This is the seventeenth chapter in the Pokemon Heroes story. This chapter doesn't really fit into the story, but I'm doing it because I'm in a Christmassy mood. Enjoy!
Disclaimer: I do not own Pokemon or any of the songs
(Opening song)
It was night and it was snowing in the town of Littleroot. The streets were filled with colorful lights and festivities. Today was Christmas Eve. People were walking down the streets, with smiles on their faces, but there was one little boy that was not smiling at all. He had on a dark green hat, and had on a matching heavy coat. The coat was all torn up. It was so big that it went down to his ankles. He had on some white, torn Sketchers sneakers. He was white. He was sitting by a building's wall, sneezing occasionally. Every time when someone went by, he would hold the small bucket in his hand and ask for change.
"Change sir?" asked the boy as a man walked by with some friends (You may imagine what he looks like). The man looked at his friends and smiles.
"Sorry kid," said the man, "I don't have money with me now." His group continued to walk away, and they were laughing. The boy sneezed again. Suddenly, a shadow loomed over him. He looked up and saw May with her pink jacket, looking down on him. She bent down to look the boy in the eyes.
"Change?" asked the boy as he put the bucket up to May's face. May looked at the bucket and gave a big smile.
Pokemon Heroes Christmas Special
Inside of the Pokemon Center were the same colorful lights that were outside in the city. People were talking and laughing together. Ash walked through the crowd (He has the same coat he had when he made his trip up Mt. Coronet.) He was looking for May, who somehow just disappeared.
"Okay May come out," said Ash annoyed, "Why does it always has to be me to find her when she gets lost?" Ash continued to look around the place, searching for May. When he went by a corner, he bumped into someone.
"Yo," said Brendan (He's wearing a jacket that looks like his original clothes.)
"Watch where you're going asshole," mumbled Ash.
"Merry Christmas to you too," said Brendan. Dawn was then walking down the hallway towards the two boys. She was wearing her Platinum clothes.
"Hey guys," said Dawn as she walked Brendan and they gave each other a kiss, "Where's May?"
"I don't know," said Ash, "I was just sleeping on the couch for a minute and then she goes off and disappears."
"How does sleeping on the couch mean that you're watching over her?" asked Brendan.
"Oh shut up," said Ash, "Have you two at least saw where she went?"
"Nope," said the two simultaneously.
"You guys are no help at all," said Ash and he started to continue looking.
"Hey Ash, when you do find May," called out Dawn, "Tell her to come to the Pokemon Center lounge." Ash kept on looking more and he started to give up looking inside of the Pokemon Center. He decided now that he should look around town for her, just in case she caused some trouble for herself.
"Pika," said Pikachu as it scurried across the floor and jumped onto its trainer's shoulder.
"Hey Pikachu," said Ash, "You must be done with your nap. I'm going to go find May in town. Are you coming along?"
"Pika," agreed Pikachu and they started for the door. As soon as Ash got near the entrance, the doors opened up and May was standing right in front of him.
"Hey," said May.
"Where the fuck were you?" asked Ash.
"I was going out to look at the colorful lights," said May, "I remember telling you that. You just told me to do what I want and you went back to sleep."
"May, one thing that you should remember is that you should never listen to me when I'm sleeping," said Ash, "Anyway, Dawn told me to tell you that we should head to the lounge."
"'Kay," said May and she walked inside. While she was walking inside, Ash saw that she was dragging a little boy with her. Ash rubbed his eyes to see if he was dreaming, but the boy was in fact real. Ash grabbed him and held him up (The boy is about 6-7 years old).
"Who's this?" asked Ash.
"It's a boy I found," said May.
"A boy you found where?" asked Ash.
"I found him in the streets," answered May again.
"You do know that this counts as kidnapping," said Ash and he started to walk for the door, "We're putting this kid back to the place that you found him May." May stopped Ash and took the boy out from his grip. The boy ran behind May.
"We can't do that," said May, "I found this boy out in the streets alone and it would be terrible if we just left him in the streets to care for himself. I think that he's homeless, so I brought him inside."
"Change sir?" asked the boy. Ash took out his wallet and put a dollar inside of the boy's bucket.
