Meowthtwo's Troubles by WyldClaw
Plot: short animeverse oneshot fanfic that i wrote in November 2019 in honor of the 20th release anniversary of Pokemon the First Movie. Originally I had this up as part of my Anime Adventure' one shot collection but I realized this has nothing to do with Blast from Dad's Past or Becoming Parents. Meowthtwo- thats the Meowth clone from New Island- ponders why he is so different from his fellow clones . I own nothing. please read and review. thanks
Last edited: late, 2023.
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Meowthtwo looked down at his reflection on the clear water of Purity Lake. A feline cream colored Pokemon with a big gold charm in the middle of his forhead gazed back at him. Like Squirtletwo ,Vulpixtwo, Pidgeottwo, Rapidashtwo Dewgongtwo, and the vast majority of the other clones, he didn't have anything that made him look different on the outside. in fact he could have passed for a regular Meowth apart from his female sounding voice . Vensaurtwo, Charizardtwo, and Blastoisetwo and Pikachutwo were the only four cloned Pokemon that looked different. The three evolved Pokemon had multiple black marks on their bodies while Pikachutwo had black downward-facing spike fur patterns on his ears, .
He looked from his reflection to the full moon reflecting on the still water and sighed. Though all the clones were created the same way he felt different from the rest of his 'family'. . He was not an aggressive Pokemon clone. Instead of taking part in the clone verse original battle to prove who was the stronger one - he and the real Meowth had talked and befriended one another. It did not matter the Meowth he was cloned from stood on his hind legs and could talk like a human and he couldn't . They had bonded over their differences instead of going into battle. Meowthtwo had been a bit sad to leave his new friend.
He looked up at the moon in the sky. Why am I so different from the others? While the pack of clones were traveling-it took quite a few nights to travel for Mewtwo refused to be seen by humans-he had felt like he was an outsider. While the other clones had been curious about the outside world, the novelty wore off quickly. Many of them wanted to spar with one another to get stronger. Even Pikachutwo-who was pretty aggressive-wanted to join in. He didn't want to practice his fighting moves but felt like he was being judged. So he tried to practice moves with his claws and pretended to be excited about fighting. He felt like a fake. Why can't I seem to be as battle hardened as the other clones. I wish i could be as powerful as Mewtwo, Venussaurtwo, Blastiosetwo, Ponytatwo Gyradostwo Scythertwo, Charizardtwo , Rhyhorntwo. I'm not as quick as Ninetailstwo, Dewgongtwo, Pidgeottwo, Hitmonleetwo. Even Seadratwo, Wigglytufftwo, Bulbasuartwo, Squirtletwo , Sandslashtwo, Vileplumetwo and Vaporeontwo are better than me at fighting. I don't know why-. He was broken out of thought his ears by a very faint popping sound. His ears twitched as he saw a white flash of light appear over the center of the lake for a few seconds. (Huh?)
After the light dimmed there was a pink, male Pokémon with mammal like features flying over the water. The new Pokemon had a rounded, wide snout, triangular ears, and huge blue eyes. His short arms had three-fingered paws and his large hind paws had with oval markings on the bottom and his long thin tail had an oval like tip and the . He flew over the lake surface for a bit skimming the water with his front arms and tip of his tail, he giggled when he saw the clone . (Hello friend! What's your name? )
The scratch cat Pokemon clone bowed and lowered his head for a few seconds in respect for this was Mew. (um.. M-M-Meowthtwo. ) then added. (y-you're Mew. )
(yup. That's me all right.) Mew nodded as he flew over to the ground and sat next to the cat, (You're one of Mewtwo's clones.. ) Meowthtwo nodded. (I remember you from New Island in Kanto. )
Meowthtwo cocked his head to each side. (what's Kan-to?)
(it's the land in which you were born ..errr well created in. ) Mew explained.
(oh. Are we not in this Kanto place now?)
Mew shook his head. (Nope. We're in a different lands called Johto.)
(Jo-toe? ) the clone sounded out the name
(That's right.)
(Do you want to see Mewtwo ? I can go to the caves and-)
Mew shook his head. ( no need to. I can imagine he is still tired from carrying all of you this far. I cane to check on his new home. It's quite beautiful .) he looked over at Meowthtwo. ( something is worrying you., my young kin.)
(K-Kin? but I'm not..)
The pink Legendary Pokemon lightly tapped his tail to the cloned Meowth's head. ( of course you are not directly related to me. but I am the ancestor of all Pokemon and your - Mewtwo was cloned from my fossilized eyelash and has many of my same Psychic abilities. .. so in a weird way I'm your grandfather. )
(PGrandfather? Father? )Meowthtwo was confused at the words.( What's that?)
Mew looked confused for a few seconds. (Oh I'm sorry little one. I've forgotten how new you and the other clones are. A father is a male parent or caretaker to someone and a grandfather is the father of the father.)
(oh.. I didn't think about it like that . ) the cat looked down at the reflections in the lake and then at Mew. (I.. guess I'm wondering as to why I'm..) he lowered his voice . (different from the others.)
(Different from the others? How so?)
Meowthtwo explained . ( im mean i was created like all the others the same way. but I didn't want to fight the other Meowth- the one I was cloned from . Instead of taking part in the clone verse original battle - we talked. Well we did take out our claws and snarled at each other. But then we stopped and just talked and bonded over our differences .I guess I befriended hin, . I … just didn't see the point in fighting to see how was stronger like all the other clones . I saw no reason in fighting. Do you know why that is?)
(hmmm..) Mew rubbed his right paw underneath his chin for a minute and then shrugged his shoulders. (not a clue. )
(How do you not know?)
