Love so strong Chapter 1: meeting the parents Disclaimer: i do not own any pokemon. Nor do i own the rights to any pokemon media. i am only responsible for any new faces so do not rip me off. Oh and one last thing, This is my first fanfic so do not expect a lot 'These are thought' ~-Scene changes-~ {translated Pokemon language} will: 21 Jenna: 21 Ash: 18 Misty: 18 Background: 1 week before Ash and Misty head out to go to the region of orre a boy with black hair flies in on the back of his Pidgeot the approach a house and hovers at level with one of the windows. He grabs his backpack and with a handful of pebbles begins to toss one after another at the window. Pidgeot: Pidgeo, Pidgeot {are you sure this is the right place, she does not seem to be here.} Ash: this is the place, now quiet i do not want Misty to hear us. inside the girl with cascading orange hair on her shoulders gets up from her bed to check what is going on outside. Ash: good morning sleepy head Misty: Ash, do you know the time? What are you doing here anyway? Ash: Sorry i just want to get a head start on the trip. Misty: where are we headed? Ash: do you not remember about the Mt. Battle pokemon masters tournament? Misty: i thought that was a month away, why do we need to leave now? Ash: Haven't you heard of the Phenac Hotel? Misty: yeah! only the most luxurious hotel in the region, but why would you talk about that place? Ash: because the committee for the event sent me two passes for a week-long stay at the same hotel Misty: That is wonderful, so did you have anyone in mind. Ash: yeah if the certain someone would wake up and get around. Misty: Thank you, Thank you, Thank you. do you want to come in? my dad should be waking up any minute. Father: Misty who are you talking to? is there someone out there i should meet? He moves toward the window Ash: excuse me sir, but my name is Ash and i was talking to your daughter and would like to talk to you. Father: i would consider that you would like to talk while your feet are touching solid ground so how about we go talk on the porch. Ash: fine by me. Misty, try and go back to sleep sorry for waking you. Father: 'what a gentleman, let me see what he is like when he is cornered and has no where to run. ~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-a few minute later-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~- Father: 'here comes the fun part' now Ash... Ash: i am sorry sir that you did not know about this sooner, i am also sorry that i did not try to make an attempt to contact you sooner. Father: hold up, hold up, 'this kid is either well trained or really cares about my daughter' now Misty did mention going out of the region for an event. Were you the one that had asked her. i did say yes Ash: yes i was and i am sorry that i woke your daughter up early. you see i was offered an all expenses paid two-person one week stay pass at the phenac hotel in their dignitary suite, that comes complete with spa treatment. i have called ahead and requested a second, modest room... father: 'ah-ha, i finally caught him in a fault.' and which bedroom were you planing to have Misty stay in? 'got him now' Ash: in the dignitary suite. i have done all this to ensure you that nothing will happen. Father: 'darn, this kid is good.' Ash: you know you look really familiar. have you ever ventured into the region of Orre? father: yes, but this is beside the point. where were you headed this early in the morning with my Misty? Ash: let me answer that question with one of my own, do you ever watch the Mt. battle masters invitational? father: watch it? four years ago i was competing in it, until i was defeated by a first year. i have to admit that he was a gentleman after the match in helping out my pokemon. why do you ask? Ash: i knew you seemed familiar, i have won the contest for the past three years, and i always helped out anyone who i think my pokemon beat badly. Father:'i am losing my footing here. but i have a couple more test that no boy that has talked to me passed.' how are you planning to get there? Ash: i have acquired a space shuttle. and in case you have asked for something like this i set up a web-cam that streams live video of what is happening inside the cabin. the address is... also i worked on and should the computer lock me out and we are within 30,000 feet the passenger's chair will move back and be transported to the ground controllers in phenac city, and i have their assurances that should something happen to the shuttle they will pay for Misty's trip back here. Father:(nervously) 'this kid is good, but no one can withstand my next question' how can i be assured that you not dilly-dally once the contest is over, or you lose. Ash: 'i hope i can finish this off quickly before the storm hits' where is the nearest ATM? father: down the road first building on the right after you exit the subdivision. Ash: thanks, be right back. Misty: so will you let Ash take me? Father: first i have to see what he is getting. 