"What will you do then if his mother comes in and gets pissed at you?" asked Ash.
"Then that's your problem, of course" said May, "I say that we bring this boy to the cafeteria so that he could at least eat something." She looked behind her and saw that the boy was gone. She looked around and saw that the Pokemon Center doors just closed.
"He ran away," said May, "You should've been less scary around him Ash."
"If he went back into the streets, he went into the streets," said Ash, "That's not my fault. Now let's get into the lounge and see what Dawn wants to tell us." The two walked into the lounge of the Pokemon Center and they both saw Dawn and Brendan sitting at the couch. They went towards them and sat on the couch with them.
"Finally you two are here," said Dawn, "I just had the greatest idea when I was combing my hair. How about this Christmas, we get each other gifts?"
"At such short notice?" said Ash, "Tomorrow is Christmas for Pete's sake."
"Well that's your problem," said Dawn, "We have been with each other for a long time, we should at least know what the other person would want."
"That would be awesome," said May, "But how are we going to decide who to give presents to? Do we just pick out of a hat, like some sort of secret Santa?" Dawn thought for a minute and thought of an easy idea.
"That's easy," said Dawn, "I'll get a gift for Brendan and Brendan gets a gift for me. You give a gift to Ash and Ash gives a gift to you."
"Pikachu," said Pikachu.
"Sorry for forgetting you Pikachu," said Dawn, "Ash, get a gift for Pikachu too."
"Why do I have to be a part of this?" groaned Ash.
"Because tomorrow Christmas you dumbass," said Brendan, "Besides, it'll be fun."
"Wasting money isn't fun," said Ash. He then stood up from the couch and headed towards the cafeteria. Suddenly, he stopped and looked up to the ceiling. He saw the thing that he hated most in the world: the mistletoe.
"Fuck no," said Ash, "I see what you make people do on T.V dammit. I haven't been put under the mistletoe for eleven years, and it's not going to happen today." Ash then ran towards the opposite direction out of the lounge. The others stood from the couch and walked towards the mistletoe.
"Ash is scared of that," said Brendan happily, "This gives me the chance to scare him every day with that thing."
"What's wrong about being under a mistletoe?" asked May.
"You don't know what a mistletoe is?" asked Dawn.
"I've seen it every time around Christmas back at the castle," said May, "I just thought that maybe it was just a plant that was hanging on the ceiling every Christmas. I just thought it was good luck or an ornament."
"A mistletoe really is something that's put on the ceiling because people will walk by it and they have to kiss each other," said Dawn.
"Why?" asked May.
"I don't know," said Dawn, "I don't make the rules, I just follow them." May then walked under the mistletoe.
"I don't see the problem of standing under here," said May, "Hey Dawn, come under here with me."
"Is she missing the whole concept here?" thought Dawn as she cocked her head to the side and gave a weak smile.
It was Christmas morning. People were giving each other gifts back and forth. They were saying Merry Christmas to each other. The group's family even sent them something. May got a gift card that was worth about $700. Dawn got the special stickers that let your Pokemon glisten every time it's let out. Ash and Brendan got a whole pack of Ultra Balls. Dawn told the others that they could exchange gifts at seven o' clock. Ash decided that he should at least buy something now just to get this over with. He walked by stores to see what he could get her.
"What does a princess that can get anything that she wants want from a boy like me?" said Ash to Pikachu, "This is so fucking impossible." He went from store to store over and over again. He began to give up.
"Maybe I should just give her some new shorts," said Ash, "That one that she has shows off her ass for Arceus sake." He then stopped and saw the same boy and he was up against the wall asking the passing people for change. Ash walked over to him and bent down.
"Hey kid," said Ash, "You should go back home. I think that it wouldn't be a good idea by just standing around here. Someone could hurt you."
"I can't," said the boy, "I have to gain enough money so that I can buy my mother a gift. I really need to get her something before it's too late."
"I know," said Ash, "But today is already Christmas. I think that it would be too late if you gave her a gift now." The boy then put the bucket up to Ash's face.
"Do you have change?" asked the boy.
