Red has failed his first mission on capturing Suicune and suffered the consequences. What is Misty's connection with Red?
Chapter 5: The Start of Something New
Setting: Cerulean City Pokémon Center
Misty had awoken in a different room on a hospital bed then when she stood up a Chansey had walked in with a tray of food. The Chansey gave a cheer to her awakening then Nurse Joy had come in as well. "Nurse Joy what happened?" Misty asked "Officer Jenny found you and a couple of other trainers near the lake you passed out so we were taking care of you." She replied with a smile. "What about the pokemon and Gold and Silver are they alright?" "Your Pokémon have been fully healed and as for Gold and Silver there in another room resting." She said. Chansey brought over Misty's tray of food "This is your lunch and Officer Jenny is here to talk to you about what happened at the lake." Misty gave a nod and Nurse Joy walked out of the room.
After Nurse Joy left Officer Jenny entered " Hello there Misty." She said "Hi Officer Jenny." Misty replied. "This won't take long. We just want to know what happened at the lake." "Well I was going for a relaxation after a gym battle, but when I got there a group of people were trying to capture a Suicune." Misty replied. "A Suicune are you sure!?" "I'm positive." "How many were there and can you give a description of the perpetrators at the lake?" Jenny asked. "There were four of them three boys and one girl. I don't quite remember what they look like though." She said. "It's alright do you think you might have known any of them?" Jenny questioned. "...Yes I knew one some time ago as a trainer at first he challenged my gym his name was Red I...I used to date him for a while, but I dumped him because I saw how other girls looked at him even though he didn't notice I did. I thought it was better that way." Misty said softly.
"Are you sure it was him?" Misty sat in silence "Oh…Well I'll look into it more Joy says you can leave a soon as you start feeling better." Jenny said. Misty gave a slight nod "Good day Misty." Jenny saluted to the gym leader then she headed out of the room. Misty gave a big sigh then began to eat her lunch she then turned the T.V. on to try to get her minds off things, but nothing was on. Misty decided that she was going to take a quick nap then when she wakes up she'll head out and go back to the gym.
Setting: Red's room
Red was in his room fixing it up so that there was somewhere for everyone to sit. He used his night table to be where they eat and he found some small chairs and he just decided he would eat on his bed since there was no more room for him. He made a simple lunch there were sandwiches, chips, and drinks. For the Pokémon Red made some special Pokémon food he learned on his travels. His Jolteon and Flygon were putting things in place while his new companion sat on the bed confused on what everyone was doing. Red's Flygon and Jolteon weren't that excited to find out they would have a new partner with them while they stayed here.
Red was putting the finishing touches when he heard a faint knock on the door "I'm coming." He yelled as he walked towards the door. When he opened the door he greeted with a smile "You guys are early." He said. "Were you expecting me?" Red was confused when he opened his eyes it wasn't who he thought it was "Jennifer!" He shouted stepping towards her and shutting the door behind him. "I'm sorry I thought you were somebody else." He told her shyly "Who did you think I was?" She asked. "That's not important what are you doing here?" "I heard what J did to you and I came to check on you." She replied.
Red felt his neck where the collar was but his clothes keep it hidden so no one can really see it. "I'm fine thanks for coming and what's with the new outfit no lab coat or glasses?" Red said sarcastically. "Oh yeah I left them at the Infirmary and this is just purple short shorts with a black T-shirt." She said checking her clothes. "Well I think you look great." Red replied then Neo, Cheyrll, Clair, and Anna came down the hall with some more drinks and chips. Clair was the first to notice Jennifer "Oh Jennifer are you eating with us?" Clair asked. Jennifer looked at Clair and back at Red "No I guess I should leave." Jennifer began to walk off.
Red grabbed her arm "Wait Jennifer why don't you join us. It would be fun to sit and talk." "...Ok." Jennifer replied with a smile. They all walked in Red's room to see Flygon and Jolteon in one corner lying down and Pikachu on his bed. When Red walked in Pikachu ran towards him and climbed up his shoulder. "Jolteon and Flygon still haven't really warmed up to anybody just yet so excuse their behavior." Red said then took all the stuff everyone brought and placed it down on the table. Red gestured his hand signaling them to take a seat and eat up. Everyone grabbed a plate and a chair then started to dig into the food.