(Just don't . sometimes things just happen.) the other pokemon explained.
(Oh .so I am different from the rest of the clones?)
(I wouldn't say different . I'd say intuitive) Mew told him. ( you realized that the fight was brutal and not worth proving the subtle differences. The Meowth you were cloned from is a bit different as well.)
(I did notice that he spoke like a human and stood on his hind legs.)
(Indeed. And this was way before that brave human boy tried to stop Mewtwo and I.. though it was his sacrifice and the tears of all the pokemon reviving him that truly changed my other half's mind. )
Meowthtwo thought about that . ( I guess that makes sense. The other Pikachu the boy's Pokemon.. he refused to fight Pikachutwo whatsoever. )
Mew nodded. (Smart Pikachu. I think his trainer is different as well. He was the only one of the humans assembled on New Island to try and to stop Mewtwo. what was it that Mewtwo said after the tears revived him ? ' I see now that the circumstances of one's birth are irrelevant. It is what you do with the gift of life that determines who you are'. You are kind of like a peacemaker to your creator's rage . )
(yeah . are you saying that not just applies to my .. 'father' )- the two pokemon smiled and chuckled . ( I mean Mewtow but to me as well.?)
(That's correct , young one.. does that ease your troubled mind?)
The cloned Pokemon nodded. Mew's words made sense now and he felt like his mind was at ease. (Yes.. it does. Thank you Mew.) he replied and then yawned. He felt his eyes drooping.
Mew smiled as his right paw glowed blue . ( you look exhausted young Meowth clone. I will use my powers to ensure that you have a peaceful night's rest.) he touched the glowing paw to the Meowth clone's forehead., ( Sleep little one. Let your mind be at total peace tonight…) he repeated twice in a soothing voice . It telepathically sent relaxing images of calm meadows, lush green valleys with bbeautiful rivers and colorful flowers , balls of yarn into the cat's head.
Mew's paw went back to normal as he removed it from the other pokemon's forehead The clone yawned, closed his eyes and curled up a ball on the grass fast asleep. The Legendary looked over at the sleeping Pokemon clone as he hovered a few feet into the aur . He knew that unexpected things happened and for some strange reason the little Meowth clone had been created without an ounce of agressiveness. Poor little huy. No wonder he's .
He felt a Psychic type presence behind him and heard movement in the grass behind him . He turned around as a much larger shadow appeared over the little Pokemon.
Mewtwo's reflection appeared in the lake's surface. (Hello Mew) He nodded in respect. ( I thought I felt your presence .)
Mew shrugged as he tried to catch his own tail. ( I thought it best not to wake you at this time of night. I was going to wait until morning. Some of the other Legendaries would like to meet you.)
( Other.. Legendaries ?)
Mew giggled. (Surely you didn't think I was the only Legendary Pokemon in the world?) he saw the confused look on his clone's face. (oh.. I'm sorry. I keep on forgetting how truly new to this world you are ... they would like to meet you .. they –we- can help you understand this world.. )
Mewtwo sighed. (will they .. judge me for ..)
(what you did? I don't think so .. Sometimes .. Legendaries make mistakes too.. we are not perfect . just explain yourself and tell them that you have redeemed yourself for your actions )
( I .. do not know Mew. I almost feel like I would be scrutinized and labeled because of what I did. )
(You can't hide from the world forever. You aren't in Kanto anymore. Some of the other Legendaries do not like having other Legendaries in their region without knowing their intentions.)
(hmm. I see.)
(I'm sure Ho-Oh would understand your plight.)
(Ho-Oh?)
(She's an enormous Fire/Flying type Legendary Pokemon who flies around Johto. She hopefully will understand your predicament. )
Mewtwo was quiet for a few minutes. ( You're troubled about this aren't you? ) Mew asked his clone who simply nodded. ( you and this little one-) Mew flicked it's long tail to the sleeping Meowth (are both plagued by conflicts because you are.. different..)
The Genetic Pokemon looked down at the sleeping pokemon on the grass. (Meowthtwo? He is different? But he was created like all the other clones…)
(yes. He is truly different from the other clones. He is fairly peaceful and didn't wish to fight the other Meowth .. unlike the others he befriended his original and refused to participate in the fight. )
Mewtwo gazed down at the snoozing Pokemon and glimpsed briefly into his mind. He saw the clone befriending that original Meowth,how they bonded about the things they had in common. He also saw flashes of how the clone was conflicted about why he was different from the the other and how hard he tried to hide his difference while they were traveling. . He believed Mew fully- if he said the little clone was unique from the others.. then he was unique . He had noticed when the clones were leaving that the Meowth clone had not a single scar from the battle . ( so he is.)
(he.. had doubts about why he was different but I told him that his original is a bit different from other Meowths. I also reminded him of your words when the human boy was revived. He is like a little peace make) Mew explained.
(I see.) The clone bent down and picked up the little cat carefully with his arms , cradling him gently . Mew could briefly glimpse a tenderness in the clone's eyes. ( let's get back to cave ..little one. ) He turned to Mew. (Thank you Mew.. for everything .. once I am ready tell this .. Ho-Oh that I will meet with her.)
Mew nodded. ( I will. If you wish.. I can help teach your clones and you about the world. I can transform into other Pokemon to teach you. )
His clone nodded. (That would be most appreciated. Would you like to stay in the cave tonight?)
Mew shook his head . ( thanks for the offer but I shall stay out here and rest up.) He closed his eyes and a pink Light Screen bubble appeared around the Pokemon and he fell asleep.
Mewtwo closed his own eyes. A blue tinge covered the pokemon as he hovered a few feet off the ground and flew into the cave.
the end