"I see that you're persistent," said Ash, "I already gave you money yesterday. How about I just buy what your mother wants." The boy pointed to a window display and saw a pair of shoes that were so sparkly (Looks like Cinderella's glass slippers). Ash saw the price and saw that it cost $1,000. Ash's mouth opened with shock.
"How about we join our money together?" asked Ash, "I have $100 with me. How much do you have?" The boy showed Ash his bucket and it only contained $5. Ash sighed with annoyance. He then thought of another idea.
"How about my friends and I help you?" asked Ash, "We could be able to gain money to help you buy a gift. What do you say to that?" The little boy nodded his head and they headed towards the Pokemon Center.
"By the way, what's your name?" asked Ash.
"Tim," said Tim.
"I'm Ash and this is Pikachu," introduced Ash. They walked into the Pokemon Center and found the other three.
"Hey Tim," said May as she jumped up and hugged the boy, "I haven't seen you since Ash scared you off."
"Ash, what are you doing with a little boy?" asked Brendan, "Don't tell me that you kidnapped him."
"No," said Ash, "I found him on the streets and he needs money so that he could buy his mother a gift for Christmas, some shoes that cost about $1,000. So I decided that we should at least help this kid gain enough money. We do have all day, so we should be able to buy him something for his mom. What do you say?"
"Okay," said Brendan, "I wouldn't turn down helping a little boy."
"It's Christmas anyway," said Dawn.
"I'll help too," said May. They then all walked outside and decided that they would first try doing the boy's strategy. They all split up, with Ash, May, and Tim on one team, and Brendan and Dawn in another. They would go around town asking people for money, seeing that if they have more people they would be able to gain more money. They just had to stretch the truth a little bit.
"Hey buddy," said Ash, as a man walked right past the three, "We're collecting money so that we could help a local orphanage. Pay about two dollars so that we can help it."
"Fuck no," said the man, "I'm taking care of myself."
"So you're being selfish that you don't want to even help an orphanage?" asked Ash.
"I'm not giving money to a bunch of fucking kids that have no life," said the man as he walked away and started to laugh. Ash, with anger, threw the bucket he had in his hand towards the back of the man's head. He then grabbed May and the boy and started to run away.
"See ya sucker!" said Ash, and the man followed them. After a while of chasing, Ash's group managed to get away and they met the other two. Turned out that the two also had problems gaining money. Brendan even got into a fight with an old lady just so that he could get some money out of her, and the old lady won.
"I don't think getting money like this is a good idea," said Dawn, "How about we try another method." They thought for a while and then Ash got an idea.
"Just leave this one to me," said Ash. He left, but then came back with a tank that had a Gyarados in it.
"Why do you have a Gyarados?" asked Dawn.
"It's for entertainment," said Ash, "People have to pay to watch me fight a Gyarados. It's just going to be it and I. Mono y mono. By the way, I got it from that clown who works at the carnival in town." The others thought for a minute.
"Okay," they all said simultaneously. After a few minutes, people were watching and screaming at the fight that was about to start. The others collected money.
"Rip his head off Gyarados!" yelled a man in the crowd.
"Thanks for your encouragement," said Ash sarcastically. He kept his coat on so that he wouldn't freeze to death.
"At this rate, we'll be able to gain enough money in no time," said Dawn, "Ash, start the fight already."
"Okay," said Ash. He then jumped in the water. The crowd roared with excitement, but not for Ash. Ash was getting creamed out there. Gyarados was kicking Ash's ass like there was no tomorrow.
"Does he need any help?" asked May.
"Nope," said Dawn, "He specifically said that no one is allowed to help him." Ash kept on getting beaten up and the crowd kept on cheering. Ash was then launched from the water and landed on the ground. Gyarados came up from the waters and charged up a hyper beam to finish Ash off.
"Okay, now he needs help," said Dawn, "Brendan."
"On it," said Brendan and he released Aggron from its Pokeball, "Aggron, use Hyper Beam on Gyarados." Aggron shot Gyarados down and it fainted by just one blow. The crowd then started to yell in disapproval.
"I came here to see a kid get ripped to shreds by Gyarados," said a man, "I'm taking my money back."
"Me too!" yelled a women.
"Me three," yelled an old lady. They then attacked the three and took all of their money back.
