Hello Fanfiction Readers! How's it going? On another note, guess what? We're getting closer and closer to when Ash and Misty reunite! Can you believe it? It'll take a while though. Anyway, here is another of those original chapters instead of a reimagining of an episode. So, anyway, on with the story!
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TM24: I'm watching you Fourth Wall...
Pokémon Black and White
Chapter Thirteen
Misty's Point of View
So let's see, I think the only place we've yet to visit is the Nacrene City Museum. I thought to myself as I walked up to the building.
"Let's see what's inside!" I exclaimed.
"Ma rill ma rill rill!" ("Yeah, I want to see!")
However, before I could enter the building, I crashed into someone.
"Hey!" I shouted angrily. "Why don't you watch we're your going!"
"My apologies." The green-haired guy said sincerely. "My name is N."
"N huh? My name's Misty Waterflower and this is my friend Marill." I said. "Next time, could you watch where your going?"
"I apologize." The man - N - said. "It's just I...want to see things no one can see. The ideals of Pokémon inside Poké Balls and the truths of how Trainers should be. And a future where Pokémon have become perfect..."
"Uh, okay?" I said hesitatingly.
"Do you feel the same?" N asked.
"Not particularly." I replied, looking down at my Aqua Mouse Pokémon. "me and my Pokémon have never thought about it."
"Huh. I expected more." N said. "Now pay attention."
"Okay?" I said. This guy is a little strange.
"My friends and I will test you to see if you can see this future, too." N said.
"Sure!" I exclaimed, acknowledging the challenge for a Pokémon Battle. "Ready when you are!"
"Pidove, I request your assistance!" N said, throwing out a Poké Ball.
So that's the Flying-type Ash caught. I thought to myself.
"Misty calls Corsola!" I shouted as I put Marill on the ground next to me and called my Coral Pokémon.
"Pidove, use Quick Attack."
As the Tiny Pigeon Pokémon made contact, it sent Corsola reeling a bit.
"Corsola are you okay?" I asked, before calling my move when it recovered. "Okay, use Power Gem!"
"Quick Pidove, use Air Cutter!"
Before it could attack though, the Flying-type took full damage from the super-effective Rock-type move.
"Pidove, are you okay?"
Pidove merely hoved in the air, panting a little from the attack.
"Okay Corsola, use Spike Cannon!"
"Pidove, dodge it and use Air Cutter!"
Corsola's body glowed white as it prepared the attack as Pidove came in low, its wings glowing as it fired the attack.
When the attacks hit their target, Corsola was left panting while Pidove fell to the ground, fainted.
"Pidove!" N exclaimed, returning the Tiny Pigeon Pokémon. "You did well friend, get a good rest."
This girl and her Marill vaguely reminds me of that guy and his Pikachu I battled in Accumula Town. N reflected, calling out his next choice.
"That was great Corsola!" I congratulated as I returned my Coral Pokémon. "Why don't you take a good rest."
"Tympole!" N shouted as the Pokémon appeared. "I require your aid!"
"Okay, Marill, it's your turn!" I said, looking down at Marill as it prepared to go onto the battlefield.
After a very one-sided battle, Marill emerged victorious as Tympole fainted from a Water Gun attack.
"Tympole, you have done well friend." N said. "Return!"
"That was awesome!" I said, as Marill came to me for a hug. "You really are getting strong aren't you?"
"Ma rill marill." ("It was nothing.") Marill said, a bit bashfully.
Odd, it seems that Marill might even like...no...the very idea is absurd...but yet, I can't help but question it. N thought as he released is final choice.
"Timburr, come and aid me!"
"Okay, you get some rest Marill." I said, putting Marill down next to me. "I know the perfect Pokémon to choose next."
"Ma rill ma rill." ("Good luck.")
"All right, Staryu I choose -" I was then cut-off when a flash of light appeared. "PSYDUCK!"
"Psy?" ("Huh?")
"Oh, just go and battle." I said, waving my hand dismissively.
"Psy." ("Okay.")
What a...peculiar choice. N commented in his mind.
"Psyduck use Water Gun." I said.
"Psyduck." ("Coming up.")
"Timburr use Wake-Up Slap."
As the Duck Pokémon launched the attack, dealing medium damage to Timburr, the Muscular Pokémon proceeded to hit Psyduck with its hand, following through with the order.
