Well I didn't expect to be here again. I mean, the story had been up for a while but I got no reviews so I assumed that no one liked it and I was gonna take it off. But then all of a sudden, REVIEWS! And so it looks like the story will live ^_^
Ash: *grinning*
Kyo: What's with the grin?
Ash: You read the reviews right?
Kyo: Of course I did! I read and cherish all my reviews :3
Ash: So... you are gonna give the readers what they want right?
Kyo: What're you- *gets it* Ash! That's what that grin is about?
Ash: Hey don't blame me, they asked for it... an M rating!
Kyo: But this was meant to be T...
Ash: Well Passionate Rose was meant to be T as well but look how that turned out
Kyo: Well... GAH! Fine, I'll change the rating to M! Happy now?
Ash: *huge grin* Very!
Kyo: BUT! The condition is that I get to keep it T for now. It will go to M in a chapter or two
Ash: ...Fair enough. But it's gonna be M, alright!
Kyo: *sighs* Well now that we have that sorted, I own nothing apart from the story, and it contains shounen-ai/yaoi enjoy! ^_^
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"This is a nightmare! Why couldn't Ash choose to get lost in a food court?" Complained May.
"We've just eaten! And Ash couldn't have gotten too far. I'm sure we'll find him eventually," reasoned her brother.
"Yeah, but we've been at this for half an hour now."
"Meow!"
"Drew? You okay?"
"That way! I'm sure it's -nyaaa- that way!"
"How can you tell?" Asked Brock.
"No -mew- idea. I just have a feeling it is. Just -nyaaa- trust me."
Seeing as there wasn't really another option, they decided to follow Drew who seemed to be taking them further and further into the forest. Eventually May got a bit nervous, "Are you sure it's this far in? We don't want to end up lost as well..."
"Uh-oh. The PokéNav has a really weak signal. If we go any further then I won't be able to get us back!" Max joined his sister in freaking out while Brock tried to calm them down and said that they should trust Drew.
After a few more minutes the group pushed through some thick bushes to emerge in a clearing.
"It's here..." announced the kitten.
"What? There's nothing here!" May, Max and Brock looked at the empty clearing.
"What are you talking -nyaa- about? Ash is right -meow- over there." The green haired boy pointed in a direction to which the others looked but still nothing.
"Drew... Are you feeling okay?"
"I'm -mew- fine! Just look!"
After concentrating on the area something amazing happened. The clearing lit up and a blinding light exploded all around. It was so bright that they had to shield their eyes and once the light had settled down and they had a look, there was a little cottage in the middle of the clearing. On the porch of the cottage was Ash and when he noticed his friends, he came running over.
No one could quite believe that a cottage had just appeared from nowhere, and Drew had a smug 'I-told-you-so' look on his face.
"Guys! You found me! I thought I'd be here forev- What's wrong?"
"You! How could you just stalk off like that? We were worried you know, this is a big forest!"
Ash looked at May apologetically. "I'm sorry; I just had to cool down a bit.
"Well don't go running off next time!"
"I won't. But I'm surprised you guys managed to find me."
"It was thanks to Drew actually," explained Brock. "He was so sure of the way and sure enough, he led us straight to you."
"Thanks to... Drew?" Ash was surprised but he thought he should thank the co-ordinator for finding him. He looked around to thank him but he wasn't with the others. "Where is he?"
Max spotted him by the strange cottage. The gang walked over to him. When they arrived Drew was trying to open the door.
"It's no use," said Ash. "It's locked tight shut. There's no way to get in."
"But I have to. I don't know -meow- why but I feel like there's -nyaa- something in there that can -mew- help me."
"The only way in seems to be some sort of card-key but I don't have anything like that," explained Ash as he indicated the slit in the door.
"Card key? Brock, you don't think that-"
"May's right! This could be the place that the card was on about!" Max picked up on where his sister was going with the thought.
"You think so? Well... It's worth a shot."
Ash and Drew had no idea what their companions were on about but they were surprised to see Brock produce a black card from his pocket and insert it into the door. When they heard the door click open, Ash asked, "Where did you get that?"
Before he could get his answer a sweet, melodic voice resounded from the cottage and out of the door. "Please enter."
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"Ah I see. You seem to have quite the problem. Well not to worry, I think I can help."
The gang were currently sat in a cosy looking room. They had entered the cottage and been greeted by a load of dusty books and strange looking liquids in glass bottles. May had called them magic potions but everyone had said that was stupid. But when they met the owner of the cottage they were forced to reconsider.
The owner was a young lady with the most beautiful voice you have ever heard. She was very slender and had very long, silver hair down to her waist. It shimmered whenever it caught the light. Her eyes were the same mesmerizing silver and her skin was pearly white. In contrast to her pale features, she wore a long black cloak and a little black pointy hat. It was then that the fact this girl could own magic potions became plausible.
This strange girl introduced herself as Clara and urged everyone to make themselves at home and tell her about their problem.
After explaining the Drew Kitten situation, and Brock attempting to put the moves on her, Clara thought before seemingly coming up with a solution.
"You're an interesting case, I must say that I've never experienced anything quite like it. The reason you were drawn here is because you need my services so I shall endeavour to aid you in whatever way I can. Sadly, a simple potion will not do the trick. I'm afraid that this is one of those times that I am ill prepared. It is up to you to help me."