Jennifer looked around wondering where she was going to sit "Hey Jennifer I didn't have enough chairs but you can sit here with me." Red patted on his bed and made room for her. "Hey if you guys have your Pokémon with you, you can let them out I made Pokémon food too." He mentioned "I left Metagross in my room." "Anna and I left our Pokémon too." Neo and Clair said. Red looked at Cheyrll "How about you Cheyrll?" "I brought mine but are you sure?" She said cautiously "It will be fine." He replied. Cheyrll grabbed Espeon's pokeball and released it in the middle of the room. Espeon opened its eyes and looked around its new surroundings then glanced up at Cheyrll "It's alright Espeon where eating lunch at Red's place." She said softly.
Red got off his bed and placed the special Pokémon food on the floor near all the Pokémon. One next to Flygon who was in the corner leaning on the wall, next he put two in the middle of the room and placed another near him which is the one for Pikachu. Flygon and Pikachu began to enjoy its meal while Espeon was taking a small bite to see if she would like it. Espeon ate a small piece then she gave a purring like noise and began to chow down on its food. Jolteon slowly walked towards Espeon and lay down next to it then started to eat its own food. Red turned towards Jennifer "So how about you Jen do you have any Pokémon with you?" "Yeah one it's a Froslass but it's already crowded though." She replied. "That's cool you have a Froslass and the more the merrier." He said with a smile.
"Ok come on out and join us Froslass." Jennifer said pulling out a pokeball from her pocket and releasing it. The ice ghost type Pokémon appeared out glancing around giving somewhat of a shy look. The Froslass went over to a bowl that had all of Red's Pokémon food that he made then it took a small bite and loved the taste it began to eat more. "Oh no! Froslass don't eat all of it." Jennifer said with a worried look then Red let out a small laugh "It alright I can always make more plus that's why I made it so it can be eaten." He told her to calm her down. Everyone was having a good time then Anna brought something up "Hey Jennifer I just realized that Red called you Jen and you didn't go crazy because only people you really like can call you that like we've been friends for years and you don't let us call you that?" Anna said with a confused look.
Everyone turned their head towards Jennifer she tried to ignore it, but she could tell she was blushing Clair then begun to say something "Wait does that mean that Jennifer likes...?" The room went quiet "Awkward." Neo said to break the silence. Jennifer was blushing even more "Um...So Red did you make all this?" Jennifer asked to change the subject "Oh um yeah I did is it good?" "These are the best sandwiches I have ever eaten." Cheyrll said. "Hey Jennifer I just realized that you actually look like pretty since you're not wearing that lab coat." Neo smirked. "What is that supposed to mean!" Jennifer yelled with an angry look on her face where she could at any moment kill Neo.
Espeon finished her food which was a bummer to her since she really liked it and she couldn't get more since Froslass was eating the rest. Jolteon noticed this and pushed his bowl towards Espeon giving her the rest of his food. Espeon glanced at Jolteon and gave a small smile to Jolteon's kind gesture then Jolteon walked to the rug to lie down. Espeon took another glance at its food then it went towards Jolteon and curled up to it. After everything had settled down and everyone was finishing up their food they all helped Red clean the place up.
After they collected all the trash they all got ready to leave "Hey Neo you sure you got this I can throw it away." Red offered "No it's fine it's just trash." Neo replied while leaving. Next to leave was Clair and Anna "Bye Red we had a great time." "Yeah Clair's right this was really fun." They said while walking out the door. When Clair left Anna ran back inside to give Red a quick hug "Thanks for the advice about training." "You're welcome." then she ran right back out to catch up to Clair. The only ones left in Red's room was him, Cheyrll, Jennifer, and the Pokémon who were all taking naps. Jennifer reached for Froslass's pokeball and returned it while it was sleeping after a big meal.
Jennifer turned around facing Red, she was still embarrassed about what happened during lunch "Thanks for the lunch Red I really enjoyed it." She said softly "You're welcome." He replied back to her with a smile. Jennifer took a deep breath then began to walk away slowly, but when she got to the door she stopped in her tracks. "Is something wrong Jennifer?" Red asked a bit worried and confused then Jennifer turned back at Red with her bright violet eyes. The next thing she did caught Red off guard was that she ran towards him and kissed him. Jennifer thought she was going to be pushed away at any moment, but instead of pushing her away Red embraced their kiss and was kissing her back. Jennifer felt like her whole world was being lifted off her shoulders and into his lips.