"Psyduck are you okay?" I asked, concerned.
Seems she...actually cares...about her Pokémon. How ridiculous, I must just be hallucinating. N thought to himself, although he couldn't ignore his slight confusion at the person's concern for Pokémon.
"Psy...Duck" ("Just...fine.")
It was then that I noticed something that made me make a small smirk. Seems Psyduck's headache could be worsening.
"Psyduck, once more attack with Water Gun!" I shouted, pointing at the opponent.
"Psyduck!" ("Right away!")
"Timburr, use Wake-Up Slap one more time!"
As before, Psyduck launched the Water Gun attack, did medium damage, and was hit hard again by the Wake-Up Slap.
"Psyduck!" ("Okay, now I'm mad!")
I then noticed that Psyduck was seemingly clutching its head more in pain. Now he can use his Psychic-type moves!
"Psyduck! Use Confusion!" I yelled as Psyduck's eyes glowed light blue as Timburr was lifted into the air, shock on its face as it was surrounded in the same light blue light.
Psyduck then tossed Timburr to the ground a few times, effectively weakening it.
"Now Psyduck!" I exclaimed, pointing at the panting Pokémon. "Finish it up with Psychic!"
"Psyduck!" ("You got it!")
The Duck's Pokémon's eyes then glowed blue once more as it stuck out its flippers at its opponent, sending an invisible shockwave it.
"Timburr, are you okay my friend?" N asked as the Muscular Pokémon was thrown back from the super-effective attack and landed at the man's feet.
"Timburr..." ("I'll be fine...") The Muscular Pokémon muttered weakly, offering a weak smile.
"That was awesome Psyduck!" I said, running over to pick up and hug the confused little Pokémon as it seemed its headache had subsided.
"Psyduck?" ("What did I do?") The Duck Pokémon asked confusedly.
"Oh brother." I said to myself, the happy tone still in my voice. "Same old Psyduck."
As I returned the Duck Pokémon, I saw the guy, N, approaching me.
"I cannot see the future yet...The world is still to be determined..." N said.
"I'm sure you'll figure it out eventually." I replied a bit reassuringly.
"Right now though, my friends aren't strong enough to save all Pokémon," N began before walking away. "Maybe I can't solve the equation that will change the world."
"It'll come to you." I said.
"So, I need power..." N said to himself. "Power enough to make anyone agree with me. Now I know what power I need."
"And what power is that?" I asked, half to myself.
"Reshiram!" N exclaimed passionately, not turning to look at me. "The legendary Pokémon that, along with the hero, created the Unova region. It's my turn to become that hero-and you and I will be friends!"
With that, the green-haired man walked away.
"Well, that was strange." I said to myself with a sweat-drop.
"Ma rill." ("I agree.") The Aqua Mouse Pokémon said in agreement.
"I will tell you one thing Marill," I began, watching N disappear from view. "That guy...N was it?...he kind of reminds me a little of Ash. Vaguely."
"Ma rill ma rill rill ma rill." ("I wondered why you were blushing.") Marill asked knowingly.
"Whatever Marill." I said, rolling my eyes before turning back to the museum. "Now let's see what this museum is about."
"Wow..." I said as I marveled at what was in the museum. "Its fascinating."
"Ma rill." ("Yeah.")
My thoughts were then interrupted when a man came walking up to me.
"Hello!" The man said before looking at the skeleton in front of him. "Wow! Whenever I look at this skeleton, I'm...fascinated."
"I suppose it is." I said.
"Well, anyway, welcome!" The man said. "I'm Hawes, the assistant director."
"My name is Misty Waterflower from the Kanto region and I live in Cerulean City." I said.
"Well Misty, since you were kind enough to visit, I'll give you a tour of the museum."
"Thanks." I said.
"This skeleton is of a Dragon-type Pokémon." Hawes said. "There's a theory that it had an accident while it was flying around the world, and so it became a Fossil."
"Huh, reminds me of a Dragonite from the Kanto region." I murmured under my breath.
"Now come over here." Hawes said, gesturing to a rock.
Brr. I thought to myself, a shiver going down my spine. That fossil over there reminds me of an Armaldo from the Hoeen region...which is part Bug-type!