"And I'm -nyaaa- supposed to do that how exactly?"
"You see, I cannot leave this place for fear of someone needing my help. But if you can get me a certain item then I shall be able to mix you an advanced potion that should turn you back to normal."
"Okay, what item is this?" Enquired Brock.
"Well..." The silver haired girl reached for a huge book and flipped to a certain page. She started checking off a list of items.
"So I have powdered Poochyena fang and the honey of a Combee... Umm, I think I have that and Leafeon leaves are in the back... So that leaves those two which I do have so then that means..." Her eyes widened in horror. "Oh dear! I couldn't possibly send you off to get that item! It's far too dangerous!"
She turned to Drew. "Are you really that desperate to turn back. I mean, you do look cute and it would be a lot safer to keep you like this. Couldn't you just stay like that?"
"No! I don't -mew- care what I have to -mew- do! I just want to be myself -nyaaa- again!"
"But... the last ingredient is-"
"What -nyaa- is it? I'll get it!"
Seeing Drew so worked up at the prospect of having cat features forever made May feel sorry for her friend and rival.
"Don't worry Drew," she assured him. "Whatever the item is, I'll help you get it."
"Me too!" Max said.
Brock joined in, "Don't forget me."
"I suppose I'll help too..." Ash said hesitantly but he realised that Drew didn't need him to be an idiot right now and so said more convincingly, "Yeah! Come on, we'll be able to get the item. You have no need to worry at all Drew."
"My, my... It seems you have some very loyal friends," remmarked Clara. "Well if you must know what the item is... You must somehow obtain some Dragon's Breath from Rayquaza."
"Rayquaza! Are you talking about legendary pokémon Rayquaza?" Brock was reeling at the news. "How on earth are we supposed to do that? If it uses Dragon Breath on us, we're toast!"
"Rayquaza, huh? Let's see..." Max was looking it up in the PokéDex. This is what it said:
"Rayquaza, a Dragon and Flying type pokémon.
It lives in the ozone layer and cannot be seen from
the ground. However, Rayquaza is known to inhanit caves
from time to time."
"...This is impossible! How on earth are we meant to do that?"
After hearing the information about Rayquaza, Drew had fallen to his knees and had given up hope.
"So... I'm -nyyaa- stuck like this forever? But, why? This isn't... fair..."
With that, he got up and slowly walked out of the room and out of the cottage.
"Should I go after him?" Asked May, slightly worried.
"No... I'll go. I kinda feel guilty, I haven't exactly been supportive." Ash got up to find where the green haired boy had gone to. He eventually found the kitten behind the cottage on the floor with his knees tucked under his chin. He was looking at the floor and his cat ears were also drooping, indicating his low mood further.
Okay, just comfort him. It's time you stopped trying to fight Drew being here. I have to help him now. We have our differences but when I think about it, Drew really has helped me whenever I needed it...
"Drew... Cheer up. Don't worry, even though it seems impossible I'll still try my best to get the last ingredient."
"Just... Give it -mew- up. I'm doomed to be -nyaaa- stuck like this. It's impossible..."
"Hey, don't talk like that! We'll figure something out."
"..."
Ash walked up to the co-ordinator and sat down next to him. "You'll see, it'll work out somehow."
"Why are you -nyaa- doing this? You hate me right? This is -mew- just a waste of your time." Drew looked at Ash when he said this.
When the trainer looked into Drew's beautiful green eyes, he was struck with guilt. It was obvious that this was destroying the co-ordinator. The kitten thing was pushing him over the edge. Drew could feel his eyes welling up with tears but his pride refused to let any fall. He quickly looked back down at the floor.
"Drew, I don't hate you. I know it's hard but stay positive, I promise that I'll stick by you."
"...Liar..." Whispered the small boy.
Without thinking, Ash put his arms around Drew and pulled him close. "I promise I'll stick by you. I don't break my promises," he murmured.
The two boys stayed like that for a while, Drew fighting back tears and leaning against Ash who was doing his best to comfort the kitten.
It was Drew who broke the moment, feeling slightly embarrassed when he realised he was cuddling up with Ash.
"Alright then. We'll -mew- give the Rayquaza thing a shot. Although I -meow- still think you're mad." He got up and offered his hand to the trainer.
Taking it, Ash smiled and said, "Yeah. We'll make it through this somehow.
Back in the cottage, Clara had a little smile on her face. Looks like her plan was already working...
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Kyo: End chapter! It's kinda short but it's here to set the scene for events to come.
Ash: At least I'm not being such a jerk anymore... but I don't trust this Clara person!
Kyo: Oh stop being so suspicious.
Ash: Did you read the last sentence? How could I not be suspicious!
Kyo: Hmmmm... Point taken
Drew: Isn't something missing?
Kyo: What are you on about?
Drew: Well... Don't you usually say what Team Rocket is doing?
Kyo: Yeah, about that... I couldn't tink of any funny weapons "n.n
I'll think of some for next time!
Drew: And Ash keeps saying you're moving up the rating... is that true?
Kyo: Well... yeah
Drew: Wait, what? I thought this was staying T!
Kyo: Me too but the readers want me to move it up
Drew: ...Fan girls are scary...
Kyo: Tell me about it! XD
Anyways, please read and review. The more reviews, the sooner the move up to M ;)
Thank you for reading and until next time!