pikachu," said Pikachu energetically as sparks came out of its cheeks.

"Corphish," said Corphish.

"Then let's keep on going then," said Ash. He then kept on ordering his Pokemon as they combined pretty good moves together and May sat there and watched the whole thing.

"Hey Ash, when are you going to be done?" asked May.

"I didn't tell you to come over here in the first place," said Ash. May then thought for a moment. Why did Ash hate Gary so much? She didn't see anything about Gary that would piss Ash off.

"Ash, why do you hate Gary?" asked May, "Did he do something to you that got you angry?" Ash seemed to pretend that he didn't hear May say anything. He didn't talk for a while. He then scratched the back of his head.

"I don't want to talk about it," he said plainly. May was able to tell that he was sad for some reason. She knew that she shouldn't bother Ash about it anymore, but she had to say something in order for his energetic sprit to come back.

"I know that you can beat him Ash," said May, "You're one of the strongest people that I know." Ash looked back and saw a smile across May's face, which brought him back the spirit that he needed.

"Yeah, you're right," said Ash energetically, "I'll kick that guy's ass and make sure that he never messes with me again." He then started to train his Pokemon again.

"That's the Ash I know," thought May as she watched Ash continue to train until he felt like going to sleep.

Ash and his friends were all standing in an open space near the Pokemon Center. Ash was waiting on Gary, hoping that he didn't ditch their agreement.

"That basterd," said Ash, "If he ditches, I am so going to kill him."

"Be patient Ash," said Brendan, "He'll be here any minute." Later, Gary was coming towards them. He stood in front of Ash and stretched.

"Finally," said Ash, "Do you know how long I've been waiting on you basterd."

"Wow," said Gary sarcastically, "I didn't know waiting for about five minutes after our agreed time would be so long." He then stood a few feet back and turned towards Ash and took out a Pokeball.

"This will be a two-on-two battle Ash," said Gary, "It ends when both of our Pokemon has fainted, you got me?"

"Yeah, yeah, yeah," said Ash as he also took out a Pokeball, "I'm so going to enjoy this." They both then released their respective Pokemon, with Corphish with Ash and Growlithe with Gary.

"Let's do this," said Ash, "Since I have a type advantage, this'll end very quickly. Corphish, use Water Gun." Corphish shot out a blast of a full powered water gun at Growlithe.

"Growlithe, dodge it," ordered Gary, "Then use Fire Spin." Growlithe used its fire spin on Corphish, but Corphish wasn't affected by it at all.

"That's what you get for sending out a Pokemon that has no chance of winning against mine," boasted Ash, "Now Corphish, use Crabhammer." Corphish then ran towards Growlithe and punched it towards the sky.

"Now Corphish use…" said Ash, but he didn't finish because he saw Corphish was somehow in pain, "Corphish, what's wrong?"

"Ash, that Fire Spin left Corphish burned," said Brendan, "Corphish will keep on getting hurt after a few turns."

"Say what?" said Ash surprised, "If only I had my burn potion with me right now?"

"Well sucks to be you," said Gary, "Now Growlithe, use Flamethrower on Corphish while it is defenseless." Growlithe attacked Corphish with a flamethrower from the sky. Since Corphish was defenseless, it did get hurt.

"Now attack it again with Headbutt," said Gary. Growlithe landed on the ground with all fours and headbutted Corphish away.

"We're not finished yet," said Ash, "Now Corphish, use Hydro Pump."

"Growlithe, counter it with Flamethrower," ordered Gary. The two attacks hit each other. It was a struggle, but then suddenly, Corphish felt burn again, and it lost its focus. The flamethrower overcame Corphish's hydro pump and hit Corphish, causing a black smoke to appear.

"Don't give up now Corphish," said Ash, "Use that special move that you know." Because of the smoke, Growlithe didn't see the attack that Corphish was going to use. Then Corphish came from behind Growlithe and used the attack that he used on Sharpedo during the sea tournament to finish it off. It launched Growlithe out of the smoke, and it had fainted. The smoke cleared and Corphish was still standing.

"Very impressive," said Gary, "But that wasn't too powerful. Time to bring out the big guns." He then took out another Pokeball and released Electibuzz.

"Electibuzz!" it roared. Corphish was frightened by its roar. It then suddenly fell to the ground fainted. Ash ran to its side.

"Corphish, are you okay?" asked Ash worried, "Don't tell me that you got a heart attack because you were too scared."

"Don't worry Ash," said Brendan, "Corphish fainted because of the burn it had. It didn't die." Ash sighed and returned it to its Pokeball.

"You did good buddy," said Ash. Corphish returned to its Pokeball and Ash looked at Pikachu and it looked at him. They nodded to each other.

"You're ready for this buddy?" asked Ash.