"This rock is amazing!" Hawes exclaimed. "It's a meteorite and it contains some kind of energy from space."
"Interesting." I commented as Hawes lead me to an empty pedestal.
"Hawes?" I inquired. "Should I be looking at something?"
"Yes." Hawes replied. "This is the spot where we plan to put the Dark Stone once Professor Juniper is done excavating some ruins."
"That's fascinating." I commented as I was lead up some stairs.
"And beyond this point is the Nacrene City Gym." Hawes said. "And it is run by my wife Lenora. She is very strong and kind."
"What?" I asked incredulously. "The gym is in a museum?"
"Yes." Was Hawes terse reply.
"That makes sense." I commented. "After all, back home the gym I was at doubled as something else too."
"Well, make yourself comfortable." Hawes said, turning to leave. "I want to talk to my wife about something."
"Okay." I murmured, looking around the place.
Just then though, a group of people wearing something bearing resemblance to knights appeared.
"Attention all those present!" One of the people said. "We plan on stealing this Dragon Fossil!"
"And you shall remaining powerless to stop us!" Another added.
"Now, you wait!" Lenora shouted, her husband close behind. "Enough fooling around!"
"So you've come, Gym Leader." One of the people scoffed. "We, Team Plasma, claim this museum's Dragon Skull in the name of Pokémon liberation!"
Pokémon liberation. I though to myself, puzzled. Sounds like a crazy idea.
"To show you we're serious," The man standing next to the person who scoffed began. "we'll steal it right before your eyes!"
"Well, then, here's our smoke screen!" The man next to him said.
"Plasmaaaa!" Two of the people present shouted.
"They stole the...what was it called?...Dragon Skull!" I exclaimed after the smoke screen cleared.
'What's going on?" Lenora wondered aloud, a tone of anger to her voice before she ran outside.
"Oh! Oh! We have to go after them!" I heard Hawes say.
"Don't worry about it!" I said proudly before standing in front of him. "I'll be sure to help."
And with that I rushed out of the museum to see what Lenora was up to.
"Good day, Lenora." A man said, walking up to Lenora. "Find any good Fossils lately?"
"This is a surprise visit! Are you suffering from artist's block again?" Lenora asked, somewhat knowingly.
"Who are you?" Lenora asked turning to me.
"My name Misty Waterflower from Cerulean City in the Kanto region and I'm here to help retrieve what those people stole!" I replied.
"Well Misty, this is Burgh." Lenora began, gesturing to who she was speaking to. "He may not look like it, but he's Castelia City's Gym Leader."
"And I specialize in Bug-type Pokémon." Burgh added.
"B-b-b-bug-type Pokémon?" I asked, stuttering.
"Is there something wrong?" Burgh asked.
"No, no, nothing at all!" I exclaimed, a little more loudly than I meant to.
"Well, okay." Burgh shrugged. "Well Lenora, I was actually looking for a change of pace, although, I suppose a little inspiration from Nacrene City wouldn't hurt. Seems hectic or something around here. What's up?"
"What's up?!" Lenora asked incredulously. "Team Plasma just walked away with an exhibit, that's what's up!"
Burgh's cheerful demeanor then gave way to seriousness when he heard Team Plasma.
Team Plasma? I wondered to myself. I wonder who they are.
"Burgh and Misty, you two search Pinwheel Forest! Got it? Burgh, you show the way! I'm counting on you." Lenora announced. "I'll head this way."
"Uh-huh." Burgh said after Lenora ran in the direction she was heading. "You are...Misty, is it?"
"Yep, that's me!" I said.
"Well, are you raring to round up our robbers?" Burgh asked.
"Yep!" I replied before following after him.
"This leads to Pinwheel Forest." Burgh said after we arrived at the entrance. "If they manage to scuttle of into the forest, we might have trouble."
"Don't worry." I said as he headed into the forest. "I'm sure they're around here somewhere."
"Well, you see..." Burgh began after we started walking a little. "There are two ways out of Pinwheel Forest-the road that goes straight and the path that winds through the woods."
"I'll take the path that leads into the woods!" I said determinedly albeit a little hesitatingly.
"And I will take the straight road after them!" Burgh exclaimed. "If they're not there, I'll block the exit."