'i finally got him' Ash: keep your cool. just get the money and leaves. teller: sir may i see some identification. teller: here you go Ash: sorry about the trouble Ash: pidgeot, you ready to go? pidgeot: pidga pidgeeot pidge {i would say, the storm will be on the field in three hours} Ash: i understand but i cannot leave until i try to get Misty to come with me. now ascend. Pidgeot: Pidgeo pidgeot {whatever you say just don't come crying when you are stuck here for the rest of the day} ~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-a few minute later-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~- Ash: hello mister... father: Waterflower, my name is Harry R. Waterflower Ash: would be related to Will Waterflower? father: yeah, he is my nephew. Misty doesn't have any family except for her cousins and me. Ash: ok well anyway in this bag i have $48,000. this will be the wager. as soon as i lose my first battle my Pokemon Handheld organizer will send a signal to the website that will start a countdown clock at 48:00. after it hits 0:00 it will start counting up. every extra minute i am gone you get $10 dollars of that sum and when i get back you deduct the the amount and i take the rest with me. Father: 'drat there went my last test. this kid is unstoppable' and if you make it back before 48:00? Ash: i take the money and i go on my way. Father: one more question. Why? Ash: i had asked her if she would be my date to the ball they are throwing on first night, and she said yes Father: not that, why did you decide to come now? Ash: i found out there is a thunder storm headed toward the airfield where the shuttle is parked. i did not want to risk getting the storm hitting while your daughter is in the cabin. Father: 'he seems well intended, but to be safe...' now Ash, i am sorry that you cannot take Misty with you to the tournament. it seems we are both worried about Misty's safety, so next year try coming a little later and i will see what i can do. Ash: it is fine by me, oh and give Misty the 48 grand. come on pidgeot it is time to go. Pidgeot: Pidgeo pidgeot pidge? {is something wrong?} Ash: i will explain when we are out of earshot. Misty: where's Ash? father: headed toward the airfield. 'that boy sure knows when to call it quits.' Misty: you drove him away? dad how could you? Father: grab your Pokemon. i need to get one of my pokemon out. Jenna: canaveral airfields Jenna speaking how can i help you, oh hi uncle. Father: Hello there has a boy on the back of a pidgeot came Jenna: you mean Ash, no i have not seen him yet. why? Father: when he gets there keep him inside and away from windows until my daughter arrives. then, make sure he doesn't see her until he gets into the shuttle. Jenna: sure thing, but why? another Misty brought someone home you tested. Father: and this one passed with flying colors. from the courtesy of leaving when he was told no to the 48 hours $48,000 assurance. Jenna: and now Misty is mad at you. Father: yup. Jenna: ok here he comes. Father: say hi to will for me. bye Misty: what was that about? Father: you will see, but for right now we have to hurry. are you packed? Misty: yeah all everything i need is in my bag. Father: good oh and Ash told me to give you this. Misty: how am i going to get there? Father: you will take dargonite. now hurry. give him this when you get there. Misty: i will dad, see you later. ~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-meanwhile-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~ Pidgeot: Pid pidge pidgeot pidgeeo {so what happened?} Ash: i met her father and he said i could not take with me. Pidgeot: Pidge pidgeot pid pid {don't be to sure of that, for we know that could have been part of the test} Ash: who cares? we here anyway. will: Ash good to see you. how are you? Ash: i am fine where is your girlfriend? will: talking to a relative of hers Ash: understandable 'great who could she be talking to?' Jenna: good to see you Ash. are you hungry? Ash: yeah i suppose i could Jenna: didn't you say a friend of yours would be joining you? Ash: she isn't thanks to my behavior. will: well we need to send your luggage over, come on. Ash: I really need to get going. besides don't you do that once i have taken off? will: on busy days yes but seeing as you are so early, i can make an exception. Ash: i'll come, ok? will: (nervously): sure now lets hurry. Jenna get him set and i will join you after i pull out the shuttle. Ash: but will & Jenna: MOVE! Misty: hey will where is Jenna? will: inside keeping Ash busy while i get everything ready. your clothes? Misty: all in the backpack except for cosmetics and my gown which are in this suitcase. will: ok let's hurry Jenna: now what do you want to eat? Ash: whatever is Convenient for you to cook. Jenna: how about a pop tart, and could you go check the weather please? Ash: sure Weatherman: looks like it is going to be a lovely day... Jenna: will is everything ready? will: yup all set you can bring the slowpoke out. Jenna: Ash the pop-tarts are ready. Ash: thank you Ms. Waterflower. is the ship ready? Jenna: it's ready, now