Ash Ketchum: Formula One Driver

Disclaimers:

I don't own Formula One, the teams or the drivers. Nor do I own Pokémon also. I own Keith Terrell, Riley Jenius, Ronin Vertigo and Francois Deletraz. You know the drill. Now, that I got that out of the way...

Mario Alvarado's Notes:

Ash told his mother, Delia Ketchum that he was the one who crashed into Michael Schumacher and ended the German's career in F1. That crash started the heated rivalry between he and Michael's younger brother, Ralf Schumacher. Meowth finally found Ash's house and got spotted by Brock, Ash's friend from long ago. After Meowth defeated one of Brock's Pokémon, Ash came out to confront his friend. Brock was happy to see Ash again and the two started talking about what happened over the past 3 years. Ferrari driver, Keith Terrell was ordered by Michael Schumacher to keep an eye on Ash and become his bodyguard to protect him from all of Kanto. After Brock drooled over Keith's Ferrari, the American introduced himself to Delia and told them why he called "The Patriot." Gary Oak arrived at the Ketchum house and wanted Ash to come out. Keith came out and challenged Gary to a fight.

Also... this chapter also answers the question why everybody in Kanto wants to kill Ash. Also, we get to know Keith Terrell better and why he is called The Patriot. I must warn you... this chapter will start the violence filled parts of the story and will have major swearing also.

Ash Ketchum: Formula One Driver
Chapter 6: Meet Keith Terrell

Gary Oak charged at Keith as soon as the Ferrari driver exited the Ketchum house. All of a sudden, Keith punched Gary in the stomach and followed it up with a body slam to the ground.

"You like that? Here's some more!" Keith yelled out and he kicked Gary in the chest, breaking some ribs in the process.

"Oh my god! I think I heard some ribs breaking!" Brock said,

"Keith is a fighting machine. He could kill Gary if he wanted to." Ash said. Keith loomed over Gary like a Vulture. Gary tried to get back on his feet, and once he did... Keith pushed him down to the ground and grabbed one of his legs. He grabbed his right ankle and started twisting it. Gary yelled out in pain and Keith just laughed.

"Let me tell you something, Gary Oak. If you or anybody, try to hurt my little friend here... I'll do this!!!" Keith yelled out and with little effort, broke Gary's ankle. Gary screamed out in pain and held his ankle.

"Did he... just break Gary's..." Delia tried to get the words out of her mouth, but couldn't. She was shocked beyond all comprehension.

"That is how ruthless Keith Terrell is. He is the hit man of the FIA. Sometimes, I'm afraid of him." Ash said as Keith walked to the house and entered,

"Sorry you had to see that, Mrs. Ketchum. I was just doing my job." Keith said,

"Um... fine with me." Delia panicked,

"Oh, crap. I got to hide my Ferrari." Keith said as he exited the house and got into his Ferrari. He started it up and he saw Ash open some doors to the Ketchum's new garage.

"Keith. Park it in here!!!" Ash yelled out and Keith drove the Ferrari into the garage. Keith got out and Ash closed it shut.

"Mom got that built 5 years ago. With help from Brock and I." Ash said,

"Now, I'll lay low. He should remember that message for a long time." Keith said as he and Ash entered the house and locked the door. Gary used one of his Pokémon to help him up and get him to a Pokémon Center. A few hours passed and everybody was silent. One thing was on Brock's mind.

"Hey, Ash. Why does everybody hate you?" Brock asked,

"Brock. Your question should be called, why does the FIA hate the Pokémon League and the Elite Four?" Keith said,

"The FIA hates us?" Brock asked,

"Yes. All of Formula One still remembers what happened at the end of 2003." Ash said,

"What happened?" Brock asked,

"3 F1 drivers were killed by Team Rocket guys dressed as members of the Elite Four. I just learned about this story a few days ago." Keith said.

[Flashback]

"Man, I am so glad the 2003 season is done for!!" David Coulthard said as he met the other drivers at the Ferrari garage. They were all going up to Celadon City in Kanto to celebrate Michael Schumacher winning his record setting 6th World Championship and this championship is his 4th in a row, setting a new record also. This was also Jacques Villeneuve's final race as a Formula One driver. He was heading off to NASCAR in 2004, so the guys are going to throw him a going away party. BAR boss David Richards is already partying because he doesn’t have to spend anymore cash on Villeneuve’s huge salary. He could get another Canadian for much less in any of the American racing series.