"Don't worry about a thing," I said, gesturing with two of my fingers to represent "V" for victory. "I'll be sure to take the other way and check whether - Team Plasma was it? - is hiding in there somewhere."
"It's basically a single path," Burgh began. "so I'm sure you won't get lost. Come on! Let's do this for Lenora's sake!"
"Right!" I exclaimed as he ran off in the other direction.
"Okay, so let's see where those Team Plasma Grunts are." I said to myself as I walked into the forest. Filled with Bug-type Pokémon.
"No, I've got nothing to worry about." I said, trying to convince myself.
"You stubborn brat!" I heard a guy yell as he walked up to me, Poké Ball in hand. "When I'm through with you, you won't be able to chase us anymore!"
"Oh really?" I muttered under my breath sarcastically.
"Sandile, stand at attention!" The man said as he released his Pokémon.
"Okay Marill," I said to my Aqua Mouse Pokémon as it leaped to the ground to stare at its opponent. "Let's show this guy the greatness of Water Pokémon!"
"Sandile, use Sand-Attack then follow up with Bite!"
"Quick Marill!" I exclaimed as my Pokémon's vision was hindered. "Spin while using Water Gun!"
Before Sandile could attack, Marill listened to its master's command and started to spin around while shooting Water Gun, effectively hitting Sandile with the super-effective attack.
"Yeah, that's the way, Marill!" I said congratulatory as Marill's vision cleared up.
"Don't let this scrawny little girl get the best of you Sandile."
That struck a nerve.
"What did you just call me?" I asked, lightly growling.
"I said," The man said as he cupped his hands like a megaphone. "scrawny. Little. Girl."
"You're going to regret saying that." I muttered under my breath.
"Sandile, use Mud-Slap!"
"Marill, are you okay?" I asked as Marill reeled back a little from the attack.
"Ma rill." ("I'm fine.")
"Okay, good." I said. "Now use Bubble Beam!"
As Marill unleashed the flurry of bubbles, Sandile couldn't help but take full damage as it was thrown back into its trainer, fainted.
"Yeah Marill!" I exclaimed, picking up the Aqua Mouse Pokémon. "That's showing him."
"Come on! You're just a kid-a kid on an ego trip!" The man exclaimed exasperatedly as he got up from returning his Pokémon.
"Well, tell me where you have the Dragon Skull you stole!" I shouted.
"Too bad!" The man said. "I haven't got anything! If you want to get it back, you're just gonna have to look for my associates!"
"Well, maybe I will!" I said before whispering something in Marill's ear.
"Ma rill rill!" ("Will do!")
The Aqua Mouse Pokémon then fired a torrent of water in the man's face, knocking him to the ground again.
"My, my." A woman said as I continued through the forest. The Bug-type Pokémon infested...no, no,...I've got to remain calm and collected. "Could you be looking for something?"
"Yeah!" I replied. "Where's the Dragon Skull?"
"Well, you'll just have to battle me to find out!" The woman said.
"No problem." I said.
"Purrloin, come on out!"
"Okay Marill, you sit this one out." I said, putting down Marill.
"Ma rill ma rill!" ("Okay, I'll do that!") The Aqua Mouse Pokémon said as I prepared a Poké Ball.
"Misty calls Staryu!" I exclaimed as the Star Shape Pokémon emerged.
"Purrloin, use Fury Swipes!"
"Staryu, counter with Ice Beam!" I shouted.
A Water-type that knows Ice Beam?" The woman thought incredulous before composing herself. No matter.
As a Water-type Trainer, I pride myself on making sure that my Pokémon can counter their opponents. I thought to myself after Staryu took three furious attacks from Purrloin before unleashing an Ice Beam.
"That's the way Staryu!" I shouted encouragingly.
"Purrloin, attack back with Night Slash!"
"Quick Staryu, finish this with Double-Edge!" I yelled.
Purrloin's right paw then glowed a whitish purple as it unleash the attack before being hit by the spinning Star Shape Pokémon.
"Staryu!" I exclaimed worriedly. "Are you okay?"
After a few tense moments of the Star Shape Pokémon and the Devious Pokémon stared at each other, Purrloin fainted as Staryu was left blinking slightly. The blinking signifying its equivalent of panting.
"That was awesome." I said, turning my Star Shape Pokémon. "You deserve a nice, long rest."
