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No new (unknown) Japenese names. This chapter has been edited though (Pokemon names have been change from English to Japenese).
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Pairing: Shigeru/Satoshi.


The Joy of Time Travel

Chapter 1 : Future and Past.

"So this is the future?" Prof Ookido asked with wide eyes.

Green eyes gazed at the oldest of the group as the young man smiled faintly. "Yes, grandpa."

Shigeru stared at his counterpart, hardly believing he was really meeting… himself, but older. "How did this even happen?" He whispered.

"Amazing!" Satoshi's excited exclamation startled everyone.

Pikachu jumped out of the way as Satoshi rushed at his future self. The older man leaned back a bit as he got his sight full of an eager eleven years old. His own Pikachu grabbed his shoulder to prevent himself from falling.

"You're me! How cool is that?! How long has it been? Am I a master?"

Takeshi and Kasumi sweatdropped as they saw how the future Satoshi raised his hands like a sign of surrender, lost of what to do while faced with the energy of his younger self. A cough attracted their eyes, and they saw the future Shigeru trying to hide his laughter behind his hand. Obviously, the auburn haired felt amused by the other's current predicament.

The older Satoshi threw a sideway glare at the older Shigeru, then gently put his hands on his counterpart's shoulders to push him back. "Hey, go easy." He gave a lopsided smile. "You're going to faint if you keep this up."

The teasing tone coming from his future self did make Satoshi calm down a bit. Pikachu jumped onto his shoulder, sniffing at the older Trainer curiously. Funnily enough, the future Pikachu did the same, trying to understand why a younger Satoshi was here.

Once the oldest Satoshi saw that the other had calmed down, he scratched his cheek with a faint thoughtful look. "It is kind of cool however. I don't have the memory of this happening, though."

Prof Ookido crossed his arm, thinking. "Time travel is something we can't really understand. It's possible that this isn't our exact future. Or it is possible that your memory of this was blocked."

Satoshi felt confused by this, while Takeshi and Kasumi tried to digest this. Shigeru however had already thought of this, and so he was the only one to notice his future self exchanging a look with the future Satoshi. It lasted only one or two seconds; but to Shigeru it felt like a thought, a question and an answer passed between the two.

Shigeru frowned. When did he become this close to Satoshi? He almost snorted at the thought, yet he couldn't deny how his mind supplied that he didn't hate Satoshi per say.

"I think…" The older Shigeru's voice snapped the younger out of his thoughts, and everyone gave him their attention. "We have no idea weither or not you all are from our past; but if you are, it might be dangerous."

"How so?" Satoshi asked.

It was his older self answering, which surprised his friends. They could see he was older, more mature, but it felt weird to see him thinking. "Well, the more you see and hear about the future, the more there's a risk it changes the future. Like, you might want to change something once you go back."

The future Satoshi exchanged another look with the future Shigeru. It was quick, but this time the younger Shigeru wasn't the only one to see it. Hesitation before a final decision seemed to pass between them before the future Satoshi finished his train of thoughts.

"So it would be better if you don't know the future. We have to hide as much as we can."

The younger Satoshi was about to protest when Prof Ookido hummed. "A good decision. I admit I would like to know more, but I can see why it might be a bad thing." He paused, curiosity entering his eyes. "You seem more mature. Both of you."

The older Shigeru smirked slightly, hearing the slight questioning in his grandfather's tone. "It's expected. We're 20 now after all. Well, I'm 20; he still has some months left." He pointed with his thumb at the older Satoshi.

"What happened to hiding the future?" The dark haired commented with sarcasm.

"Come on, it's not like they can't see how old we are." The green eyes replied with the same tone.

Prof Ookido, Kasumi and Takeshi had to bite back a chuckle. While it did surprise them to notice the closeness between the two, they couldn't help being amused at the playful banter between them. However, the younger Satoshi and Shigeru were completely startled.

They knew ten years had passed between them and their future selves; but it didn't change the fact that it felt like jumping from rivals to… this in a second.

The two young men didn't see all this as they were mock glaring at each other. Then they returned their attention to the group. "You need a place to stay though." The older Shigeru commented slowly, frowning faintly as if concerned.

The older Satoshi glanced at him then grinned after a second of hesitation. "Well, I'm sure mom won't mind!"

Shigeru snorted, uncontrolled. "And why would I want to stay with you?"

The older Satoshi seemed startled by this, and almost… hurt. However, it was the older Shigeru that replied with a hard tone. "Because there's too many things that all of you could see in grandpa's lab."

Shigeru blinked, startled. It was one thing to be scolded, but another when it was yourself doing it. He looked at his older self, and felt sudden guilt for his comment. He didn't understand what he was seeing in his older self's eyes; but he just knew he had managed to disappoint himself. It suddenly didn't matter that he wasn't yet the man in front of him. He knew he had stepped over a line.

The older Satoshi couldn't help a fond twist of his lips, then he coughed to attract the attention to himself. "Let's go then?"

The suggestion was welcome by everyone, and with nods they start leaving the field of the Ookido's laboratory on the path to Satoshi's house. The Blacky beside the older Shigeru made a happy sound and trotted in front of the auburn haired, obviously eager.

Takeshi's eyes went on the Dark Type, interested by how well trained it looked. "Shigeru?"

Both older and younger Shigeru turned toward the Breeder. "Yes?" They asked at the same time.

Sweatdrops formed on everyone while the two counterparts glanced at each other, startled. Takeshi hid a laugh behind his hand before talking again. "Is this Blacky yours?"

The older Shigeru grinned. "Yes. He's my best Pokémon along with Blastoise."

"Bre!" Blacky agreed, rubbing against his Trainer's leg.

"And he can be as affectionate as Pikachu." The older Satoshi added with amusement.

"Pikachu rubbed off on him." The older Shigeru just replied. "… Not that I mind." He added after a pause, smiling down at his Pokémon.

Kasumi hugged Togepy tighter, humming with a thought. "It could be good if we found a way to differentiate you four." She commented, looking between older and younger rivals.

"Indeed…" Takeshi added, amused.

The four in question flushed slightly; and then the older Satoshi grinned. "I know. You can call me Sato, and him Shige!"

Shige suddenly groaned, blushing faintly. Sato smirked at him; and everyone else was left confused but glad to have different names to use for the older Trainers.

To be continued…