Right, seeing as the first 3 proper chapters have now become PROPER chapters, and not the devil script format, I am also redoing these chapters, but only the formatting. If you have read these in the past, ooh, 4 months you haven't missed anything, apart from me being a space conservationist! ^_^ DISCLAIMER: I do not own Pokémon, but I own the aforementioned characters. Misty's Journey by Misty's Double Chapter 3- An Apple A Day Keeps The Doctor Away... Or Does It? **UPDATED** A/N I'm taking on board Morbane's review, and I'm going to begin writing in story style again. (Thanx 4 all the other reviews, Morbane!) Bear with me while I adjust my writing style again... *~*~*~*~* Two weeks have passed since we last saw Misty and her little gang, and Ash and co. on their journeys. Not much has happened, apart from Beth waiting behind in Violet until she beats Falkner, then meeting up again with Misty and Mark in Azalea's Pokémon Centre. That's about Misty and co. But what about Ash, Brock and Jo, now those two weeks have passed? Well, all is about to be revealed... Ash, Jo and Brock are outside New Bark Town. They're in a forest, supposedly 'training', but instead, they're enjoying the early summer weather by a river. All the Pokémon are out, enjoying the sun. "This weather is like what you'd expect in the Orange Islands in August, not Johto in May!" Jo thought aloud. "Hey Jo, don't complain! Come into the river with us, it's brilliant!" Ash shouted back. "Isn't it cold?" "Not at all" Brock replied to Jo "Hmm, I know, I could train my water Pokémon in the river!" Jo said to Ash "How many have you got?" Ash asked "Let's see- Starmie, Politoed, Corsola, Gyarados- that's four." "Misty's got more than you." "I'm not surprised." Jo jumped in the water after releasing her prized water Pokémon. "Hey Jo, nice Gyarados, just don't set it onto me, okay?" Ash warned her "Why would I do that? Besides, why are you scared of my Gyarados?" "Lets just say, I'm not too keen on them after what one did to Misty in the Lake of rage. It dragged her under, and she emerged barely conscious! We had to take her to hospital." "Well Ash, I'd never do that to you, unless you do something bad. I've never used my Gazza's powerful attacks, they're only for emergencies!" Jo informed. "Gazza?!" "Yeah. All my Pokémon have nicknames. Gyarados is Gazza, Starmie is called Ruby, and Politoed is called Hoppy, and Corsola's called Corsy, aren't ya?" "Sola!" [Yes!] Ash and Jo begin training their water Pokémon, first with a water gun showdown, then agility and swimming contests. Afterwards, Ash and Jo have a water fight while Brock began preparing tea. "So guys, what ya want for tea tonight?" Brock asked "How about having a barbeque?" Jo replied "Sounds good to me!" Ash butted in "Okay, just go find me some firewood you two." Brock ordered. *30 minutes later* "Jo, pass us the last two sausages." "Ash you greedy pig, you've already had seven sausages. Let me and Brock have some first." "Please?" "Ash, quit the puppy dog look. That doesn't work!" "Did with Misty!" Ash pouted "Not with us. Besides Misty had a soft spot for ya!" Brock replied matter-of- factly "But I thought she hated me!" "Look Ash, why when we were in Lavender Tower, was she crying when you woke up? Because she cares for you. When you jumped between Mew and Mewtwo, I had to hold her back. Why? Because she cares for you. When you drowned on Lugia's back, why did she rescue you? She cares for you. When you were about to fall out of Molly's house because of Entei, why did she grab hold of you, because she-" "Okay, okay, I get the picture. But I always thought she didn't care at all about me, it was because she wanted her bike!" Ash interrupted "That was just an excuse to follow you." "A lame one at that, but I guess it worked with old sawdust head here." Jo added rubbing Ash's head. "Anyway, please can I have a sausage?" "NO!" Jo and Brock simultaneously replied. Immediately after this, Jo and Ash start fighting over the sausage, which Pikachu sneakily eats, absolutely smothered in ketchup. He finds it difficult, seeing as he's got a plaster on his arm... * * * * * While Ash Jo and Brock were enjoying the weather, Mark and Beth were in Azalea Pokémon Center admiring their Hive badges. "Wow, I can't believe we've already got two badges!" Beth said, admiring her new Hive badge. "I know. Bugsy's really easy, isn't he (A/N Actually, I don't know whether Bugsy's a he or a she! ^_^;) *In Azalea Gym* "The contender Misty is on her final Pokémon, as is Bugsy." The announcer announced. (Errrm... what else do announcers do?) "Time to finish this off. Go Scyther!" Bugsy called as his prized Pokémon made an appearance in the arena. Misty had lost her Pichu to Metapod, and her Staryu beat