go on out there and win it for someone special. Ash: yes mam, thanks again. < walks outside> will: now don't think of anything except the moment. do that and victory is assured you. Ash: yes sir. Ash: mission control this is space pidgey requesting permission to launch. Mission control: negative Space pidgey the cabin camera seems to be blocked by something. Letter: dear Ash, if you got this letter than know that i am watching you right now so and wish you to be safe so read the rest once you have Achieved Orbit... Ash: mission control this is space pidgey... mission Control:... you are clear for take off space pidgey. Ash: roger that activating hover thrust. Misty: check Ash: Misty, what are you doing here? Misty: i'll explain later. rear thrusters, 45% Rear thruster, 55% forward thrusters, rocket boosters full blast Ash: check. igniting forward thrusters. Misty: check. ~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-a few minute later-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~- Ash: mission control, this is lucky boy. space pidgey has achieved orbit. mission control: roger that, lucky boy. connecting you to phenac landing field mission command. Ash: roger that over and out. You know you still owe me an explanation. Misty: the letter will explain all Ash: oh yes Letter: now that you are outside earth's orbit it is safe for me to say that when i told you no that was the final test, and you are the first person Misty has known to pass with flying colors. most people would try to talk me out of it but not you. you knew when to stop so as soon as you left i called my niece and asked to stall you while Misty got there and got situated. i also packed a couple of the pokeballs i had as a trainer so she could help you train for the event. Sincerely, H.R. Waterflower P.S. i gave that 48 grand to Misty as you requested. Ash: so would you like to take the wheel for a while? Misty: sure just tell me what to do. Ash: well to start out put your hands on the wheel and flip this switch. it will change users. Good now wave at the camera. and spin the wheel. Misty: Wheeeee.Ash: computer how long until we reach point of descending to land in Phenac airfieldComputer: 3 hours 15 minutes.Ash: roger that Phenac airfield this is space pidgey checking in over.Mission controller: roger that what is your business?Ash: The mt. battle tournament. may i ask who is this?Tom: Well will it has been a while. this is Tom. how are you doing?Ash: fine now if you could connect me to the phenac hotel. Tom: sure. manager: hello this is the Phenac hotel. how may i help you.Ash: i am checking about my reservations. the name is Ash.Manager: ah, yes everything is in order when you arrive. will you be needing the second room?Ash: yes, if you have an extra room vacant.Manager: well If it means that the PH gets attention of mt. battle fans than anything you need is yours.Ash: good. Signing out. Misty: who was that?Ash: the manager of the hotel. i was checking to make sure the rooms were ready. computer, time checkComputer: you are in position to begin descent for Phenac Airfield.Ash: roger that, Misty it is time i take over. initiating retro-boosters. entering Atmosphere. Thats weird. Misty: what?Ash: the hover thrusters don't seem to be working.Misty: try rerouting power.Ash: it is not working Tom this is Ash, the hover thrusters aren't working, prepare for EPT.Misty: Ash, what is an EPT?Ash: Emergency Passenger Teleport. computer what is status of landing?Computer: Yellow alert. 30 minutes till Impact.Ash: computer initiate stage 1 EPT. Computer: Initiating stage 1. Misty: Ash! What is going on. ?!Ash: relax Misty it is just a precaution that i promised your dad i would do if it was in this situation.Tom: Space pidgey there is a call for you from an H.R. Waterflower.Ash: patch it through. hello sir.Waterflower: Ash, what are you doing?Ash: sir i am doing exactly what i told you i Would do. Waterflower: oh yes, just stay safe.Ash: yes sir now i need to get back to the controllers. Ash out.Computer: Red alert 20 minutes to impact. EPT strongly recommended.Ash: confirmed. Tom is your side ready for the EPT?Tom: Yes it is. setting timer to one minute Ash: roger that, Computer Execute final EPT Prep and activate autopilot. Misty this maybe the last time i see you so grab what you need. if i do not make it give this to your fatherMisty: is there any other way. i want to stay.Ash: no discussion i promised your dad that i would not let you die. Tom i need help here. Computer: Teleporting passenger in 5...4...3...2...1 Teleport successful Tom: first off see if you can open the wire box. Ash: check.Tom: now search for the emergency override panel.Ash: checkComputer: 15 minutes to impactTom: now enter the following code; 5,2,8,1,9,8,9,8,8,1,7,6Misty: Ash are you there? Ash!Computer: 10 minutes to impact.Misty: Ash! don't let it end this way!Will the story end here, don't miss: Enter team Ghost, or a ballroom battle I am working on early drafts of the next part. So send in your reviews To will.perkowski@us.army.mil