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Chapter 3:  Discoveries

Misty:  So that’s your story.  Well I guess life was hard on you two.

Jessie:  Nothing too hard that we couldn’t handle, after all we’re.

Team Rocket fancy pose

Jessie and James:  Team Rocket!  (everyone sweatdrops except Jessie and James)

Brock:  So your boss will never fire you at all because you saved his daughter.

James:  Yup.  So I don’t think we have to worry about employment, even if we do a bad job of it.  Oooohhh I made a funny.

Jessie took out her mallet and smashed it over James’s head.

Jessie:  Lame joke.

James looked at his watch and stood straight up, readying to go.

James:  Well it’s been fun talking to you but Jessie and me have to pack up our things for our vacation at Rocket Resort.

Ash:  Rocket Resort.  Where’s that?

James:  It’s on the island of oaaafff . . .

Jessie:   You never do shut your mouth.  Sorry can’t tell you that, Team Rocket only.  You better enjoy a month without Team Rocket, next time we met Pikachu is ours.

Misty:  Um, yeah alright sure.

Togepi:  Togi Togi ((mommy I want some too))

Misty:  Here you go Togepi.

Ash:  Hey it’s been fun, bye now.  See ya soon.

Misty pounds Ash for saying “See ya soon.”

Misty:  We don’t want to see them soon, next time they see us they’re going to try capturing Pikachu.

Ash:  Well they seem nice really.

Brock:  Hm, a whole island of Team Rocket members.  This I gotta see.

Misty:  What are you getting at Brock?

Brock:  I’m thinking, we should follow Jessie and James to the resort.

Misty:  Are you crazy!  Why would we want to follow them?

Brock:  Well, if we find the island then we can tell officer Jenny everything, have them bust the joint and maybe that will slow down Team Rocket for over a month.  We would have an easier time on our journey.

Ash:  Great idea!  Let’s do it.

Brock:  Not to mention I would really be on Jenny’s good side!  Maybe she’ll go out with me!

Everyone fell over their seats except Brock.

Misty:  I don’t know, what if we get caught?

Ash:  Come’on Misty, don’t tell me you’re chicken!

Misty:  I am not chicken!

Misty slaps Ash and continues to pound him down.

Misty:  I’m not afraid of Team Rocket, you, or anything else out there.

Ash:  Not even, a bug?

Ash held up a bug pokemon, Weedle that he didn’t capture but just found a moment ago.  Misty jumped up and ran away screaming.

*****

That night Team Rocket was at their hotel room packing up and ready to go for the next day’s vacation.  James packed in his clothes and his sun tanning lotion, Jessie her things and her blow dryer, Meowth just his kitty things, ball of yarn, catnip, ect.  Ash, Misty, and Brock got a room next to Jessie and James so they could spy and follow them when they leave.

Ash:  Shhhh, I think I hear them saying something.

In the next room . . .

James:  A full month, I can’t believe it.

Jessie:  Nothing but laying back in the sun and relaxing.

James:  All that food.

Meowth:  It’s going to be so Puuurrrfect.  Remember, we gotta wake up early tomorrow.  We still have to check in our activities and pick up our passes.

James:  Set the clock to, six then.  Well I’m hitting the hay, good night.

Jessie:  Sweet dreams James.

Back in Ash, Misty, and Brock’s room . . .

Ash:  Sounds like they went to sleep.

Misty:  We have to be quiet now.

Pikachu:  Pika.  ((sure))

Brock:  We should get some sleep too, we have to wake up earlier than them.  Well, I call bed!  Yahoo.

Without a word or objection or complaint from Ash and Misty, Brock ran into the bedroom and shut the door and locked it.

Misty:  Brock!  Ladies get first choice!

Ash:  But Misty, you’re not lady.

Misty turned around and bonked Ash with her mallet.

Brock:  Keep it down out there, you’re going to wake up Jessie and James!

Ash:  Sorry Brock.

Misty:  Hmph!  I call sofa then.

Ash:  Then where will I sleep?

Misty:  Anywhere else.

Ash:  Waaaaa.

After settling down, Ash finished brushing his teeth along with Pikachu.

Pikachu:  Pi Pika Pika.kachu?  ((What time should we wake up tomorrow))

Ash:  Team Rocket said they’ll wake up at six so we have to wake up by five.