"I've never been to Celadon City. Good thing I talked to Ash before he headed back to Italy with the rest of the Ferrari team." Michael Schumacher said,

"Yeah, ask Ketchum anything about Kanto and Johto. He knows it all. Too bad he crashed out today. He was running in 5th at the time." Rubens Barrichello said,

“I had 5th, but then he tried a banzai move in that 3rd Ferrari you guys lent him and we crashed out!!! That Pikachu of his almost fried me to death!" Giancarlo Fisichella said and the drivers started laughing.

"Hey, come on. You got your revenge. You dunked him into a giant sand pile next to the barrier." Olivier Panis said,

"Yes I did!!! Now, let's get going." Giancarlo Fisichella said and all the drivers took a private jet to Kanto. After arriving at Celadon City, the 22 drivers minus Ash went to a bunch of places and shared their stories of the 2003 season. The funniest thing of the evening was at a karaoke club and Ralf did a really bad impression of an Oasis song. The other drivers kept booing him and Ralph Firman took matters into his own hands and threw Ralf off the stage.

As the night came to a close, a lot of drivers were already tired. Most of the drivers were glad that the night was over, so they don't have to hear Ralf's bad singing. On the way to the hotel, Jacques was feeling a bit concerned about something. This went unnoticed by the drivers, but Toyota driver Mika Salo sensed something. Unknown to the drivers, somebody was actually watching them.

"Hey, Villeneuve. You look like you're on death row. What's up?" Mika Salo asked,

"I feel like somebody is watching us." Jacques answered,

"You're just being paranoid. Hell, Frentzen is always paranoid about when he's going to get fired from Arrows." Mika Salo said. Heinz-Harald Frentzen was directly behind Jacques and Salo and gave the Finn a kick in the ass.

"I heard that, asshole!" Frentzen said,

"Hey, lighten up Frentzen. Walkinshaw isn't going to fire you." Frentzen's Arrows teammate Enrique Bernoldi said. Trying to keep Heinz-Harald from killing anybody. When Salo, Bernoldi and Frentzen were in a group that was a bit far from the rest, gunshots were fired.

"Hit the deck!!! Hit the fucking deck!!!" Eddie Irvine yelled out as the shots continued for a few intense seconds. All of the drivers ran for cover anywhere. They heard somebody scream out in pain as the shooting continued and there was a crash to the ground. The firing stopped as soon as it began. Justin Wilson was the first driver to investigate what happened. What the English driver saw wasn't for the weak of heart.

"Wilson. What is it?" Michael asked,

"Dead." That was the only word Justin Wilson could get out. There on the ground in a pool of blood were Mika Salo, Heinz-Harald Frentzen and Enrique Bernoldi. All 3 bodies were lifeless in the ground. They didn't have a chance to save themselves. One by one, the drivers came out of their hiding spots, only to see 3 of their friends on the ground. Dead. The drivers stood over their fallen friends for a few minutes until Michael Schumacher broke the silence.

"I promise all of you. We will get them for what they did to Salo, Bernoldi and Frentzen. We will make them pay!!" Michael said as he clenched his fist in anger. The other driver agreed. Shortly after Michael's vow, some police officers arrived with Officer Jenny leading them.

"What happened here? We just got reports of a shooting." Officer Jenny asked. The drivers looked at her with pure hatred in their eyes.

"Think we can take them?" Fisichella asked,

"They are not armed with anything. We can take her. And the rest of these guys." Eddie Irvine answered,

"So, who's going to get her?" Juan Pablo Montoya asked,

"Let me handle this. We're all going to have a chance." Michael answered,

"Are you guys all right? Somebody called and said that the Elite Four fired at someone here." Jenny said. This made Michael mad even more. Ash told him about the Elite Four, the best Pokémon Masters in all of Kanto and Johto. Then, he made his decision.