"Do you know what I think?" The woman asked, returning her fainting Pokémon. "My hunch is you're sabotaging us because you're flat-out jealous of our cool outfits."
"Oh yeah." I replied sarcastically, rolling my eyes. "I definitely want to look like one of you guys."
"Well, since you battled me I'll tell you something." The woman said. "And that is sorry, but I'm empty handed! Do I look like the kind of girl to carry a heavy load?"
"Well, now that you brought it up." I murmured to myself, chuckling lightly.
"You better try somewhere else!" The woman shouted as I turned to explore deeper into the forest. And risk a greater chance of running into Bug-type Pokémon.
I then shuddered lightly as I pushed the thought away.
As I continued walking, I discovered an uplifted tree trunk.
"I wonder where this goes." I said to myself as I then saw another member of Team Plasma before me.
"So you made it this far!" The man commented. "I'll hold you here so my friends can get away!"
"Not if I have anything to say about it." I said as he unleashed his Pokémon.
"Patrat!" The man exclaimed as the Pokémon emerged. "Come to my aid!"
"Okay Marill." I said, looking down at the Aqua Mouse Pokémon in my arms. "You ready to battle again?
"Ma rill!" ("Yeah!")
"Then show them what your made of!" I said determinedly.
"Patrat, use Bite!"
"Marill, dodge and use Bubble Beam!" I shouted.
As Marill dodged the Bite attack, it fired a barrage of bubbles that sent it reeling back into its opponent, fainted.
"That's the way!" I yelled with a wink, holding my fingers up in a "V" gesture for victory.
"Our rules and your rules are differnet!" The man exclaimed before taking a resigned tone. "I suppose though I'll tell you where you can find the stolen Dragon Skull."
"You better!" I warned threateningly.
"Well, I'm here to buy time!" The man shouted, before pointing to his right. "And if you don't step lively, we're going to get away!"
"As long am I'm here you won't!" I declared, running down the way the guy pointed.
"A pursuer?" A man exclaimed incredulously after I followed the path, going through two other logs. "Uh, ha ha."
"What's so funny?" I asked.
"Oh nothing, its just a scrawny kid like you-beat some of us?!" The man replied.
"What'd you say!" I shouted angrily as the man continued unperturbed.
"Oh well, guess that can't be helped, but..." The man said. "I'll take you on now!"
"Fine by me." I said as he unleashed his Pokémon.
"Patrat, Sandile, and Patrat!" The man shouted. "I'm in dire need of aid."
A three on one? I thought. Well now, that just doesn't seem fair.
"Guess I'll just have to show you what happens when you mess with people." I said to myself, a smirk on my face.
I then kissed the Poké Ball I was holding.
"Misty calls Gyarados!" I shouted as my Atrocious Pokémon emerged.
"A Gyarados!" The man exclaimed, visibly deterred by the Pokémon's appearance before he regained his composure.
Even his Pokémon were frightened by the Atrocious Pokémon's appearance.
"No matter." The man said. "Patrat and Sandile, use your Crunch attacks!"
"Gyarados, use Flamethrower!" I shouted, pointing to its opponents.
Before the Pokémon could get in range to attack the Atrocious Pokémon though, from its jaws it unleashed its powerful Fire-type move.
"Awesome Gyarados!" I shouted, jumping in the air.
The Patrat and Sandile then coughed out a puff of black smoke before being returned to their Poké Balls.
"Plasmaaaa! If this keeps up, we won't save the Pokémon!" The man shouted, a bit of a dejected tone in his voice.
"Give me back what you stole you thief!" I fumed as I returned Gyarados to its Poké Ball. "Thanks Gyarados again, that was great."
"Fine." The man said, a bit petulantly. "Take your stupid skull!"
"Thank you." I said.
"Well anyway, the dream our king had-the dream we had-won't come true..." The man muttered sadly to himself.
"A king?" I murmured aloud to myself.
"How are you holding up," Another man asked, coming from behind me and walking over to who he was talking to. "fellow subject of our king?"
"Gorm of the Seven Sages!" The man exclaimed, referring to the elderly man in front of him. "I'm mortified that this skull, which we went to so much trouble to obtain, was stolen from us so easily."
