The Thing With Hajimes
Me: Alright, now the cookies go to:
Karrie: Wait for it
Keith: Wait for it
Kate: NOW!
Me: there was not a single review last chapter...
Kellyn: Hey you missed one...by Lunick?
Me: yeah, um, that one was invalid since it was by Lunick...the one you all know
Keith: how come he was able to write a review and not me?
Me: I have no idea...
Lunick: My cookie please
Me: No
Lunick: Why not?
Me: The cookies are not for the characters! They're for my readers who review!
Kate: She's going to hold up the cookie bribe thing until Chapter 20
Me: Then I'm going to allow you the readers to ask questions(you still can anyways) and i'll put them together for a FAQ answering thing for around Chapter 30
Keith: So in the mean time review
Karrie: for someone with ADD Ash, you don't seem like you have attention problems
Me: *distracted by a Butterfree* Eh? What was that?
Karrie: nevermind
Me: I multitask, i'm working on...at least 4 things at once
Kate: 5, you forgot that one-shot you are almost done writing
Me: But I'm not going to release that until I finish this story
Kate: Why?
Me: It's got a match up I don't want to be revealed before it gets revealed in this story!
Kate: Oh!
Me: Although I do wonder if I'll have to have Karrie threaten the readers with Rayquaza again if the food bribe doesn't work...
Keith: Oh yeah, we got one review when she did that...
Kellyn: pokelover0ash does not own Pokemon
Me: if I did...well, just think of all the possibilities *smirks*
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Chapter 17: Preparations For The Competition Begin!
"Kate, chill!" said Keith. Kate was tensing up again as they waited to hear who was going to take part in the competition.
"I can't!" replied Kate.
"Yes you can!" replied Karrie who always was unfortunately placed in between the two.
"Kate, tensing up will get you no where," said Rhythmi.
"Shush! Mr. Lamont's about to read off the list!" said Laurie. Laurie surprisingly became a good friend of Karrie's, Kate's, and Rhythmi's.
"Alright, representing the future Operators," said Mr. Lamont. "Rhythmi Note, Tia Flower, Michael Kleane, John Smith, Lea Thomas, and Jeremy Coke." Rhythmi had to suppress a squeal."Representing the future Mechanics are Mia Flower, Theodore Rose, Samantha Grey, Todd Bank, Isaac Einstein, Cynthia Webster, and Laurie Heart." Laurie was overcome by joy and Keith wonder how someone who agitated a Sawbuck when taking a small engine apart got into the competition. Kate and Karrie laughed at Isaac's last name, it suited him way too well. "Representing the future Rangers are Karrie Hajime, Kate Hitomi, Keith Dazzle, Louis Black, Tabitha Sun, Sarah Lamont, and Darren Kings." Karrie, Kate, and Keith gave each other high fives. "All those listed please see me after assembly." Soon the assembly was over and they all went to see Mr. Lamont. They looked at little Sarah and wondered how she could have made it since she never did well on the physical tests. "Alright, please separate into your teams. Operators, Mechanics, and Rangers." Kate, Karrie, and Keith parted ways with Laurie and Rhythmi. "Alright, each day after school Rangers are to meet with Mr. Kaplan and Ms. Claire. Operators meet with Ms. April. Mechanics meet with Mr. Kincaid." Poor, poor Laurie, she had Mr. Kincaid. They were dismissed to their rooms and the five gathered in the lounge to talk about what just happen.
"See, you had nothing to worry about," said Keith.
"What if Kellyn doesn't make the team?" asked Kate. Janice had over heard their conversation and walked over.
"I don't know who this Kellyn is honey but what I do know is that if he's in your year, chances are that he won't be on the team," replied Janice. Kate' heart sank. "But that's because Fiorre Ranger Star Elite School picks Seniors and Juniors first then Sophmores and Freshman." Karrie just sat there with a look in her eyes that Keith knew that it could only mean one thing since he's seen it before. She had a plan. What it was, he had no idea, but she had a plan. "They broadcast the competition so he should still be able to watch you perform."
"That's cool," said Keith.
"I just hope the Prankster Duo doesn't decide to play anymore pranks on Mr. Kincaid," said Janice. "Not only could it put our school reputation on the line, it will make Mr. Kincaid be in a mood that will greatly affect the Mechanic Team." The girls looked at Keith. Karrie had a wonder and a fear in her eyes that probably was in his. Did Janice know?
"Well, we'll help each other out with this competition so that we are the best!" said Rhythmi.
"Good," replied Janice and she walked away.
"Laurie, you need help with practice?" asked Kate.
"Shouldn't you practice yourself?" asked Laurie. Kate got out her favorite screwdriver.
"I think Keith should go up against Karrie for practice since she's the best out of all of us. Rhythmi should be their Operator. Teamwork is important. I'll help with the Mechanics since I know engineering." replied Kate. "A Ranger usually has a partner on top of having a Partner Pokemon. A Ranger needs to work with the Operator to get the job done. The Mechanic makes sure everything is working for the Operator and Ranger."
"I like your plan," said Rhythmi.
"What exactly should we do as a 'mission'?" asked Keith.
"We could see if we can get in and out of Kincaid's room that's off limits to any one but him," replied Karrie.
"Maybe later," said Kate. "We need to work on our skills first before we do anything close to that magnitude."
"We could ask Janice for help," said Laurie suddenly. "She can give us little tasks to do."
"Sure," replied Rhythmi.