up Ledian. "I think it's time for you to sweep up the floor. Go Poliwhirl!!!" Misty called confidently. "Scyther, swords dance attack!" "Belly drum, Poliwhirl!" Misty said as Scyther pumped up for the next attack. "Now, Slash!" "Dodge it, then Doubleslap followed by Body Slam!" Misty called to her Poliwhirl. It did exactly as it was told, and knocked out Scyther, no problems at all! *Back at the Pokémon Center* "Hey Misty, how did ya do?" Mark called to Misty as she came through the doors. "I won, what else could you expect from me?" Misty replied, full of herself. "After a treatment, we should be ready to go to Goldenrod, huh?" Beth added "Yeah." *On route 34* Team Rocket is on Route 34, after seeing Misty and co. in Ilex forest. They're putting their new plan into action for their next attack, assuming Pikachu's with them... "It's been ages since we last saw the twerp trio, and this time, there's no way they can stop us from stealing Pikachu! Especially not with the plan we're cooking up!" Jessie sneered "Eee heeehee hee! Say hello to promotion teammates-" James was interrupted "Shh! Dey're comin' Jimmy boy! Let's go and win dat cat toy!!" Meowth said. Misty Mark and Beth walk along the road, when... "Prepare for trouble!" "And make it double!" "Shuddup already! They've only heard your motto a thousand times!" Meowth complained "Grrr... you big furball!" Jessie shouted Jessie, James and Meowth jumped out of a nearby bush; in front of them is a hole, which is part of their plan. "Err... who are you guys?" Mark asked "I'd like to ask the same question to yous guys. Why's only twerpette here, while twerp 1 and 2 aren't?" Meowth asked also. "Cool- a talking Meowth!" Beth exclaimed "I've heard it all before. They're Team Rocket. No big deal." Misty said like it wasn't any big thing "US??? NO BIG DEAL? WHY YOU..." Jessie exclaimed "Jessie, take a chill pill! (That's my fave quote from 'The Joy of Water Pokémon'! ^_^) What about the plan?" James hissed "Ahem. Sorry little runt- I mean girl, why don't you step up to the battle arena, and we'll settle this with a Pokémon battle. If I win, we get all your Pokémon. If I lose, then we won't bother you again, ever!" Jessie said slyly, with a smirk. "Misty, what ya going to do?" Beth asked worriedly "I'm having the battle. Ash can beat these clowns easily, so I don't see why I can't!" Misty said with a smile creeping onto her face. "Bring it on Carrothead!" James taunted. Unexpectedly, Misty kept her cool. "So, who am I battling? Which loser?" Misty said, edging closer. Jessie snarled. "ME!!! And I'm not a loser!" "Jessie, keep your cool, we're losing the plot" James warned. Jessie cleared her throat. "Come closer little runt, let me wipe the floor with you" Jessie taunted. Misty's anger was beginning to heat up now, but she stayed in the same place. "What was that hag?" "Did you hear that? The little brat thinks she's so cool for calling Jessie a hag." James snorted. Meowth added to the name-calling. "Yeah, that little runt that is so ugly calls our Jessie a hag? HA! Someone hand her a mirror!" "Grr... take that back!" Misty said, bright red in the face, hand clenched in a fist, as she slowly crept closer to the oblivious pitfall. "That's it... come closer runt, tee hee hee!" Meowth quietly said. "For the last time, I'M NOT A- WHOA!" Misty exclaimed as the ground suddenly moved from underneath her, revealing a massive pitfall. "MISTY!!!" Beth and Mark shouted at the same time, as Misty landed with a sickening thud. "Are you okay?" Beth called from the edge. No answer came up. "Right. Mark, you battle these prats. I'm going down to see if Misty's alright!" Beth called as she began the descent down the wall. As Beth was climbing down, Mark began battling Team Rocket. "Misty, can you hear me?" When Beth asked this, no answer still came up. "Mark, we really need to get help for Misty. Finish them off!" Beth called up. "Alright Beth, I'm trying my hardest!" Mark replied. Beth was making sure Misty's vital signs were there, when: "Arbok, use your Poison Sting attack!" Arbok was very close to the edge, and when Mark's Pokémon dodged the attack, some of the needles ricochet into the hole, and some stuck into Misty. When Mark went to attack Arbok, Team Rocket shouted: "Looks like Team Rocket are blasting off again!" Team Rocket had forfeited the match, and were running off from the scene. Mark slowly climbed down the side of the hole. "How is she?" He asked "Well, what does it look like?! Sorry, I've checked her pulse, and it's still there, but her breathing's really shallow. When Poison sting was used, I think some hit her. She needs help fast!" Beth said with worry in her voice. "Hey, doesn't Misty have one of those Pokégears? She calls this boy doesn't she? I