"GET THEM!!!!" Michael yelled out as the drivers charged at the cops,

"Hey!! What are you doing?" Jenny asked. She was tackled hard by Jacques Villeneuve and knocked out by Jarno Trulli. The other cops were beaten down in just seconds. They heard some cop cars heading to the location right now. All of them ran like the wind down an alley, but Michael stayed. Before leaving their dead comrades, Michael turned around to look at them one more time.

"Don't worry, you guys. You won't die in vain. We'll get them back." Michael said,

“Dammit, Michael!! Leave them!! Let’s go!!!” Montoya yelled as he grabbed Michael and ran off.

[End Flashback]

Brock was speechless. Ash and Delia didn't say a word. Keith just sat there. Very still after telling the tragic story.

"The FIA, drivers and teams of Formula One decided without a shadow of a doubt, that the Pokémon League, the Elite Four and Team Rocket will pay. The reason we didn't go after Ash is because Michael Schumacher was teaching him how to race. And Ash was already friendly with the top brass of both the FIA and Formula One. Ash was basically one of us." Keith said,

"So, what did you guys do next?" Delia asked,

"As a result, all of the F1 teams and drivers flew to Kanto and we got our revenge. We didn't kill anybody. We found important people in the Pokémon League and Team Rocket and assaulted them!! For ten days, we just beat up everybody. The FIA and Formula One destroyed property, attacked Team Rocket members, attack Pokémon League officials and assaulted police officers. We didn't want to do it, but we lost 3 F1 drivers who were our friends. We wanted revenge. And we got it. Now, they want to get back at us." Keith said,

"I remember this. They called it the 10 days of F1 Invasion. Over $250 Million Dollars in property damage was done, 13,350 people were assaulted and of that, 2,456 people died. Even one of the executive officers of Team Rocket were killed." Delia said,

"That's because Michael Schumacher beat his head in with a tire iron, while Rubens Barrichello and Eddie Irvine grabbed a hold of him. We got our revenge that day and when Ash returned, Gary Oak must have found out that he was in F1 and wanted him dead. To even the odds so to speak. Lucky for Ash, he bought guns and ammo just in case." Keith said,

"I already got in some shooting time today. Blew up a giant can of something explosive in Pewter. Hey, I had to save myself!!!" Ash said,

"You did the right thing. But, I'm amazed that you only hurt two guys and not anybody else. I would have injured a ton of people, given the chance." Keith said,

"I knew this was a bad idea for me to come back here. Now, I'm public enemy #1." Ash said,

"There was nothing you could do, Ash. All of Kanto and Johto want to get their hands on you F1 guys. That is why they went after you in Pewter." Delia said. All of a sudden, Ash thought of something.

"Meowth. What happened to the Supra after I got out of here with Mom and Pikachu on Charizard?" Ash asked the talking Cat Pokémon,

"The cops got the car tipped back on its wheels. Then Officer Jenny called for a wrecker to take the car to the Viridian City impound. After they got it there, they locked the place tighter than Team Rocket HQ." Meowth said,

"Oh, no. I got to get that car back!! The team will kill me if I don't have that car!!!" Ash panicked,

"Hey, Ash. I have a plan." Keith said,

"You do?" Both Ash and Brock asked,

"Yeah. I've done this a lot when I was a teenager growing up in Charlotte, North Carolina and New York City. But first, we got to find out if the cops are still looking for you." Keith said,

"And that's where I come in. Those coppers won't even know that I'm spying on them." Meowth said,

"Yeah, but what happens if they see us taking the car?" Ash asked,

"That is where I come in. I'll take them out real fast." Keith said,

"Well, I'm willing to do it if you're willing to do it, Ash." Brock said,

"I just want that car back. The boss will skin me alive if I don't have it with me." Ash said,

"Pika!!" Pikachu said and jumped on Ash's head,

"All right. I'm bringing the Ferrari, because if we need a fast getaway, that car can do the job." Keith said,

"If you're going to do this, try to get some rest. I don't want you falling asleep while trying to get the car." Delia said. Ash, Brock and Keith all agreed. It was around 3 P.M. and Keith's plan would start around midnight.

"She's right. And I haven't slept in a while. It's been a long flight." Keith said.

