Hey guys! I'm so so so sorry for the slow update! (dodges harpoons thrown by reviewers). It's been hectic, and this chapter was semi-difficult to write. To make it up to you, I've made this my longest chapter yet! Be prepared for some Ash-Mewtwo bonding :) I hope you enjoy it!
P.S Tell me if you think Mewtwo is OCC. I don't think he is, but I don't know. Thanks!
When the odd group entered the ruins, it was gigantic. Outside, it looked like a cave, but inside it looked like a marble temple. The ceiling was at least a wailord's height above their heads! Ash wondered how it could be so large. Supporting the building, were detailed pillars, with inscriptions of every legendary Pokemon, at the base of the pillars.
When the kids asked what this place was, Mewtwo explained that Arceus built this place in case of situations just like this one. Apparently, this was a "safe house" that would defend the Pokemon or people in it. The powers of Pokemon continued to amaze Ash.
Mewtwo said, "I'm sure you are all exhausted. You can rest if you need." The children nodded in appreciation as they set up their sleeping bags on the ground. They decided to bring out their Pokemon to explain the situation to them. Ash enjoyed hearing the comments of his Pokemon, especially Snivy, who was annoyed at being kept out of the loop.
Cilan explained to them that they were being chased by Team Rocket, who wanted to capture the legendaries. After all the main points, Ash decided to tell them about his "condition."
He mumbled, just enough for them to hear, "Yeah, and I'm the Legend Master…"
Oshawott fell over, "WHAT? MY TRAINER IS THE LEGEND MASTER?"
Snivy had an expression of shock, anger, and amazement on her face. She said, "And you've decided to tell us now?"
Ash held out his hands in defense, "Hey! We were constantly in danger! Sorry, I didn't tell you sooner." Secretly, Snivy was incredibly proud of Ash becoming the Legend Master. Her last trainer didn't meet her expectations. Of course, she'd never let Ash know that. She shrugged in an uncaring nature, and sat down.
Tepig, Scraggy and Tranquil all crowded around Ash, talking his ear off. Now that he could understand them, they would be sure to make use of it.
Pikachu said, "Hey you guys! Quiet down! Let Ash rest!" Ash happily patted Pikachu on his head. This ability would most certainly come in handy.
Mewtwo chose that time to speak, "Yes, Ash needs his sleep. Tomorrow we will begin your training. And be warned, I expect perfection." He paused for a moment, and then said, "I am going to scout to make sure…no one is here." With that, Mewtwo flew out of the ruins, leaving them with Mew. A realization finally hit Ash; Mewtwo was really frightened. He didn't know what happened exactly at the Pokemon Heaven, but whatever did, it must have been horrible for Mewtwo.
With his mind made up, Ash jumped out of his dark blue sleeping bag. This action startled his friends and Mew.
Cilan asked, "Ash, what are you doing?" Ash explained that he wanted to talk to Mewtwo. Iris, having enough, begged him to just go to sleep.
She said to him, "Listen, I'm exhausted, Cilan's exhausted, and you must be completely drained! You can always talk to Mewtwo another time! And you have a lot of explaining to do in the morning." Ash remembered how he told neither Cilan nor Iris exactly how he met these two. They wanted to know the whole thing, loaded with many details. He could tell they were scared, and didn't know what to do.
However, Mewtwo needed his help even more. Now that he thought about it, he could feel Mewtwo's fear. It was his duty to help Legendary Pokemon.
He shook his head sadly, "I'm sorry. Mew, keep them all company," he turned to Pikachu. He was eagerly getting ready to follow Ash. He continued, "Pikachu, stay here." Before anyone could object, Ash ran from the ruins.
Ash saw Mewtwo standing near a rock, lost in thought. He ran up to his comrade and waited.
Without looking at the boy, Mewtwo said, "I believe I told you to sleep."
"Mewtwo, I'm sorry you're afraid..."
Mewtwo angrily yelled back, "I am not frightened! I do not fear anything! You should know this by now! Have you not seen my powers?" To explain his point, he held out his hand. From this, a large sphere of dark blue energy developed. He angrily thrust it in the direction of a large boulder. The rock exploded, and Ash ducked to avoid getting hit by the rubble.
As Ash dusted himself off, Mewtwo said, "You see? I do not need to fear when I have this." Ash wondered if he should continue.
Clenching his teeth he replied, "It's okay to be afraid. Just because you're powerful, doesn't mean you're never afraid." He expected Mewtwo to respond with rage, so he flinched as he said this. However, the cat seemed to be at ease again.
He quietly said, "Fear is a weakness." Thanks to the Legend Master status, Ash could easily tell that Mewtwo was very ashamed of himself. He must have still been upset that he left the Pokemon Heaven.
"It's not! Fear is normal!"
"I have to be strong."
"You are Mewtwo! You're the strongest Pokemon I've ever met!" Feeling emboldened, Ash nervously stretched his hand forth, and pat Mewtwo on the shoulder. To his surprise, he didn't shove it away immediately. After a couple of moments, he moved away from Ash. He smiled at his friend.