"Pika," said Pikachu as sparks came out of its cheeks. Pikachu then stood in front of Ash.

"I can see that that Elekid that you had evolved to an Electibuzz," said Ash, "Doesn't matter because Pikachu and I are going to win. Pikachu, use Thunder." Pikachu used thunder on Electibuzz, but Electibuzz only absorbed the attack.

"What the hell?" said Ash.

"Thanks for the energy," said Gary, "Now Electibuzz, use Thunderpunch. Electibuzz built up a lot of electricity in its hand and punched Pikachu, launching him away.

"Pikachu, don't give up yet," said Ash, "Use that new move Volt Tackle!" Pikachu came back running at full speed and it crashed into Electibuzz, sending it back.

"That was pretty good, but not powerful," mocked Gary, "Use Thunderpunch again!"

"Pikachu, use Iron Tail," ordered Ash. Both attacks hit and it was a struggle. Both sides won't give up.

"I'm going to make this battle end quickly," said Gary, "Use Hyper Fang." Electibuzz bit Pikachu making it lose its focus, blasting it away with its Thunderpunch, but Pikachu still stood.

"It's not over until I say that it's over," said Ash, "Pikachu use Thunder." Pikachu used a full powered Thunder, blasting Electibuzz away. It was actually injured.

"Time to end this," said Gary, "Electibuzz, use Thunder." Electibuzz used a full powered Thunder and it struck Pikachu. Pikachu tried to absorb the electricity like Electibuzz did before.

"You can do it Pikachu," said Ash. Pikachu absorbed the blast, but because of the huge amount of electricity in its body, it tired out and fainted. Ash was shocked that his Pokemon actually lost. Gary won again. Gary then returned Electibuzz.

"That was pretty easy," said Gary.

"We're not done yet you asshole," said Ash as he ran towards Gary and punched him, but Gary deflected it with his fist. He then kicked Ash to the side, but Ash quickly stood up and ran towards Gary again. Gary kneed him in the stomach, and punched Ash in the face.

"You'll never be able to beat me," said Gary as he punched Ash in the stomach and Ash fell to the ground, "In hand to hand combat or a Pokemon battle." He then started to walk away. Ash sat up and was about to run towards Gary again, but Brendan held him back. Ash looked at him and Brendan shook his head. The two girls walked by Ash's side, with Pikachu in May's hands. Ash thought for a minute and smiled. He stood up.

"I'll beat you one day Gary," said Ash, "I don't care when but I'll beat you. Just you wait." Gary walked away into the distance and the group walked back to the Pokemon Center.

Ash at on the couch, thinking of new ways on how to beat his rival as Pikachu and Corphish were being healed up. Dawn and Brendan went out. May sat by Ash.

"You okay Ash?" asked May.

"I'm fine," said Ash calmly, "I'll beat that basterd one day. And I'll keep on training until I do."

"I know you can," said May. Ash smiled at May's encouragement.

"We're going to another place after my Pokemon are done," said Ash, "I just need to get my backpack." He stood up, but his body hurt.

"I'll go and get it for you," offered May, "You just stay here and wait." Ash sat back down and May ran to their room. She saw Ash's backpack and it was opened. She was about to close it until she noticed that something was in it. She got too curious and put her hand in. It must've been a photo. She grabbed it the wrong way and bent it on one side. Ash wouldn't notice.

"What's this?" asked May. It surprised her when she saw an Ash that was about seven years old, with Gary, who was about the same age. They were together, smiling, being friends. May was surprised that they were once friends. There was a third person in the photo on the bent side, but May remembered that Ash was waiting for her, so she threw it back into the backpack and carried it to Ash, not being able to see the third person in that photo.

The group was exiting the city, and they were prepared to move on.

"Let's go guys," said Ash, "Gary might get further than us."

"We know, we know," said Dawn, "Just wait up."

"Yeah, we're not that energetic as you," said Brendan.

"You know that I hate running," said May.

"Don't be a baby" said Ash and he started to run. The group sighed and followed him. What they didn't notice though was that there was a sneaky Mightyena right behind them, growling, angry, and was following them. It was looking at Brendan.

(Ending song)

Next time on Pokemon Heroes: The groups are on their way to the next town or city, and they meet a girl named Green. Green is being chased by Team Rocket and they want something from her, and the team has to protect her. Will they be able to save Green, or will Team Rocket get their hands on the secret data files of the legendary Pokemon Mew. Next time: Mew.

This was this chapter. Green will be coming in the next chapter, plus Team Rocket. Mew will be the second legendary Pokemon to show up in this story. Let me just tell you that Green will act the same way she acts in the manga (spoiler). Next chapter will be short because I'm pretty much rushing through these chapters now. I have to keep my promise of making new chapters every Monday.

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