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Team Rocket HQ, located in a well-hidden mountain base near Indigo Plateau, were already notified of the return of Formula One Driver Ash Ketchum. They wanted a piece of the FIA for killing one of their best men. After Meowth quit and joined Ash, Team Rocket has laid low after the F1 Invasion and has grown in power. Now, their #1 goal is the total takeover and destruction of the United States of America. They have sent spies over there, but all of them were found by FBI officials and were killed. Giovanni, the infamous leader of Team Rocket was watching a news report about one of his spies being gunned down by Police in Washington D.C.

"This is the 56th spy from Team Rocket to be killed by U.S. Officials. Apparently, the Pentagon is now positive that Team Rocket, the terrorist organization in Japan, is planning an invasion of the United States in an attempt to overthrow the U.S. Government, which has been focusing greatly on homeland defense and military action since the attacks on September 11, 2001." The reporter said. This angered Giovanni every time he heard that another Rocket was killed.

"Those stupid Americans don't know who they are dealing with. I have the resources to destroy their annoying country." Giovanni said coldly as the reporter was now reporting on what civilians thought of Team Rocket.

"Many citizens of the U.S. have shown tremendous support for the Government, FBI and Police forces that have been stopping the Rockets." The reporter said,

"Team Rocket. What a bunch of morons!!! They don't know who they are dealing with!!!" One guy said,

"If they think they can repeat what those terrorists did to us nearly 4 years ago, they will regret it so badly." One woman said,

"Hey, Team Rocket. After we get done with you guys, say hi to Bin Laden for us!!!" Another guy said,

"The President, who has been keeping up with the reports of the Rocket spies invading the U.S., had this to say."

"The memories of the tragic events of September 11th are still with us to this day. We will not let Team Rocket overthrow our great nation. Try as they might, our armed forces, as well as our police forces will send those two bit terrorists bastards blasting off once and for all." This was enough for Giovanni, as he actually punched out the TV.

"That old man!!! Nobody disrespects Team Rocket like that!! Those Americans will be sorry for provoking me. First, I'll have my assassins kill the American driver, Keith Terrell. Then, I will eliminate the drivers and teams of Formula One. They killed some of my best men when they invaded us. After that, I will let the U.S. feel the wrath of Team Rocket." Giovanni said to himself as he continued to make his plans to get Keith Terrell. Since one of the Rockets told Giovanni that he spotted the American in Pallet a few hours ago, he was now a prime target.

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It was past 7 P.M. and Keith couldn't get any sleep in the Ketchum's living room. The American had a lot of things on his mind at the moment, but not how to get Ash's car back. He's going through some tough times. After he won Italy last year, his grandfather died of natural causes. He lived long enough to see Keith win Italy. Keith's grandmother died after Keith got his first ever podium finish at Germany. His grandparents took care of him for most of his life, and now there is a part of his soul empty. His thoughts were disturbed by Delia's voice.

"A penny for your thoughts?" She asked. Keith was startled for a minute, but got back to thinking.

"Can't sleep." Keith said. He knew that Delia can tell when a person is in deep thought.

"You're lying. I always know when a person is in thought. And you look like you have a lot on you're mind." Delia said. She was right. Keith had to talk to somebody about his problem.

"Mrs. Ketchum. Has your family ever disowned you for doing what you love?" Keith asked,

"My family was never really there for me. Why do you ask?" Delia asked,

"Well... I found out after Germany, that my ex-fiancée is going to marry my older brother. This whole thing was arranged to secure a business deal. She never really loved me at all. I now realized that. My family were disappointed that I wanted to become a professional driver, instead of taking over the family business." Keith said,

"What does your family do?" Delia asked,

"No freakin' idea. I think their business is a mayor law firm in Washington D.C. I don't really care. Just keep me out of it and let me live my life the way I want to. Besides, I have a very poor relationship with my family. When I was 5, my grandparents had an argument with my parents and I went to live with my grandparents in New York City." Keith answered,

"I know it's not my business, but... what happened after that?" Delia asked. Wanting to hear more of Keith Terrell's life story.

