Bahahaha, I've finally updated Targeted. I know you waited a long time (Like three months… cough cough…) and I'm sorry. My thoughts have been into other things lately… like children's card games and Lunia :D Anyways, this chapter will clear a lot of things. As the title states, it's about Ash's past. A lot of people have asked why Ash is a part of their little group and this will clear that up! XDXDXD
No ikarishipping this chap, this chapta is purely dedicated to Pokeshipping!!!! But trust me, you'll see a lot more in later chapters…
Anyways, enjoy! XDXDXD
Chapter 7: Ash's Story
Ash headed to his room, getting ready for his mission. He decided he would rest for the night and would start first thing in the morning. A yellow electric mouse was curled up, sleeping on Ash's bed. Ash smiled and shook the small mouse gently.
"Hey, Pikachu." Ash said. "We gotta get ready to go. We have a mission tomorrow." Pikachu stared up at his partner sadly, its ears down.
"Pika…" The small electric mouse said. Ash sighed and sat down, a gentle smile on his face as he patted the electric mouse.
"I feel the same way you do, buddy. I don't want to do this, too." Ash said. "But I'm not doing this for my sake, I'm doing this for theirs, and you understand that, right?" Pikachu nodded its head and curled back to sleep. Ash smiled at his Electric-mouse partner and rested on his bed.
"Now that I think about it," Ash said to himself. "I wonder how everyone's doing. Especially… her…" Ash closed his eyes, remembering his dark past, and how his peaceful life was stolen from him.
Flashback
It all started after I joined a Pokemon Tournament. My buddy, Pikachu and I managed to reach the quarter finals before being defeated by someone. I believe his name was Lucas? I don't really remember. Even though I lost, I lost knowing that he was a tough opponent. My mom was watching me and felt sad when I lost. I reassured her that I was okay. But the one person who motivated me to get to the semi-finals, was my childhood friend, Misty.
Misty and I have always been together whether we be training Pokemon or just hanging out, we were the best of friends. And I may have been dense at the time, but my friendship with her eventually evolved into something more. Yeah, I guess you can say I have a crush on her. Anyways, my life seemed good, I lived with my mom, I had a best friend who I secretly loved, and I had my buddy Pikachu. Life couldn't get any better.
… But then, every thing changed when he came…
It was a normal day, I was training my Pokemon, until I came across my old rival, Gary. I gave my rival and friend a grin.
"Gary, what's up? Wanna have a battle?" I asked cheerfully. Then I noticed. Gary wasn't like his usual self. He looked much more serious with a hint of sadness in his eyes.
"Gary?" I blinked. "What's going on?"
"Ash, I want you to take you and your friends and get as far away as you can!" Gary said. "There's this person. He already managed to get to me, but if he gets to you, you'll lose everything! So just…" Gary paused when he felt the presence of an older man with spiky, blue-gray hair.
"C'mon, Gary I'm not so bad once you get to know me." The man said. Gary looked down on the floor with guilt. Then the man looked at me. "So you're Ash Ketchum. I've heard a lot about you." I blinked with confusion.
"Yeah, so what do you want with me?" I asked in a puzzled voice. "And how do you know my name?"
"All will come to you in time." The man chuckled. "Either way, I guess I should introduce myself. I am Cyrus, and I wish to have you join my organization. It is an organization where the best of the best will gather." I thought about it for a second, but then I remembered the peaceful life I was living.
"Sorry, but I'm going to have to decline." I said. "I like how my life is right now, and I'm staying here." Cyrus' gentle appearance soon shifted.
"If that's the case, I'll have to force you to join." Cyrus growled. He pulled out a trigger with a red switch on it. "Do you know what this is? It's a trigger to activate a Galactic Bomb. One push, and your beloved home will be in flames. And don't think I don't know about your little girlfriend, too. I made a special assassination force designed to find her and kill her if I just give the signal." My face paled. But then I stared down at the floor, defeated.
"I'll join you, as long as you leave Pallet Town and Misty alone." I said dully. "Call off the assassination force and remove the bomb from my home. And give me some time to say good-bye. Then I promise I'll go with you." Cyrus went back to his reserved, gentle demeanor.
"Very well," He said. "You have until tomorrow. Come, Gary." Gary just looked back at me, a guilty look on his face. I could've sworn he said sorry to me, but it could have been my imagination. I went back to my house, thinking of an excuse to tell my mom.
'I can't tell her about the whole incident, she'll be devastated.' I thought in my head sadly. 'I'm sorry, mom, but I'm going to have to lie to you…' I went in my house and let her know I was home.