"Jennifer? Hello earth to Jen. Are you ok?" Jennifer opened her eyes and she was standing in front of Red with Frosslass's pokeball in her hand "Are you ok you sort of dazed out on me there for a sec." He said. "What oh um... yeah sorry about that I guess I should be going I had a great time." She said with a quiet tone then she headed towards the door. When she was about to reach the handle she paused for a moment then she decided to just walk out the room and shutting the door hardly making a sound. Cheyrll walked out of the bathroom after washing up "So what are you going to do now Red?" She asked. "I might take a nap then go to the training arena with J." He replied back to her.
Cheyrll gave a small nod then glanced at her Espeon "Well look at that isn't that cute my Espeon must have fallen asleep with your Jolteon." Cheyrll mentioned "Well if I know Jolteon he does like naps." Red chuckled. Cheyrll went near her Espeon and picked it up gently trying not to wake her "Well I guess I'll leave bye Red." Cheyrll whispered then walked out the door "Bye." Red replied softly. He stretched his body and laid down on his bed thinking about J's training "I wonder if I should bring Pikachu with me or if I should just bring Jolteon and Flygon." He thought to himself. Many questions were running through Red's mind that it made him drift off into a deep sleep.
Setting: Cerulean City Pokémon Center
"There you go all your Pokémon are good as new." "Thank you Nurse Joy." Misty said with a smile then grabbed her pokeballs from the small tray. Nurse Joy gave a nod "There was a call for you I told them that you would call them when you felt better." Nurse Joy told her "It was Ash Ketchum from Pallet Town." Misty gave a confused look "Ash I haven't seen him in a while I wonder why he called?" Misty wondered. "Well why don't you find out you can use one of our video phones." Nurse Joy replied pointing at it. "Thanks for everything Nurse Joy." Misty said "It's my pleasure now I must be going more Pokémon need to be healed." Nurse Joy replied with a smile then left the counter.
Misty placed the pokeballs on her pokebelt and headed to the video phone but was stopped by Gold and Silver who were standing behind her. "Hey Misty how are you feeling?" Gold asked "Better thanks to Nurse Joy how about you guys." "Alright." Silver replied. "Never better." Gold said giving thumbs up "So Misty how about that gym battle?" Gold asked getting on his knees begging. "Please stand up your embarrassing yourself." Silver said frustrated "Uh sure in a sec though I need to make a phone call." She replied. Gold gave a happy smile then got off the ground then they all walked to the other side of the lobby where the video phones were. Misty sat down in a chair in front of one of the phones and made the call to her old friend while Gold and Silver stood behind her.
Setting: Pallet Town Ash's House
"Why hello Misty boy has it been awhile have you done something with your hair." "No it's still the same Mrs. Ketchum did Ash try to get a hold of me?" Misty asked. "Why yes he did I'll get him for you oh he will be so pleased." Delia replied. "Ash Ketchum you get down here right now someone's on the phone for you!" She shouted with leaving the phone giving Misty and the group ear damage. "I'm coming let me finish packing." A distant voice said. "He will be down in a minute." Delia said with a happy smile. "So Misty who are your friends?" she asked "Oh these are trainers that are challenging my gym this is Gold and that's Silver." She gestured her hand towards them. "Nice to meet you Mrs. Ketchum." Gold said appearing on screen with a smile "Well nice to meet you too." She replied back.
Setting: Ash's Room
Ash Ketchum is a young man who started his Pokémon journey when he was ten in the Kanto Region. Like every beginning trainer he received his first Pokémon from the town's professor. Professor Oak who is one of the world's greatest Pokémon researchers and a Pokémon poet gave Ash's first Pokémon Pikachu which had a rough start but soon they became the greatest friends. They caught many Pokémon in their travels making lots friends and foes. Ash's goal is to be a Pokémon Master and capture all the Pokémon in the world. Ash has returned home after coming from his Sinnoh Region journey and he has grown through his travels.