"Fine," groaned Karrie and Keith. Before they could get to Janice, Sarah, Tabitha, Samantha, Cynthia, Mia, Tia, and Lea came up to them.
"Keith!" shouted the girls.
"Oh no," replied Keith.
"We-we-we were wondering if you'd like to practice with us." said Tabitha while blushing.
"I'm sorry girls but I'm already planning on practicing with them," Keith said while pointing at Rhythmi, Kate, Laurie, and Karrie.
"No fair! You always hang out with them!" wined Sarah.
"They're my friends," replied Keith.
"Be friends with us," said Tia and Mia, who were identical twins.
"eh, no thanks," replied Keith with a casual shrug of his shoulders. The seven girls glared at Karrie, Kate, Rhythmi, and Laurie.
"What's so special about them?" asked Cynthia. Keith gave them a look that said 'you did not just ask that question.'
"Why do you always hang out with her?" asked Lea as she pointed at Karrie. Karrie freezed at the sudden attention for a moment.
"Because I want to," replied Keith.
"Why? I mean, look at her, she always wears her hair in that stupid braid," said Samantha. Karrie was mad.
Stupid braid? Oh she's going to get it! Thought Karrie. Karrie started to storm over in anger and prepared herself to punch Samantha in the face.
"STUPID BRAID?" yelled Karrie.
"Ooh, did I say something to make you upset?" asked Samantha and she laughed along with her friends.
"You're so stupid," replied Kate as she shook her head. Rhythmi shook her head. This was not going to end well.
"Karrie, you're also supposed to spell your name with a C not a K," said Tabitha.
"Shortie," added Lea.
"SHUT UP! DO YOU WANT TO GET HURT?" yelled Karrie as she was dragging Laurie who was trying to hold her back. Keith looked from Karrie to the girls and sighed.
"If I stop her from beating you girls up, will you stop bothering me?" asked Keith.
"She wouldn't dare beat me up," replied Sarah, "I'm the principal's daughter!" Karrie had gotten to the girls and instead of punching Samantha, she spat on her and Sarah.
"I'm not wasting my time on snobby little girls." said Karrie and she walked away, leaving seven girls in great fear. Karrie's anger and expression was enough alone to scare them. Sarah was the first to recover.
"Ew! That crazy wild girl got her spit on me!" complained Sarah. Kate, Rhythmi, Laurie, and Keith laughed at her.
"Let's. Go." said Rhythmi in between bursts of laughter. The four left the seven girls where they were and headed out to find Karrie. Keith went straight to Ascension Square with Laurie, Kate, and Rhythmi behind him. Sure enough, Karrie was there. She was sulking and holding her braid.
"Karrie," said Keith as he went to her side. Kate went to her other side. Rhythmi held Laurie back. Karrie ignored him. Something she did whenever she had something on her mind that was bothering her. "Karrie, don't pay attention to those girls." Kate was silent but it looked like she was in deep thought, again.
Karrie, those girls are nothing but snobs, you know that. Said Kate mentally.
They still didn't have to make fun of my hair. Replied Karrie mentally.
You're hair is pretty, they're just jealous that you spend so much time with Keith. Said Kate mentally. Keith interrupted both of their train of thought unintentionally.
"Karrie, your braid is not stupid." said Keith, shocking both Karrie and Kate. The two girls looked at him. "I mean, how many girls can say they can use their hair as a weapon?" Keith laughed nervously. Karrie didn't think it was very funny. "Geez lighten up." Karrie's eye's narrowed. "I get it! No jokes!" Rhythmi chuckled. Keith then touched Karrie's hair for the first time and found it to be soft and fine. "Your hair is pretty. Soft too." Then Keith realized what he said and blushed. Karrie blushed. A small smile crept up on her face.
"Thank you," replied Karrie and then she hugged Keith surprising everyone. She let go while blushing hard. Keith was as red as a tamato berry.
"Y-Y-Y-You're welcome." said Keith.
"Come on, it's getting late," called Rhythmi. She and Laurie had to hold back fits of giggles and squeals.
"We have extra practice tomorrow, we need to get sleep," said Laurie.
"Right," replied Karrie.
"Then let's get back inside." said Kate. "Hopefully those seven won't be waiting for us." Karrie' eyes narrowed.
"If they are then I'll make sure they don't bother Karrie again," replied Keith with his eyes burning with determination.
"Are you sure she's not your girlfriend?" asked Laurie.
"VERY!" shouted Keith with his face bright red and Karrie slightly blushing. The five went off to their dorms.
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Karrie: …...
Kate: Did what those girls said still bothers you?
Karrie:...yes...
Kellyn: HOW DARE THEY DO THAT TO MY LITTLE SISTER!
Me: Down boy, down!
Keith: They're just jealous because of your good looks
Karrie: *blushes*
Keith: *covers mouth and blushes* Holy Seedot! Did I just say that?
Me: yep =)
Rhythmi: Review and get a chocolate cookie with chocolate chips in it!
Keith: Can I have two?
Me: No
Keith:Why not? I was going to give the second one to Karrie!
Me: That's sweet of you but you had cookies last time.
Kate: what are the chocolate cakes for?
Me: They're for the first two people that review this chapter
Kellyn: I would review if I was a reader
Karrie: Me too, those cakes look good.
Me: And they're protected by an Anti-Boys-And-Pokemon-Characters-System!
Every single Pokemon Cast: AW!
Me: Unless you're part of The Thing With Hajimes cast, GET OUT!
*everyone but the TTWH cast leave*
Me: That's better.