know- we can call for an ambulance!" Mark said, and began looking in Misty's bag. He found it and began phoning for some help. *15 minutes later* An ambulance siren could be heard in the distance. "Look here it comes!" Beth called down to Mark. "Okay. Misty's not any better." He called back. When the ambulance arrived, Beth flagged them down. Out of the ambulance came two Nurse Joys, carrying a stretcher. "Okay, is this Misty?" One Joy asked. "Yes. She fell down the hole, and she's unconscious. She was also hit by a Poison Sting attack." Beth informed. "Misty, can you hear me? If you can, squeeze my finger, okay?" Joy 1 said. Misty didn't do anything. "Okay, Joy, we'll bring the stretcher down to Misty. She's definitely out cold." Joy 2 said. They sent the stretcher down, and placed Misty on it after checking her. "Right, can you help us bring the stretcher up to the ambulance?" Joy 1 asked. "Okay." Mark and Beth simultaneously answered. When Misty was up out of the ambulance, Beth asked "She is going to be okay, right?" "We'll do our best. We're not quite sure of the extent of injury yet, but we'll try." Joy 1 reassured Beth. Mark and Beth began following Joy 1 into the back of the ambulance, when she said "Sorry, you'll have to find your own way to the hospital." "That's okay" Mark replied. *In Goldenrod District Hospital* Beth and Mark had just arrived. They made their way to the reception. "Excuse me, has a Misty errrm, do you know her surname?" Mark asked "It's alright. She's one with ginger hair, right?" The lady replied "Yeah. Do you know what's up with her?" "Not at the moment. I saw her being rushed into the emergency room with two Joys. But if you could wait in the waiting room, I'll tell Dr. Barton you've arrived. He's in charge of her." "Thanks." Beth said as they walked to the waiting room. "Do you think Misty's going to be alright?" Beth asked Mark anxiously. "I don't know. Hopefully." Mark asked, as the pair walked into the waiting room. They sat down, not knowing what to say, so they both picked up a magazine. After about half an hour, Dr. Barton walked in. "Excuse me, are you with Miss Misty Waterflower?" He asked "Yes we are. How is she?" Mark said "She's in a coma. The poison in her body can be life threatening, but she's stable for now, and she's also dislocated her left shoulder, broken her left arm just below the elbow, and broken a bone in her hand, along with her left thumb." Dr. Barton informed. "Oh no!" Mark said "Well, I guess she landed on her left arm then." Beth said. "Is there anybody we could call, just to inform them about her?" "Well, she calls this boy called Ash. His number's on her Pokégear. Here, do you want it?" Beth replied. "Yeah, I'll go and call him. Thanks." Dr. Barton said, taking the Pokégear, and left the room. * * * * * Ash, Jo and Brock are at a Pokémon center outside Dark Cave. It's beginning to get dark, and they're sat in their room, watching the Indigo League. It's a quarterfinal game between Melissa and Mandy the Astounding. "Come on Melissa, beat the idiot!" Ash shouted at the TV. "Ash, calm down!" Jo said "You haven't seen the worst of him. This is nothing!" Brock said to Jo. Ash's eyes were practically glued to the screen. Mandy's 2nd Pokémon went down when the Pokégear began to ring. Ash reluctantly answered it. "Misty- make it snappy, coz we're watching the Indigo league!" Ash said, half expecting a mouthful off Misty. "Ash, will ya go outside with that- we can't hear the TV." Brock complained "Fine!" Ash pouted, as he walked out of the room. Ash wasn't expecting the answer at the other end of the phone that he got. "I'm sorry, this isn't Misty. It's Dr. Barton at Goldenrod District Hospital." Dr. Barton said "Why do you want me?" "It's about your friend Misty. Earlier today, she was caught up in an ambush by Team Rocket, and fell down a pothole, and was caught up in a Poison Sting attack." "What? How is she?" Ash asked, concerned. "Well that's why I've phoned. She's not doing too well; in fact, she's in a coma at the moment. I'd advise that you come visit, because there is a chance that she might not pull through." "Okay... thanks. We'll be up as soon as possible." Ash said, turning off the Pokégear. He walked back in the room. "What's up Ash? You look like you've seen a ghost!" Jo joked. "It's Misty..." Ash managed to whisper "What about her?" Brock began to worry. "She's been attacked by Team Rocket. She fell down a pit, and was attacked by Arbok, and she's in a coma. The doctor said she might not pull through. We've gotta go see her." Ash replied. *~*~*~*~* Sorry for leaving it there, folks! I thought it would be a quite effective ending! ^_~ Anywho, please review, and no flames, as per usual! The new chapter will be up soon! ^_^