Ages:
Reggie Sakaki- 27
Maylene Salem-26
Viola Lanast-23
Author's note: So, you see that I've thrown Reggie & Maylene in. Curtainshipping (a term that I give credit to nyislandersgirl) is featured. There is also fleuredegrandeshipping, a term I again give credit to nyislandersgirl for; it's the ship between Grant & Viola. So, here's chapter 2.
Chapter 2: Really?
(Paul's P.O.V.)
I still can't believe it. Here, my rival from Sinnoh, a person I'd think of strangling, was actually listening to me. I'm carrying a guy in a black gi, my curiosity piqued as to where they're from. I don't know their names, but they know ours. We walk in & Ash says, "There," gently placing the younger boy on a cot. The older boy who's probably our age sits up & says, "Where, where are we?" He looks to the younger kid & says, "Brad. The little guy is exhausted. So, who are you guys?" I say, "I'm Paul Sakaki from Veilstone City." The kid with hair just as dark as mine says, "I'm Ash Ketchum from Pallet Town," & looks at me.
I sigh & say, "I really hope he's pulling my leg." Just then, my brother & Maylene walk in nonchalantly. After I apologized to Maylene, which, I did with a little back up, she forgave me. Reggie says, "Hey, guys." I say, "Reggie, I swear, you're playing a joke on me. Joke's over!" Maylene says, "So, you must be a martial artist," addressing Cole.
(Cole's P.O.V.)
I say, "I guess." Brad sits up & says, "A spinjitzu warrior. Cole, where are we?" Reggie says, "Sevii Islands. No, Paul, I'm not joking. I wish I was. I'm Reggie, &," he is swiftly flipped by the woman next to him. Ash says, "Maylene, this is Cole & Brad. Cole, Brad, this is Maylene, the Veilstone Gym Leader." Maylene says, "Spin, oh right. Similar to ninjutsu. Ash, Paul, I know your relationship is strained, but, it's part of life. You can keep your last names, like you have, but, try not to kill each other." They exchange glances & Reggie says, "Paul is my brother. Ash is technically an only child & my half-brother." I say, "Half-brother? You guys have the same mom?" Ash says, "No. The same dad. He kidnapped your parents. This is only temporary HQ." Just then, a guy & a lot of others walk in. Ash says, "Brocko, you find anything out?" The tall one says, "Not much. Just the hostages." Brad says, "So, what's this place?" Ash explains where we are & what we've got.
(Brock's P.O.V.)
I still have Golem. To start their journeys, I had to do some work. Forrest has my Steelix. I gave Sudowoodo to Salvadore, Ludicolo to Yolanda, Marshtomp to Tommy, a Geodude to Cindy, an Eevee to Suzie a Rhyhorn to Timmy, a Wooper to Tilly & I caught a Larvitar for Billy. I'm still in my studies. I say, "Allow introductions. We're the Harrison family, from Pewter. I'm Brock." Forrest says, "Hey, I'm Forrest." Salvadore says, "I'm Salvadore, but some people call me Sal." Yolanda says, "Hiya, I'm Yolanda," having shown her upbeat attitude, which she clearly inherited from mom. Tommy says, "The name's T-o-double m-y; Tommy." Cindy says, "Hey, I'm Cindy." Suzie is happily holding her Eevee, but says, "They call me Suzie." Timmy says, "Listen close: it's Timmy. Not Timothy or Tim, just Timmy." Tilly says, "I'm Tilly & this is my little brother Billy." I face palm & Billy says, "Tilly, why do you do that? We're twins with the same birthday!" (Sound familiar?) She says, "Let's see, it's fun & when was the last time you won a battle against me?" Ash says, "Where have I heard this before?" I say, "No matter. Let's see what you got."
Cole & Brad enlarge their balls & I'm in complete shock. A voice says, "So, what'd we- oh my Diancie, what the heck?" I turn & say, "Grant & you are?" The girl with light blonde hair says, "Viola. Grant's girlfriend." Grant says, "That's some Tyrantrum. And, nice Aerodactyl." I say, "We've all been busy. Haven't we?" turning my attention to my siblings. Forrest says, "I'm bored beyond belief at the new gym. West Ecruteak has a new gym & leader, which just so happens to be me."
Tommy says, "Ash, what's wrong?" knowing my friend's density.
Ash says, "If Brock's studying to be a doctor & Forrest is now a gym leader in Johto, then who is leading the Pewter Gym?" Billy says, "We are, of course." I wish it was only that obvious & that I wasn't in the middle of paperwork when Tilly said, "Brock, can you sign this?" I say, "Once this mess is straightened out, the Viridian Gym won't be the only gym needing a new leader," eyeing Ash, Paul & Reggie. Grant says, "Dude, you're bluffing." I turn towards the Kalos leader & say, "I wish."
Cliffhanger! So, Paul, Reggie & Ash are half-brothers, Grant & Viola are dating, Cole & Brad are learning about Pokémon, & Brock is still single. Or is he? Find out in the next chapter!