As KHSonicFan29 pointed out, the last chapter was pretty short. Sorry about that. I'll make it up to you by uploading two chapters at once.
Too bad half of this chapter is poorly done on my end. But since this is based on the worst Sonic game in history, it's okay, right?
Just kidding.
Chapter 2: Happy Anniversary!
The view from Indigo Plateau was truly a sight. Overlooking the majesty of not one but two regions, those lucky enough to be allowed to look over these regions from the top of the small region's tower were few. Most of them were the members of the world's various regional Elite Four, though there were yet still few who were not holders of such a title.
One of these was the aspiring Pokemon Master Ash Ketchum.
His reputation as a Pokemon trainer had spread across the world, from his native Kanto to the far reaches of Hoenn and Kalos. While his official record wasn't quite on par with any Elite Four member's, his unofficial records would make his childhood idol, the great Pokemon Master Red, flame with jealousy. Sometimes he couldn't help but wonder: why did he get to be so lucky? Why did he get to meet so many rare Pokemon?
As he looked over the vast world around him, he blinked and realized that time was still moving. He checked his watch. Uh oh. He was a minute late. Smirking slightly, he placed the palms of his hands slightly apart in front of him. A glowing sphere of blue energy formed between his palms. It slowly grew until it touched both his palms. Then a small beam of blue energy fired into the sky, subtle enough that only one other person would notice. And that's just what Ash wanted.
After a moment, a gleam from beneath him confirmed that the person he was looking for had gotten the message. He grinned on seeing this.
The sun in the sky shone in all its brilliance, but if someone looked close enough, they could notice a faint beam of blue striking it through the middle so that it seemed to be split in half.
Just like our ribbon.
As Ash stood at the gate a familiar but welcome face ran towards him, laughter filling the air as she leapt into his arms. He picked her up and spun her around, prompting even more laughter as they basked in the warmth of each other's embrace.
"It's so good to see you," she smiled warmly as they broke apart. "Three months is way too long to be away from each other."
"I agree," he nodded.
"And this time around, it's extra special!" she beamed.
"Why's that?" he feigned confusion.
"Don't you know what today is?" she put her hands on her hips, glaring playfully at him.
"Uh...Friday? The sixteenth?" She continued to stare at him with her playful stare while he feigned confusion. Then he broke out into a wide grin as he took her hand.
"Happy anniversary, May."
May giggled and embraced him again, pecking his cheek as she did so. "Gosh, has it really been a year already? It feels like it hasn't been THAT long."
"Yeah, more like five months, right?" They broke apart, smiling ear to ear.
"Well, what are we waiting for? I can't wait to see what you've got in store for me today!"
When Misty, Brock, and Sonic managed to get back to Cerulean City, they paused to catch their breath. "So Sonic, what brings you over here?" Misty asked, perplexed.
"Nothing special," he smirked. "I go where the wind blows. It's in my nature."
Brock and Misty chuckled as his words reminded them of a certain someone they missed. "Well, it's nice to see you," Brock shrugged. "I sure hope you plan to stick around for a while."
"We'll see," Sonic shrugged. It was then that another legion of robots dropped from the sky and surrounded them. Sonic braced himself for the fight, shifting all his focus.
"Agh! Sonic!"
"Huh?!" he exclaimed, and he watched as Misty was caged by a certain talking egg.
"You had your chance, Misty," Eggman growled. "Now, you're coming with me."
"Ungh! Brock! Take this!" she called, tossing her necklace. Brock caught it and stowed it away in safety while Sonic looked on, intrigued. Eggman flew away with his legion, while Brock ran in the opposite direction towards the gym. Sonic was left in the dust.
"Huh," he muttered. "Well, this is a unique situation. Oh well. Guess I better figure out what's going on."
"This is delicious!" May squealed as she dug into her ramen. "I can't remember the last time I had ramen that tasted so good!"
"Oh, I don't know," Ash rolled his eyes playfully. "Probably the last time we ate out at a noodle restaurant." May giggled. "So, how have your contests been going?"
"Great!" she replied enthusiastically. "I'm all set for the next Grand Festival, and this time, I have a lot of confidence that I can win!"
Ash chuckled. "You've had confidence before," he reminded her. "What makes this time any different?"
"The combinations my Pokemon and I have developed are dazzling. Maybe I should show you later!"
"Yeah, maybe," he nodded, his eyes suddenly wandering as a familiar yet strange feeling probed his heart. I wonder where you are, now…
"Ash?"