"Mom, I'm home!" I said. My mom came out of the kitchen, a bright smile on her face.
"Hello, honey." She said cheerfully. "How was training?" I gave my mom the best smile I could muster.
"Mom, I need to tell you something." I said. "I… I'm going to start my Pokemon Journey." My mom had a hint of sadness in her eyes.
"Oh…" She said, but she quickly became cheerful again. "Well, that's good for you! Just be sure to come by and visit! Or I will be very cross! And promise you'll be careful! I'll pack everything you'll need for you." I gave my mom a smile.
"Thanks for understanding, mom." I said. "I'm going out for some fresh air. My mom nodded her head.
"I'll let you know when I've finished packing for you." She said. I smiled back at her and went out the door, thinking about what I would say to Misty.
'She's gonna be harder to convince.' I thought. But then I heard a familiar voice.
"A Pokemon journey? Was that the best excuse you could come up with?" The voice asked. I turned around and it was Misty. Her voice was tough and tomboyish as usual, but I noticed a hint of sadness in her voice. She was looking down and hiding her eyes.
"Mist, I…" I began, but she stopped me.
"You don't have to tell me anything." She said. "Gary told me already before he left." I gave her a sad smile.
"Then I guess you know I have to leave." I said sadly. Misty just looked away. "Bye, Misty, I'm sorry about everything…" Misty forced back her tears, staring at the ground and covering her eyes.
"Ash, you're such an idiot…" I heard her mutter to herself before she walked away. I heard her say something else, but I couldn't hear her. She never turned back to look at me. And I didn't look back to see her.
After my mom packed me my stuff, I said my final goodbyes to her.
"Are you sure you don't want to stay for dinner?" She asked. "I cooked your favorite meal." I gave her a sad smile.
"I'm sure." I said. "Thanks for everything, mom. Good-bye." With that, I left, and Cyrus was already waiting for me from outside Pallet Town.
"I'm ready." I said, a hint of defiance and hate was in my eyes. "You'd better keep your promise." Cyrus grinned.
"Welcome to our group." He said with a chuckle. Then we walked away from my beloved home, and I wasn't given a chance to look back.
Flashback end
As these thought flowed through his head, Ash felt his eyes droop as he felt exhaustion consume him. Then he fell asleep. Pikachu watched as its master peacefully rested and then the electric mouse curled into a ball and fell asleep as well.
To be continued
Sorry for the short chapter, D: but like I said, my ideas were on other things and I've gotten really rusty in writing… Heck, this is really frikkin bad in my point of view… At least it answered a few questions. Like, why is Ash an antagonist? Well there you go, he was forced to by the evil, sadistic Cyrus.
Cyrus: You portrayed me as a bad guy again! I'm not bad all the time you know! Once you get to know me, I'm a swell guy!
Me: Riiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiight… I'm sure you are… -End sarcasm- Anyways, tell me Ash, how was having your very first chapter dedicated to yourself?
Ash: It was really fun! Usually your chapters focus more on Dawn or something like that, but this time you made a change of pace.
Ultima: Speaking of Dawn, this may be the first chapter where Honou doesn't-
Me: Aw crap, I nearly forgot… DAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAWN!!!!! –Proceeds to find her and tackle her-
Ultima: -Sigh- I spoke too soon.
Ugh… the shortness of this chapter is still bugging me. Must… go… back… to… writing… long… chapters… GAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH -Next chapter turns out to be way too long…XDXDXD-
Ultima: Yep… its official… he's gone insane…
Lucas was mentioned this chapter… tee hee… GO LUCAS!!!! SAVE DAWN!!! WOO HOO!!!!
Vim: Ultima, what does the scouter say about Honou's insanity level?
Ultima: Aw c'mon, enough with the internet references…
Vim: JUST SAY IT! Or else…- Bankai sword and ominous aura at the ready
Ultima: Okay, okay… fine, I get it… IT'S OVER 9000!!!!!!!!
Honou: -Skipping around like a 5 year old kid- OVER 9000?!? WEEE!!! IMMA FIRIN MAH LAZAR!!! WOO HOO!!! SHOOP DA WHOOP! WHOOP DE DOO!!!
Everyone (except me of course): -Sweatdrop and speechless-
Anyways, you know what to do. But with the reviews I get, I dun even have to worry. :D It's not that I'm saying that it's bad, it's good actually. It's good to know my fellow readers are enjoying this. Until next time!
~Honou