Next chapter has arrived people. I hope that you will enjoy ^^
Disclaimer: I don't own pokemon! If I did pokemon wouldn't be version exclusive.
''Meloetta,'' speech
'Meloetta' thoughts
In the Viridian pokemon center, Ash was calling professor Oak's number. After an incredible dinner, which Meloetta and Pikachu enjoyed a lot, they decided to check in for the night.
Meloetta was currently sitting on Ash's right shoulder, rubbing her cheek against his while Pikachu was on his left.
After a while, the phone was answered and the screen in front of them came alive.
''Hi professor,'' the raven haired trainer greeted jovially.
''Ash, my dear boy! How's everything going? I see that you have arrived in Viridian city?''
''Safe and sound. We ran into a little bit of trouble when a girl got chased by a flock of Spearow, but with the help of my pokemon I was able to defeat them.''
''Melo!''
''Pika!''
The professor nodded his head approvingly. ''I'm impressed, Ash.''
''It was nothing, really,'' the raven haired trainer replied sheepishly.
''I see that Pikachu has warmed up to you as well. That's great!'' the professor noted. ''And it seems Meloetta really likes you.''
Ash blushed a deep red at professor Oak's last remark while Meloetta giggled melodically. She happily nodded her head and gave her trainer a soft kiss on his cheek.
''Yeah she does. She has been very affectionate to me,'' the trainer replied with embarrassment.
Pikachu snickered at the adorable scene.
''Anyway Ash, I'm glad your journey is off to such a strong start. The next town you'll travel to is going to be Pewter city I presume?''
''That's right, professor! We'll be staying the night here and then head towards the Viridian woods,'' Ash responded. ''That reminds me. When I tried to use my pokedex on Meloetta earlier, it didn't recognize her.''
''That's because your pokedex only knows Kanto and Johto pokemon. Meloetta is from Unova,'' the professor replied knowingly.
''Wow, really?''
''Mel mel,'' she stated to Ash with a faint blush.
''Indeed. And since she's such a rare species, we simply don't know much about her.''
''What about her ability? She apparently has something called Serene Grace; perhaps you know what it does professor?''
Professor Oak pondered the question for a moment. ''If I'm not mistaken, Serene Grace doubles the chance for an additional effect happening. For instance, the move Rock smash may lower a pokemon's defense by one. But with Serene Grace, it'll always lower the opponent's defense.''
''Cool! That can come in pretty handy!'' the raven haired boy commented with excitement.
''Yes, but it only works with moves that have additional effects in the first place.''
Meloetta nodded her head, confirming Oak's story to be completely true.
''Okay! I'll remember that, professor. Thank you!''
''Good. Also, your mom is here and really wants to speak with you. Here she is.''
The professor disappeared and instead, a delighted woman entered the screen.
''Ash! Honey, I'm so glad to see you again,'' Delia spoke to her son.
''Mom, it's been less than a day.''
Ash's pokemon giggled.
''Are you enjoying your journey so far?'' she asked curiously.
''Yeah! It's been really fun.''
Ash's mom nodded. ''I understand. Having such cute pokemon at your side makes it an absolute blast. I remember your dad being just as enthusiastic.''
She smiled fondly at the memories, before continuing.
''And it looks like your pokemon are enjoying themselves just as much. Aren't you both the most adorable pokemon ever!'' she cooed.
This time, it was Ash's turn to snicker as both Pikachu and Meloetta turned an adorable red.
''Take good care of them, Ash. they're your responsibility.''
''I know mom! I'll treat them with lots of love.'' He eyed Meloetta with a smug grin, whose cheeks burned even brighter.
''Mel,'' she warned him playfully.
''I have to go now, sweetie. Be careful and don't forget to change your underwear!''
''Mom!''
The screen went black and both of Ash's pokemon laughed jovially.
''It's not funny you guys!'' he stated, cheeks burning with shame.
However, Meloetta and Pikachu only laughed louder.
Not much later, Ash was drinking an ice cold lemonade while Meloetta was contently sitting on his lap and Pikachu was resting on top of Ash's cap. They ignored all the stares of curiosity they got from other pokemon trainers and instead discussed their training schedule.
''Okay, once we're inside the forest, I want to train you guys and potentially catch a new pokemon. These low-level bug types are perfect for Pikachu, but I don't think they will be much of a challenge for you, Meloetta.''
''Mel,'' she agreed. She needed something a little bit more potent, but what?
As if on cue, a loud explosion went off inside the main hall. Panic sent most of the trainers in a frenzy as smoke filled the building.
The electricity went out, and three silhouettes appeared amidst all of the chaos.
''What's going on?'' Ash yelled.
The three goons heard him and laughed maniacally.
''I'll tell you what's going on; prepare for trouble!'' a feminine voice responded.
''And it won't be so nice, so make it double!'' a masculine voice added.
''To protect the world from devastation.''
''To unite all people within our nation.''
''To denounce the evil of truth and love.''
''Te extend our reach to the stars above.''
''Jessie,'' the woman introduced.