He blinked, snapping out of his trance. "Huh?"
"Are you okay? You spaced out for a moment."
"Oh, yeah," he chuckled slightly. "I'm fine. It's just...um...I'll tell you later."
She nodded, and they continued to enjoy their meal, but the feeling in Ash's heart didn't leave.
The next day, Sonic was hanging around the beach, still unsure as to Eggman's whereabouts. He'd talked to everyone in town, but they knew nothing. "Ugh...if only Tails were here…"
"Hey, Sonic!"
Sonic quietly thanked heaven and rushed over to his two-tailed friend. "Hiya, Tails! I was just wishing you were here, actually."
Tails raised an eyebrow. "What, do you have a genie of some kind?"
"Genie?!" Sonic exclaimed. "Ha! Yeah right! Like I'll ever run into one of those!"
"Well anyway, what's up?"
"Well, something happened last night," he explained, and he told Tails all about the ruined Festival and Eggman.
"So Eggman's up to something again."
"Yeah. Somehow, I'm not surprised, but I don't know where he is."
"Well, by my guess, he's probably headed to his base at Mt. Coronet in Sinnoh," Tails shrugged. "He can't be too far, though. I'm sure we can catch up to him quickly."
Sonic, seeing Tails' point, nodded, and they started the chase. "Whataya think he wants with Misty?" Tails wondered aloud.
"I dunno," Sonic shrugged as he ran, "but I'm not willing to wait around to find out."
Eggman's ship landed briefly in the Orre region for minor repairs. The region was largely barren, as it was mostly desert, so nobody seemed to care. As his robots repaired his ship, Misty managed to get some talk out of him.
"Just what do you want with me?" she snapped.
"Now whoever said I wanted anything with you?" he smirked. "I was merely interested in that Silver Wing of yours."
"Fine," she growled. "But what do you want with that?"
"Again...what do you think?"
"If you're looking to capture Lugia, you're crazy!"
He just chuckled. "Did it only now become obvious?"
"Lugia won't come for you, even if you had ten Silver Wings."
"Then I'll force him out," Eggman sneered.
Misty's eyes widened. "No," she gasped. "You don't mean –"
"Hold it right there!"
They turned and saw two familiar faces staring at them in determination. "Sonic!"
"Guh! How did you get here so quickly?! I flew over an ocean!"
"You seem to forget about my friends, Egghead," Sonic smirked. "With the X-Tornado, I don't need to worry about oceans."
"Then I'll give you something you should worry about!" he snarled. "Go, my legion, and decimate him!"
Sonic rolled his eyes. "You gotta wonder why 'Live and Learn' is so popular," he sighed. Within minutes, the army was decimated. "Come on, Misty! Let's get you back!" With that, he smashed Misty's cage to pieces.
"No!" Eggman cried, but he was silenced when Tails socked him in the jaw. Within minutes, they were in the superplane and gone. Eggman cursed. "I'll get that wing," he growled. "And nothing is going to stop me!"
Back on Route 4, just outside Cerulean City, the X-Tornado landed, and Sonic, Tails, and Misty paused to catch their breath. Soon afterwards, Tails flew the Tornado back into town to repair it after the skirmish.
"Are you all right?" Sonic asked Misty.
"Yes. Yes, I am," she nodded. "Thank you for saving me."
"Eh, no biggie. I do it everyday," he smirked.
Misty gasped. "Your arm! It's bleeding!"
Sonic glanced at his arm. Sure enough, a small cut was spurting blood. He shrugged. "Meh. It's nothing."
"Don't say that!" she exclaimed in irritation, pulling out a small gauze and wrapping it around the cut.
"Well I wasn't asking, but thanks anyway," he shrugged again.
She nodded, and her face fell. "I didn't mean to overreact, it's just…" She faltered.
"What? What is it?"
She stayed still a moment, then shook it off. "Nothing. I just...you remind me so much of a certain someone I miss with all my heart."
Though it took a moment for Sonic to grasp what she was saying, he nodded when he got it. "You should really just smile," he grinned. It was at this opportune moment that a Butterfree landed on his nose. He blinked. "Uh…"
Misty just giggled, while he winced. "Aaaaa-CHOO!" he sneezed, causing the Butterfree to fly away. Misty just giggled more while he sweatdropped. "Let's just get you back home," he snickered. She agreed, and with that they strode back into Cerulean City.
Don't worry, the next chapter is better. I promise.