Ash, a boy who is now 15 years old, has still a long ways to go to reaching his dreams but he believes with hard work, dedication, and their friendship they will reach their goals soon. Ash is preparing his backpack with his best friend Pikachu for another travel that they're getting ready for. "Pikachu have you seen my hat that's all we need then we can go." Pikachu looked around Ash's room. Pikachu went under Ash's bed and gave a cheer then popped out wearing Ash's favorite hat. "Thanks buddy." He said with a smile and Pikachu gave him his hat then ran up to his shoulder returning a smile back. Ash grabbed his backpack and took one more look around his room then headed downstairs.
Setting: Living Room
"Ash Ketchum!" His mother shouted again "I'm here stop yelling please." He said covering his ears. "There's someone on the phone for you." She said with her motherly smile "Ok thanks mom." Then Delia left the room and went upstairs. Ash looked at the screen "Misty I'm glad to see that you're ok!" Ash said with joy "Well it's nice to see you Mr. Coconut head." She replied. "I saw on the news that there was some trouble at the lake and I wanted to make sure you were ok." He said with a more serious tone "Yeah I'm fine I had some help from these trainers Gold and Silver they're challenging my gym." Gold waved at the screen.
Ash waved back "I'm actually getting ready for another journey I'll make sure to stop by so we can catch up on old times." "Ok till then." She smiled then hung the up. "Ok mom I'm leaving." Delia came down the stairs "Ok I'll miss you sweetie. If only you could stay longer remember to call and to change your underwear." She said with a tear. Ash chuckled at the last part "Ok mom I will." He said waving bye with Pikachu on his shoulder waving good bye as well. "First stop Professor Oak's lab to pick up a few friends." Pikachu gave a cheer to the idea of another adventure.
Setting: Oak's Lab
Ash reached the gates to Professor Oak's lab which he had a key to open given to him a few years ago. He opened the gates and he saw all the Pokémon living in Oak's garden running around having fun. When he got to the front door he knocked and waited awhile but there was no answer. Ash and Pikachu gave each other confused looks then they tried knocking again. The door slowly opened "I guess it's open." He said to Pikachu then walked inside. "Hello Professor Oak? Why is it so dark?" Ash felt around the wall for a light switch. When he finally found one he flipped it on "SURPRISE!" Professor Oak and Tracey Professor Oak's assistant yelled. Ash fell to the ground almost having a heart attack from the surprise. Tracey rushed towards Ash and helped him off the ground.
"Well Ash my boy I'm glad to see you stopped by." Oak smiled "I had to see how my Pokémon were doing Professor Oak." Ash replied. "So Ash how long are you staying in town?" Tracey asked "I'm actually about to leave again." Oak came over leading Ash to his backyard. "Well before you go I figured your Pokémon would like to see you." The professor said. When they walked out there was some food, balloons, and other party favors. When Ash was about to sit down on the picnic table he could hear a loud thundering like sound in the distance. Ash could see small figures coming closer and closer, and then Ash had a better look and noticed it was all his Pokémon running towards him.
"Hi everybody." Ash yelled waving to his Pokémon that were running at full speed "Um…you can slow down…um...guys..." all of Ash' s Pokémon ignored him and they all tackled him showing their affection. "I missed all of you how have you been." All the Pokémon were trying to get Ash's attention since for some of them they haven't seen him in a while. Pikachu jumped down from Ash's shoulder greeting all his pals and they all began to play with each other. Ash, Tracey, and Professor Oak were at the picnic table eating while the Pokémon played "So Ash where are you going?" Tracey asked. "I'm going to Cerulean City, but first I'm headed to Pewter City to meet up with Brock." He replied.
"That sounds great it would be like your first days of being a Pokémon trainer." Oak stated. After they finished their food the Pokémon including Pikachu were resting under a huge tree that towered over the rest. Ash grabbed his things getting ready to go "Professor Oak I was wondering if I could take some of my Pokémon with me on my travels?" The professor gave a nod. "What five would you like to take with you on your journey?" "I thought about it for a while and I think I finally came to a decision of who I want to take." Ash replied.
Will Gold be able to overpower Misty's powerful water Pokémon and win his second badge or will he fall even further behind his rival Silver? What Pokémon did Ash choose to take with him on his travels? Find out next time in Battling with a Heart of Gold.