"My parents tried to get me back many times, but my grandparents didn't back down. I told my family directly that I wanted to live with my grandparents. My family was very pissed off, but I didn't want to go back home. So, for most of my life, my grandparents took care of me and raised me in New York City and I spent a few of my teenage years in North Carolina. Over that time, I developed a kind of love for Formula One racing. I saw my first race on TV back in 1992 at age 12. I knew at that moment that I wanted to be in F1. Hell, I scared my grandparents to death when I told them I wanted to race. And you know what my granddad said to me?" Keith asked,

"No. What?" Delia asked,

"He said to me, 'Are you crazy, boy? You think you can become that Mansell guy you always talk about?' Then I go, 'Yes, I am crazy. F1 is MUCH better than watching the New York Yankees play." Keith said and he laughed for a minute. Delia thought it was amusing also.

"So, when did you first start off racing?" Delia asked,

"Um... I got a lucky break. My family was at Montreal at the F1 track for a Formula 3000 race they had before the F1 race. I was 18 and my parents didn't know I was there. My grandparents actually won some tickets to the race. Some team member heard me talking a lot about F1 and the team he was on, was really nice enough to give me a chance to take a few laps in an F3000 car. I shocked the entire FIA when I posted a lap faster than the pole sitter. I really pissed off my parents when they found out. When I got out of the car, they came up to me and started yelling at me. Saying that I was going to kill myself in racing. I didn't care. Let me tell you, Mrs. Ketchum. I was so happy behind the wheel of that car. I was so happy fulfilling my dream of getting into F1. Some FIA officials pushed my parents out of the way and a team handed me my first racing contract. Since I was old enough, I signed it. When I told my grandparents about what happened, they were so proud of me. The next year, they told me to be careful and they will always be on my side." Keith said,

"You said you were from New York City. What happened on the day that the U.S.A. was attacked? If you don't want to answer it, that's fine." Delia said,

"No. I'm fine with it. I was testing with my F3000 team at Jerez in Spain when some guys came up to me with worried looks. They said that planes have hit the World Trade Center. The first thing that came to my mind was grandmom and granddad. I got back to the pits and my team, as well as all the other teams saw the footage of the towers burning. I started to panic and I tried to get through to them via cell phone, but the lines were too busy. I was panicking so much that some of the drivers had to restrain me. I felt so helpless. When I did reach them, they told me that they were safe. I felt like a load was taken off me at that time."

"So, is that when you got your nickname, The Patriot?" Delia asked,

"No, not really. That came when the New England Patriots won Super Bowl XXXVI in 2002. I guess that win must have set something off inside me. I won the first race of the 2002 F3000 season and as I went to the podium, I was carrying an American flag. I was so emotional that day that some guys started calling me The Patriot. And it stuck with me ever since." Keith said,

"How did you get into Formula One, anyway? Did it have to do with your forced marriage?" Delia asked,

"No. When I saw my parents after the final F3000 race of 2003, they told me about the arranged marriage to the daughter of a powerful businessman that I must go through. The woman didn't like me that much and she said she wanted to marry me for the money. I had enough of it and left everybody and went back to Europe to concentrate on geting a ride in F1 the next year. I found out right before Michael's crash in 2004 that she wanted to marry my older brother instead. It was after Michael's crash that I met Ross Brawn of Ferrari and made me the offer I couln't refuse. A drive in the Legendary Ferrari F1 car. My family didn't know that I moved up to F1 until the team came to the United States for the GP at Indy. When they did find out, they started yelling at me, but they were dragged away by Ferrari fans. They never talked to me since. After my grandparents died, they still didn't talk to me." Keith said,

"A lot has happened to you during your life. I'm really am impressed that you achieved your dream, despite what your family had to say." Delia said, but then she heard Keith start to snore quietly. All that talking about his life made Keith really tired and finally got to sleep. Delia got up slowly and left the room quietly, not to wake up Keith.

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Midnight came and Keith, Ash and Brock were ready. Meowth returned and said that there were only a few guards near Ash's Toyota. Keith made sure that everybody was ready.