Mewtwo, letting all defenses down, said to him, "I left them Ash. I left them to the mercy of him. He is the vilest human I've ever met. I felt so pathetic, feeling fear for myself and Mew."
Ash tried to help him, "They wanted you to leave. I can help you now, Mewtwo. We'll stop Giovanni, and get them back!" Mewtwo gave Ash a very rare smile. He told Ash they would, and suddenly snapped.
He exclaimed, "Get to bed! I am not going to go easy on you tomorrow!" Ash laughed at the sudden mood change of Mewtwo. He could never just show a soft side for long.
"Goodnight Mewtwo." Ash swore he could hear Mewtwo chuckle. Maybe it was just his overtired mind. He shrugged, and then went back into the ruins.
Giovanni smirked, as he looked at the house of Delia Ketchum. It was finally time to get answers. Dr. Zeger was waiting nearby, along with any needed grunts. Many were by Professor Oak's laboratory, just in case the old man decided to interfere. He scratched his faithful Persian's head and they both walked forward.
Delia Ketchum was having quite a nice day. Mimey, her Mr. Mime, was currently vacuuming. She smiled sweetly at him, as she did her share of the work for the day. The two of them were a team. They later planned to visit Professor Oak at his lab.
Her perfect day was shattered, when she heard a voice she never wanted to hear again. It said, "Hello Delia." Delia immediately spun around to see Giovanni. His evil Persian was standing by his side, seeming to sneer at her and Mimey.
She angrily gasped, "What are you doing here? Get out!" While saying this, she desperately tried to move in front of a picture of Ash. He just could not find out.
However, Giovanni noticed this. He said sarcastically, "What ever are you trying to hide from me Delia? Is that your son, by any chance? He's quite the handsome boy!" He laughed evilly and took a step forward.
Feeling the instinct to protect her child, Delia screamed, "Mimey, use psycho cut!" Mimey wasn't really used to battle, but he also felt the need to protect both Ash and Delia.
He yelled, "MIME!" as he dashed towards Giovanni.
"Persian, shadow claw." The cat sprung forward, with a feral screech, and knocked the poor Pokemon down. Due to its lack of experience, Mimey fainted. Without a word from Giovanni, Persian stood guard of Delia. It let a hiss serve as a warning to her.
Giovanni went over to the picture that Delia was trying to cover. It showed Ash with two other kids. He instantly recognized them as the gym leaders Misty and Brock.
He said to Delia, "I suppose I will have a look around." Delia let out a cry of protest, but Persian gave another hiss to keep her quiet. Without letting go of the picture frame, Giovanni went to tour the rest of the house.
He noticed Ash's battle frontier symbols were displayed proudly on a fireplace. Delia was obviously very proud of her son. He saw many other pictures of Ash.
When Giovanni arrived in Ash's bedroom, he took the time to really look around. He noticed a lot of Pokemon merchandise. There was a Snorlax sleeping bag he nearly tripped over. Above the boy's bed, there were eight framed badges. He immediately knew they were Kanto's, because he saw the Earth Badge.
Giovanni did not recall ever battling Ash at Viridian Gym. Then he remembered that he left Jessie and James in charge of the gym one day. It was destroyed afterwards. He now realized that Ash might have had something to do with it. With decisions made, he made his way back downstairs.
When he went back to the living room, where Delia was, she said defeated, "Please…just leave." Giovanni looked at the picture frame again, and felt a rush a rage. Deep in his soul, he knew the truth, and he was furious that Delia would keep this from him.
As he threw the picture frame down, he screamed, "HE'S MINE ISN'T HE?" Delia didn't reply, but the answer was given when tears trickled down the poor woman's face.
Giovanni angrily recovered the broken frame, and took the picture right out of it. Using his communicator, he called in Dr. Zeger. His main priority now, was to look for Ash. If he found his son, he would also find Mewtwo and Mew. After he located them, he could continue the legendary hunt. Of course, he wouldn't tell the rest of Team Rocket, until the moment was perfect.
As he looked at Misty and Brock, he came up with a brilliant idea to bring Ash out of hiding.
He said to Zeger, "There's a woman in the house I am in. I want her with us. Send some grunts to do it."
The scientist replied, "Of course sir."
"And one more thing…we need to pick up two gym leaders on our way back."
Giovanni is evil! Poor Delia! Has anyone seen The Golden Compass? I was watching it, and the golden monkey eerily reminded me of Persian. Creepy!
Ash: Don't take so long next time! I thought you forgot about me!
Larxa: Sorry! Between traveling, Midterms, family outings, friends, and school. It's been hectic the last few months!
Ash: Fine, just don't let it happen again!
Larxa: By the way, saw the new Pokemon BW rival destinies and I love it! Bianca's dad is souless! I mean, he eats your food, and then still tells Bianca to go home!
Ash: Yeah, that was not fun when I lost. I though I would have to go back to Kanto.
Larxa: Don't make those bets again Ash!
Ash: Yes mother.
Larxa: Anyway, see you next time! Hope you enjoyed it! Thanks for all the reviews you guys have gave me!