Pikachu:  Chu kachu Pi Pika Pika.  ((Okay, it’s going to be fun to get back at Team Rocket))

Ash:  I would think so after the countless times they tried to capture you pikachu.

Ash rinsed and spat.  He exited the bathroom and went for his things.

Ash:  Alright Misty, your turn.

As soon as Misty entered the bathroom Ash rolled out his sleeping bag and changed his clothes to his PJs.  He rolled out Pikachu’s small lightning designed sleeping bag and tucked him in.  Pikachu instantly fell asleep peacefully, snoring sounds of, Pika, Pika.

Ash:  Sound asleep.  Well, I guess I can write something down before I go to sleep.

Ash got out his notebook and started to write.

8/1/99
In the diary of Ash “Pokemon Master” Ketchum.

 Dear Diary,

 Today was pretty weird.  We encountered Team Rocket at the mall and they actually didn’t attack us or didn’t try to capture pikachu.  They say they’re on vacation.  I guess even bad guys have to vacations too.  Jessie and James really are nice, when they aren’t doing bad.  We were treated ice cream by James who told us about how they first joined up with Team Rocket.  I’m starting to think Team Rocket aren’t such bad people, it’s just their job stinks.  We’re going to follow them tomorrow to a place called Rocket Resort in hope to tell officer Jenny about the joint, maybe slow down Team Rocket for a while, or long enough for us to actually get anywhere in this journey.

Ash

Misty came out of the bathroom in her PJs and Ash quickly hid his diary in his bag.  He sat next to Pikachu pretending to have watched him all this time.

Misty:  Oh Pikachu is already a sleep.

Ash:  Yup, we’ve been traveling a lot so we must’ve tuckered him out.

Pikachu:  Pika Pika ((ZZZzzzz))

Misty picked up Togepi and placed him next to Pikachu.

Misty:  Togepi is tired too, I’ll just cover him up.  Good night Togepi.

After tucking in Togepi, Misty turned towards the balcony and leaned against the stone railing.  She stared at the moon and the stars.  Ash joined her wondering what she is looking at.

Ash:  What are you looking at Misty?

Misty:  The lovely constellations.  What a bright full moon out, it’s so beautiful.

Ash looked at the sky.

Ash:  Someone told me that the moon is made out of cheese.

Misty bonked Ash.

Misty:  Stop ruining the beauty of it!  Just look at the moon and the stars.  They’re beautiful, a cloudless sky.  Look at how they twinkle.  Doesn’t that make you think romantic things.

Ash agreed in his mind but he didn’t say a word.  Misty turned to Ash, she started to look at him.  He looked silly in his PJs, even though she saw it several times, she couldn’t help but giggle a bit.  She looked at his messy hair, he didn’t bother coming it, and the terrible hat hair he’s got.

Misty *thinking* :  Silly’ ol Ash.  Those PJs looks really silly on him.  He looks cute in them though.  But then, he always looks cute.  I can’t believe what I’m thinking though.  Rotten little Ash Ketchum, never grows up, never acts mature, never understands, and never notices . . . me.

Ash turned and saw Misty looking at him.  Misty looked away from his sight and to the other balcony, acting she saw something.

Ash turned around to see what Misty was looking at, he saw nothing.  He looked back at Misty who returned in looking at the night sky.

Ash *thinking* :  Weird girl.  Nothing was there, nothing is up there too.  Was she looking at me or did she really see something.  What a carrot head!  Though I could like carrots.  It’s a good color, good on Misty.  And Misty looks different tonight.  She doesn’t look like the Misty that would beat me up, she actually looks rather . . .

Misty:  What are you starring at Ash?

Ash:  On nothing, just that you . . . you . . . you have such a carrot head.

Ash readied to block an attack by covering his face, but no attack came.

Misty:  Carrot head am I.  Well I rather be a carrot head than a hat head like you.

Ash:  Hat head!  Why you carrot head!

Misty:  Hat head!

Ash:  Carrot Head!

Misty:  Hat head!

Ash:  Carrot Head!

Misty:  Hat head.

Ash:  Hat head.

Misty:  Aha, you admit it!

Ash:  Darn that always works in cartoons.