"Oh please," I scoffed. "You never had a chance against my Water Pokémon."
"It's not important." The man - Gorm - said, ignoring me entirely. "We can afford to abandon the Dragon Skull. According to the results of our research, this is not the legendary Pokémon for which Team Plasma is looking. It is completely unrelated."
"Hmm, legendary Pokémon." I said thoughtfully to myself. "Now where have I heard that before."
"But we will not allow anyone to disrupt our plans and get away with it." Gorm said, turning his attention to me. "We will fix it so you never interfere with us again."
"Oh I'm terrified." I replied sarcastically, mimicking the gesture of shivering in my boots.
"Oh, sweet!" A voice said as Burgh came beside me. "The Bug-type Pokémon were getting all worked up, so here I come, and what do I spy with my little eye?"
Bug-type Pokémon. I shuddered at the mention of the name.
"An important-looking guy of Team Plasma!" Burgh continued. "Are you here to help your friends of which this young Pokémon Trainer Misty has defeated?"
"Misty! Burgh!" A voice shouted as Lenora came to flank me. "The others didn't have anything...And who are you supposed to be? Is this guy the big boss?"
"I am one of the Seven Sages of Team Plasma." Gorm replied. "Ghetsis, another of the Seven Sages, will liberate Pokémon with words alone!"
"Ghetsis." Burgh muttered.
"Seven Sages of Team Plasma." Lenora added.
"The remainder of the Seven Sages have ordered their compatriots to take Pokémon with full force!" Gorm continued. "But the odds are a little against us now."
"You got that right." I said, holding the Poké Ball with Gyarados in it threateningly.
"To you, the Bug-type Pokémon user Burgh, the Pokémon Trainer Misty, and the Normal Pokémon user Lenora, I say..." Gorm began. "Know your enemies, know yourself, and you need not fear the result of a hundred battles...This time, we shall retreat quietly."
"To secure the liberation of Pokémon, we will steal Pokémon from Trainers!" Gorm continued. "Even though you are Gym Leaders and you seem like a competent Pokémon Trainer, we will not tolerate any further obstruction from you. In any case, we will settle this someday and I hope you are looking forward to that time as much as I..."
With that, Gorm and the Team Plasma Grunt next to him vanished without a trace.
"They're a speedy bunch." Lenora commented. "What are you planning to do, Burgh? Misty? Are you going to chase them?"
"Hmm..." Burgh said thoughtfully. "Misty got back the stolen skull and if we corner them, there's no telling what they might do. I think I'll be keeping a watch on comforting the agitated Bug-type Pokémon before doing anything. My pure heart goes out to them."
"And I'm expecting someone to come to Nacrene City soon." I said, an image of a certain raven-haired, hot-blooded, moronic Pokémon Trainer flashing in my mind.
"Well, now." Burgh said, turning to me. "I have a feeling that we'll be seeing each other again soon."
And with that Burgh walked off leaving me alone with Lenora.
"Misty!" Lenora exclaimed. "You're holding the Dragon Skull you worked so hard to get back, right?"
"Oh yeah." I replied coolly. "It was a piece of cake."
"Misty, thank you so much."
"It was nothing." I said, a bit bashfully.
"With a kind Pokémon Trainer like you taking care of them, the Pokémon with you must be happy."
"Ma rill ma rill!" ("I sure am happy!") My Aqua Mouse Pokémon said in agreement.
"Well, here's a token of my gratitude." Lenora said, shifting around in her pockets. "Please use it carefully."
"A moon stone?" I asked as I was handed the item.
"Yes, I expect you will find a purpose for it eventually." Lenora said. "Now, I must take the Dragon Skull back to the museum!"
"Good luck then." I said.
"Thanks. See you!" Lenora said before departing. "Take care of yourself!"
"Hmm..." I said to myself aloud thoughtfully before walking back to Nacrene City. "Ash is going to have quite the Gym Battle when he faces off against her. I can just sense it."
Author's Notes: Oooh, foreshadowing. Will Ash acquire the Dark Stone? Most likely, yes. It'll take a long time to get that far in the episodes though. He will eventually acquire it though. Anyway, see you all next time on the next chapter! Farewell!
I also wonder what Misty could be up to? And will that moon stone Lenora gave her serve a purpose? Perhaps.