''James,'' the man followed in tune.
''Team Rocket blasting off at the speed of light.''
''Surrender now or prepare to fight.''
''Meowth! That's right,'' the third and final voice concluded, which surprisingly was a talking pokemon.
''Team Rocket!'' Ash whispered to his pokemon. He knew that they meant trouble. Professor Oak had specifically warned him for them, and now he was face to face with these adversaries.
Meloetta knew Team Rocket all too well herself. She even had been face to face with their boss before, Giovanni! He had threatened to kill Ash if she didn't surrender, and it made her blood boil just thinking about it.
''What do you guys want?'' Ash demanded from them.
''A loud mouth, aren't you?'' Jessie replied. ''But since we have your attention, I suppose we could tell you. We're here to steal all the pokemon and deliver them to our boss.''
''Yes,'' James continued. ''Without electricity, the pokeball system doesn't work either, so snatching them won't be a problem.''
''Easy money, easy profit. It's business, twerp!'' Meowth stated.
Ash gritted his teeth and balled his fists. There was no way he would let these villains get away with it. Pikachu's cheeks were crackling dangerously with electricity, ready to blast Team Rocket whenever his trainer gave the command.
Meloetta however, was almost seething. Her innocent and sparkling blue eyes were turned menacing and intimidating. Pure hatred filled her body and she wanted nothing more than to destroy these pathetic human beings and that Meowth into oblivion.
''I won't allow you to! If you want these pokemon, you have to go through me first!'' Ash shouted steadfastly.
''A twerp with some backbone, huh? I can appreciate that. However, it'll be a useless attempt. Go, Ekans,'' Jessie shouted.
''You too, Koffing.''
Both poison types took the field, ready for battle.
''Melo meloetta,'' the legendary pokemon pleaded to Ash.
''Huh, you want to take them on?''
She nodded her head. The glint in her eyes was that of a raging fire. She wasn't going to hold anything back and Ash knew it.
''Okay then girl, go get them.''
Meloetta floated in front of her trainer, her face absolutely murderous.
''If you guys are smart, then you will retreat right now. My partner is not going to go easy on you,'' Ash warned them.
However, they just laughed obnoxiously. ''Oh please. Just because you have a pokemon we've never seen before doesn't mean we're going to back off. She'll be a nice bonus for our boss!'' James retaliated.
''Indeed, now Ekans, use Bite.''
''Use Smog, Koffing.''
Both pokemon attacked. But to their utter surprise, they were bound by an unknown force; something that became painful rather quick.
They soon learned the problem. Meloetta's eyes were glowing, her psychic had successfully stopped the two pokemon without trouble.
''Now, Meloetta. Use psychic and send these goons flying,'' Ash commanded.
She obeyed. The ground shook and Jessie, James and Meowth quickly began to regret their action. Before they knew it, Meloetta had a psychic hold on them too. Ekans and Koffing were returned to sender with alarming speeds. Both were smashed forcefully into their trainers, who tumbled over with a loud grunt.
Pure pain surged through their bodies as the normal and psychic type now bombarded them with kinetic energy.
''Now, Pikachu. Finish this with a Thundershock.''
Ash's starter did so all too eagerly. An explosion followed when the goons were electrocuted, sending them high into the air.
''Looks like Team Rocket is blasting off!''
They disappeared over the horizon.
Soon after the chaos, order returned in the Viridian pokemon center. Officer Jenny had been informed, and word spread quickly about a lone trainer stopping Team Rocket with his Pikachu and a mysterious second pokemon.
Ash had decided to find the comfort of his bed covers. He was dead tired. If he wanted to go through Viridian forest tomorrow, he needed all the energy that he could have. Pikachu had found a nice spot on Ash's side while Meloetta had herself snuggled firmly against him.
''I'm proud of both you,'' Ash praised his pokemon.
Pikachu gave a sleepy yawn, a small smile was all he could manage to give his trainer before he was off to dreamland.
''Melo melo,'' his other pokemon responded kindly. Her eyes were filled with admiration for Ash. He dared to go against Team Rocket, like he had done so many times in her past. It left her with no doubt why Arceus chose Ash as his chosen one. He was the purest spirit she had ever met.
She closed the gap rather quickly, and had her lips on his in a sweet kiss. Ash wasn't surprised anymore, instead, he longed for it. It was such an otherworldly experience that he couldn't get enough of it.
Her lips were soft and she shivered in his embrace. She desperately wanted to deepen it; never would she want to let him go. It was all too cute for Ash.
After he had broken the kiss, Meloetta began to sing softly, a sweet lullaby that had the raven haired boy enraptured to his very soul. His eyelids grew heavy; Meloetta's smooth voice relaxing him completely and sending him off to sleep.
Meloetta smiled at her trainer's sleeping form. When she had made this decision to join Ash on his journey, some doubts had been present in her mind.
She kissed him on his nose lovingly and closed her eyes.
Now though, she hadn't been surer of a decision than she had ever been.
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~Syrup-Waffle