"Pikachu?" Keith asked,

"Pika pika." Pikachu answered,

"Brock?" Keith asked,

"Ready as I'll ever be." Brock answered,

"Ash?" Keith asked,

"Let's get it on." Ash said,

"Good. Let's go." Keith said as the group headed to the garage to get the Ferrari,

"Ash. Be careful, will you? I don't want you to die on me." Delia called out,

"Don't worry, Mrs. Ketchum. I'll protect Ash with my life." Keith said as he and Brock got into the Ferrari and Ash and Pikachu climbed on Charizard. Keith started up the Ferrari and backed out of the garage.

"Charizard. Keep an eye on Keith's Ferrari. We are following that." Ash said. Charizard growled in agreement. The Ferrari took to the road and Charizard took to the sky on route to Viridian City. It took them a few minutes to reach Viridian City. Once there, Keith parked his Ferrari in a safe spot near the place where Ash's car is. Charizard spotted Keith and Brock, landed and Ash and Pikachu got off.

"Great. Nobody has spotted us." Keith said as he looked around. He saw the guards doing their rounds.

"Charizard, return." Ash said as he recalled the giant Pokémon,

"There are the guards. They are armed with non-lethal weapons, like tazers, pepper spray and batons. When I made my search, I saw no Officer Jennys anywhere." Meowth said,

"This might be too easy. Let's go." Keith said as the group went to the gate. Meowth went to scout out to see if anybody was coming. Ash and Brock hid while Keith went ahead to take out the three guards, who were talking and taking a break.

"I heard Ash Ketchum is back in Kanto." The first guard said,

"Ketchum? Haven't heard of him for a long time." The second guard said,

"Yeah. Little punk is in F1. You remember those guys?" The third guard asked,

"Sure do. They killed a lot of people, just because Team Rocket shot them. And they took out their frustration on us." The second guard said,

"If Ketchum ever comes by, I'll give him a piece of my mind." The first guard said,

"Well... how about you give your message to The Patriot." Keith said as he appeared right in front of the guards,

"Who the hell are you?" The third guard asked in surprise,

"Keith Terrell. Better know as The Patriot. And a driver for Ferrari... in Formula One." Keith said as he got into his fighting stance,

"Formula One? Ferrari?!! Son of a bitch!!!!" The first guard yelled out and Keith kicked him in the face, knocking him out. The second guard got his tazer, but Keith kicked it out of his hand, kicked him in the nuts and punched him out cold. The third guard pulled out a gun and was about to shoot Keith, but Ash got out his .45 handgun and fired at the guard, hitting him in the hand and making him drop the gun. Keith saw a window of opportunity and kicked the guard to the ground and punching him out cold as well.

"Thanks, Ash. No, go hide and I'll open the locks." Keith said as he started to pick the lock with some lock picking tools. Ash went to hide near Brock. What Keith, Ash, Brock, Pikachu and Meowth didn't know is that the Viridian City Officer Jenny was hiding in the building next to the lot. She quietly made her way to Keith, armed with a powerful shotgun. Keith had a tough time trying to get the locks off, but when he did, he heard a shotgun cocked ready, a empty shotgun shell falling to the ground and a cold tip of the shotgun pointed right at his head.

"Don't try anything, Mr. Terrell. I don't want to blow head off." Officer Jenny said,

Oh, shit. This looks like the end for me. Keith thought as he dropped his tools and raised his hands to the air,

"Too bad you're in Formula One. You're cute looking, you know that?" Jenny said as she reached for her handcuffs. "If you cooperate with me, I might go easy on you, but I'm not so sure that the Elite Four will." Jenny added. Ash heard Jenny's voice and took a peek to see what happened.

"Keith." Ash said quietly.

To Be Continued...

Will Officer Jenny blow off Keith's head? What will Ash do to save him? How will Giovanni and Team Rocket plan to kill Keith Terrell? And if they do kill him, what will the United States do? Some of these questions will be answered in Chapter 7 of Ash Ketchum: Formula One Driver. And please, read and review.

I'm so glad I got this chapter done. I had some trouble at the beginning, but now that it's done, I'm relieved. If you have any comments, good or bad, E-mail me at Hornet19us@Yahoo.com.

See you later with Chapter 7 :)
Mario Alvarado
4/10/2002