Misty and Ash laughed together.  After their short chuckle they looked at each other, a bit longer now, but didn’t say a thing, just starring at each other, smiling.  Misty’s eyes twinkling like the night sky, Ash’s warm smile.  Instinctively they started to move closer to each other.  An inch and a few more, then . . .

Brock:  What’s going on out there.  Hey you two, keep it down, you could wake up this entire floor, including you know who!

Ash and Misty nearly jumped off balcony from Brock’s scare.  Misty was mad for the interruption but she also didn’t want Brock to know anything.

Misty:  Sorry Brock!

Brock:  Doh!  Don’t say a word more!

Brock re-entered the bedroom and went back to sleep.

Ash:  Well, I guess it’s time to sleep.  Good Night Misty.

Ash went in and into his sleeping bag.  He fluffed his pillow and fell asleep.  Misty went in moments later, she had to reorganize her thoughts, but she still felt very much confused.  She closed the balcony door quietly, and tip toed to the sofa carrying a blanket and a few pillows.  Just as she was about to tuck herself in, she sat down on the sofa and looked at Ash.

Misty *thinking* :  Oh Ash, you look like a baby when you sleep.

She moved towards him, Ash’s right arm was sticking out of his sleeping bag.  Misty grabbed it and dropped it, it didn’t disturb Ash’s sleep.

Misty *thinking* :  Gee, Ash is really asleep.

Misty looked around first, she felt her heart thumping faster.  She moved down and gave Ash a kiss on the cheek.  She looked at him, so cute and peaceful.

Misty *thinking* : Okay, what did I just do?  Did I just . . . I did.  Oh boy, I’m really in deep now.  Falling for Ash.  It feels so weird but yet, so . . . good.

Ash:  Hhhmmmmm . . .

Misty quickly jumped into the sofa and hid under the blanket, pretending to be asleep as Ash stirred.  Ash opened his eyes lightly and looked towards Misty’s way.

Ash *thinking* :  Asleep huh.  Well I guess she’s as tired as Pikachu.  I must be tired too, for a moment I dreamt that I was at home, being tucked in by mom and receiving a good night kiss that I always hate, but this time, it felt . . . good.

Ash:  Sweet dreams Misty.

With that, Ash went back to sleep.  Misty’s head pop out of the covers and turned looking at Ash.

Misty:  Sweet dreams to you too Ash.

And Misty fluffed her pillow and went to sleep.

*****

The next morning about five thirty . . .

Pikachu:  Pika Pika Kachu Pika chu  ((Wake up Ash!))

Ash:  Leave me alone Pikachu, it’s not even light out.

Pikachu:  Pi Chu Pika.  ((Okay you asked for it))  PIKA CHUUUUUU!!!

Pikachu shocked Ash with a thundershock.

Ash:  Wahwahwahwahwahwahwahwah.  Okay I’m up Pikachu.  Geez, who needs an alarm clock when they have you.

Pikachu smiled and nodded with a “Pika”.

Ash stretched and looked around, still dark, the morning light is starting, and everyone was still asleep.  He checked the time, just the right time to wake up so they could tail Jessie and James.  Ash went over to Misty to wake her up first.

Ash:  Wake up Misty, time to get up.

Misty didn’t get up at yet, she was just trying to hold onto her dream.  In her dream she dreamt that she was a princess and her prince was just about to kiss her when . . .

Ash:  Misty, yo Misty, wake up.

Misty:  Ah my handsome prince.

Ash:  Huh?

Misty was half-asleep and half-awake.  She reached up and grabbed onto Ash’s neck and pulled him closer.  Ash was surprised and tried to resist.

Ash *thinking* :  What is she doing!?

Then suddenly she saw Ash, in her arms.  She paused, then realized, no dream, this is real.

Misty:  Waaahhhh!!!

Ash:  Yaaaaahhhhh!!

Misty let go of Ash and Ash fell back and to the floor.  Misty lost her balance and fell off the sofa, she tugged on the sheets and it landed over her and Ash.  Brock opened the door to see what was going on.

Brock:  What’s going on out here?

He rubbed his eyes and saw Misty and Ash lying on the floor next to each other.  His mouth hung open and he started to laugh.

Brock:  Whoa, make out city!  Why didn’t you too tell me you liked each other?