"They took all of the money that we just owned," said Brendan, "We're back to square one. I thought that you had a plan Ash."
"I thought that it would be cool," said Ash, with swirls in his eyes.
"Now what are we going to do?" asked Dawn.
"I have an idea," said May. After a few minutes, she came back with a box full of mistletoes.
"Get those away from me!" yelled Ash.
"They're not for you," said May, "How about we sell them so that we can gain money. I see a lot of couples in this town."
"That's a great idea," said Dawn, "But where did you even get those anyway?"
"I bought them with the money that my mom gave to me," said May, "It was for a worthy cause."
"May, you are such a good hearted person," said Dawn, "Let's start selling." It was really a good business. They were able to gain a lot of money. The only person who couldn't stand it was Ash. He watched the box with tense eyes just in case they tried to trick him or something. Every time he saw something get sold, he would be freaked out as the person walked by him. The more and more people, he got more pissed off.
"I can't take it anymore," thought Ash. He then took the box and kicked it towards the sky. It flew so high into the sky that it disappeared within seconds.
"To tell the truth," said Brendan, "I saw that coming. I just never thought that Ash would last for so long."
"Me too," said Dawn.
"But luckily, that box was already empty," said May, "Now we just have to get some more." They looked around and saw that all the stores were closing so it was pretty much too late to get another box. It was getting dark and it started to snow again. The town's lights were back on again.
"We're just going to have to find another strategy," said Ash, "Hey Tim—" Ash didn't finish because Tim wasn't behind him. Once again, the boy disappeared.
"Where did he go?" asked May, "He was just here a second ago."
"Maybe we should just go after him," said Dawn. The snow winds started to get harder, so it probably wasn't a good idea trying to find Tim.
"If that kid is able to go around town asking strangers for money, he can know when to find shelter in this snow," said Brendan, "Let's head back to the Pokemon Center."
"Yeah," said Dawn. They all then ran back to the Pokemon Center. When they got in, it was already seven o' clock, which means that it was time to exchange gifts. They all sat on the couch with presents in their hands while Ash was looking out the window. Brendan decided to go first.
"This is for you Dawn," said Brendan. It was a very small box. Dawn opened it and it was a beautiful necklace. It had a Piplup in the middle of it, and it was made out of diamonds.
"This is so cute Brendan," said Dawn as she put it on and handed Brendan his gift. It was a gigantic box. Brendan jumped on it and ripped it open. He opened the lid.
"I bet that this is a car," said Brendan excitedly. He then saw a bunch of cotton in it. He then jumped in to look for his gift.
"I just pulled the big box, small present trick," said Dawn, "How much more awesome can I get?" Brendan finally got out of the box and he had a smaller box in his hand.
"What is it?" asked Brendan as he started to open it.
"I named something after you," said Dawn.
"Really?" said Brendan, "How much did it cost you?"
"$200," said Dawn, "But it was easy since I used your allowance." Brendan opened up the box and saw that a bush was named after him. A bush. But he was still happy.
"Even though she used up all of my money and a crappy bush is named after me," thought Brendan, "I'm still happy that I have something that's named after me."
"Now it your turn May," said Dawn, "Give Ash your gift."
"Okay," said May. She then stood up and walked towards Ash, who wasn't even paying attention to anything but looking outside. May tapped him on the back and he turned around.
"Merry Christmas Ash," said May as she held her gift right in front of him. Ash was very surprised, but now because of the gift.
"We-We're exchanging gifts?" Ash stuttered.
"No shit," said Brendan, "What do you even think that we're doing? A bush is named after me basterd. You must be so jealous of me right now." Ash took the box and saw that it was as big as his hand.
"Shit!" thought Ash, "I didn't get her a gift! I was so caught up in helping Tim that I forgot all about her! How the hell did the others get gifts though?"
"Open it," said May. Ash hesitated, but then he opened it up. He couldn't believe his eyes. There, right in front of him, was a Master Ball. He held it up with amazement.
"How—the—hell—did—you—get—this?" said Ash slowly.
"That's easy," said May, "I got it from—" But she didn't finish due to crying that they all heard. They followed the source of it and saw Tim, sitting on the lounge's couch, with tears running down his face.