Misty got up and whacked Brock over the head with her mallet.

Misty:  WE WEREN’T MAKING OUT!!

Brock:  Sure you weren’t.  The ruffled blanket, you two on the floor next to each other.  If that doesn’t paint a picture I don’t know what does.

Misty:  I TOLD YOU WE WEREN’T!!  AS IF I WOULD WANT TO WITH A FROG LIKE ASH!!

Ash, who was confused with everything, didn’t like being called a frog.

Ash:  I am not a frog.  Right before you screamed you called me your handsome prince.

Brock:  Really?  Whoa, now that’s solid!

Misty started to pound Brock with the mallet repeatedly.

Misty:  Quiet Brock!!!

Ash:  But Misty, you did call me that.  You were dreaming but it seemed like you wanted to be  . . .

Misty holding the mallet right above Ash’s head.

Misty:  What was that Ash?  What did I want?  Hmmmm?

Ash:  Um ohh um . . . you wanted to be . . . waken up, yeah waken up from your dream.

Misty lowered the mallet and gave Ash a devilish smile.  She started to whisper in his ear while Brock was still dizzy from the pounding.

Misty *whispering* : Don’t mention any more about it or I’ll use your head for a good game of crochet, got it!

Ash:  Yeah uhhh sure got it.

During the whole time Pikachu just watched and laughed his Pika out trying to contain himself.

Misty *thinking* :  Dumb Ash.  Doesn’t know when to keep his mouth shut.

Misty: Hmph, I’m going to fresh’n up!  Come’on Togepi.

Togepi who was already awake waddled it’s way right towards Misty.  Misty stomped into the bathroom and nearly slammed the door shut.

Misty *thinking* :  I can’t believe it!  Grrrrr that Brock sometimes makes me so mad.  Ash too.  Handsome prince, Ash, yeah right!  Not in a million years.  Well, maybe less.  Um, maybe far less.  Ash did look like the prince in my dream.  He did actually.  Could I have been confused between the two of them, from dream and reality.  Nah!  But still, it wouldn’t have hurt too . . . no way, I wouldn’t . . . but then I would, oh why is it so hard.  Forget it!  I’m just going to brush my teeth, take a bath, and get dress to prepare to spy on Team Rocket.

Togepi:  Togi Togi Prriiii ((is mommy mad))

Misty:  No mommy isn’t mad.  Just, confused.  (and in love)

Back out in the living room Brock tried to interrogate Ash with a reading lamp and a stool with Pikachu at his aid.

Brock:  Did she really call you Prince?

Ash:  Um I dunno.

Pikachu:  PIKA!  ((TELL US))

Ash:  I don’t think so.

Brock:  Won’t talk huh, maybe a little persuasion is in order.  Pikachu prepare the treatment!

Pikachu:  Pika pi!  ((Yes sir))

Brock placed the lamp towards Ash and made sure it stayed, he grabbed Ash and held him down in the chair so he wouldn’t be able to jump up and run.  Pikachu got under Ash’s feet and started to tickle him with his tail.  Ash started to laugh hysterically, pleading for Pikachu to stop.

Ash:  No no, I can’t mwaahaahaahaa no stop stop haaa haaa haaa pikachu stop haaahaaah aaahahahahahaha!!

Brock:  Then talk!

Ash:  Okay okay she did call me that haa haa ha haahahahaha.

Brock:  Call you what?  I want to make sure.

Ash:  She called me hhmmmm hee heeheee hee she called me haa haa hahaaahahaha.

Misty:  You leave him alone!

Misty out of no where smashed Brock with her mallet again.

Misty:  I go in to brush my teeth and I hear you two laughing your heads off!  Cut it out!

Ash:  My hero!!

Brock:  Heh heh heh.

Misty:  Doh!  Knock it off!!

Misty smashed Ash with the mallet next.  She turned around and marched back into the bathroom.

Misty:  No more funny business.

The door closed with a slam, Ash and Brock looked at each other and back at the door, they shrugged.

Brock:  What’s her problem?

Ash:  Dunno.  Well um, Brock how about some breakfast?

Brock:  My favorite word in the morning.

Ash:  Misty’s favorite word is prince.

Misty:  I HEARD THAT!!

Next Issue:  Rocket Headquarters