"There you are," said Brendan. Dawn took the cash out from her pocket. She counted it.
"We don't have enough," said Dawn sadly, "We only have $300. Even with all of our money combined, we'll still not have enough."
"Sorry Tim," said May, "Maybe tomorrow we could continue getting money. It could be a belated gift."
"No," said Tim, "I can't get it tomorrow." Ash went by him.
"Why not?" asked Ash.
"Because," said Tim, "my daddy said that we don't have that much time. My mom has been sick for a while. I want to buy her those shoes to make her smile. I want her to look beautiful, when she meets Jesus tonight." The four's eyes just grew wide at this statement. They were so shocked that they didn't even know what to say. Ash looked at the boy. He was only so young and he was going to experience so much pain if he doesn't get his mom some shoes. Ash looked at the Master Ball in his hand. He thought for a while, but he had to do it. He knelt down by the boy and took his hand out. He placed the ball in the boy's hand.
"I want you to go to that shop and sell it," said Ash, "This thing must cost about $600, so it would be enough to buy your mom the shoes with the money that we collected also."
"But," said Tim, "this is yours."
"I don't need it," said Ash, "It belongs to you now." The boy held it for a while. Then gave a big smile and hugged Ash.
"Thank you Ash," said Tim. He ran out of the Pokemon Center and went towards the shop where the shoes were. The group watched as he came out of the store with the pair of shoes in his hand. He had the biggest smile on his face.
"Thank you!" said Tim. He then ran down the path, back to the place that he lived. Ash just sighed.
"And it is done," said Ash. He then walked away, with Pikachu following right behind him. He went outside and put his back on the Pokemon Center wall. May came outside also.
"Pikachu," said May, "Where did Ash go?"
"Pika," said Pikachu as he pointed in Ash's direction.
"Thanks," thanked May and she went and found Ash. She put her back against the wall as well.
"That was a really nice thing that you did back there Ash," said May. Ash sighed and showed a disappointed face.
"I really wanted that Pokeball," said Ash, "But I had to give it to Tim. He would be so sad if his mother died." Ash then thought of something else.
"Where did you get that Master Ball anyway?" asked Ash.
"I found it on the streets," said May, "I just thought that maybe it was real and I decided to give it to you."
"Dammit," said Ash, "I just thought that maybe she had references or something. She is a princess after all." May smiled and looked up at the moon. She also noticed something else right above her. She tapped Ash on the shoulder and gestured him to look up. Ash looked up and his face went all pale. It was a mistletoe! A fucking mistletoe! His record was now broken. He looked at May.
"At least I'm doing this with someone I like," thought Ash. He grabbed May so that they were looking at each other face to face. He came in closer. May didn't even know what he was doing though. She just had a very confused look on her face. Ash came in closer and closer to her lips. Suddenly, Brendan came out.
"Yo Ash!" yelled Brendan, "The Pokemon Center is holding some kind of Christmas feast! It's all you can eat bro! Come in already!" Ash heard this and looked towards Brendan's direction, who went back into the Pokemon Center. He looked back at May and gave her a peck on the cheek, making her blush.
"That's your Christmas present," said Ash and he started to run back inside, "Come on already. I'm starving." He went inside and Pikachu jumped on his shoulder.
"Pika," said Pikachu.
"I know I didn't get you something," said Ash, "How about I just treat you to some food?"
"Pika!" Pikachu agreed happily. May stood there for about a minute as she touched the spot that Ash kissed. She was blushing and she smiled.
"Now I understand what the mistletoe does," thought May, but then she realized something, "Hey! Does that mean you didn't get me a gift in the first place?" She then ran back inside and the group started to eat the food that the Pokemon Center was giving for free.
(Ending song)
Next time on Pokemon Heroes: Ash and his friends are entering Rustboro City, and May encounters Drew once again. This time, Drew and Ash meet face to face, and the secret of the picture that Drew has is finally revealed. What is the relation between the two boys, and is it good, or bad? Next time: The Fated Reunion.
That was that chapter. Pretty cute chapter if you ask me. Too bad Brendan ruined the moment. Next chapter will finally reveal the truth that's hidden in that photo that Drew had in the tenth chapter. See you in the next chapter!
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