Chapter 2: Mewtwo's Warning

On May first, Ash Ketchum boarded the S.S. Aquatica.  Apparently, there were 
less then 100 people competing in this tournament. 'This is only from Kanto' Ash 
reminded himself as he boarded the ship.  Ash got all his stuff in his 
stateroom, and once 
Ash had finished unpacking, the ships muster dill started. The muster drill was 
30 minutes of standing outside in the blazing sunshine.  After the muster drill, 
Ash returned to his stateroom, got into his bathing suit, and went to the top 
deck to go swimming.  When Ash got to the pool, the ship was already out of 
sight from land.  As Ash jumped into the pool, the icy cold water froze every 
one of his limbs. Ash dived under the water to try to get a feel of the water, 
and as he did, the salt water entered his eyes and stung! Ash decided to get out 
of the pool and do a little sunbathing. As Ash was lying in the sun, he caught a 
glimpse of what he thought was Misty. Shocked, Ash went downstairs, now dried, 
to look at the ship route.  It appeared as though the ship had already visited 
Hoenn and Johto, and now was headed to its final destination.
"Ding Dong" the P.A. system announced. "Addention all passengers," a man came on 
the P.A. system with a very heavy accent. "Dis is your cap-den speaking. 
Anyboody wishing to compete in de tour-no-men should report to de starlight 
theatre on deck five in 20 minutes."


In the Starlight Theatre, Ash sat in the front row. He had gotten there early to 
sample a root beer float.  The theatre was full. 'If this is everyone who's 
competing,' Ash thought, 'there are probably only about 100 people competing in 
the tournament.' 
Suddenly the curtain opened.  Mewtwo came out on stage.  "Attention Passengers," 
Mewtwo announced. "Tomorrow, we will arrive at the tournament island.  A package 
is being placed in every one of your rooms containing a number and variety of 
pokeballs, some rations, and about $500.00 of the island currency.  Conserve 
your money! To get more, you must work, gamble, or defeat one of the eight 
island gym leaders.  If an island gym leader defeats you, you will forfeit half 
your money to them, and will be able to try again.  If at anytime you are in a 
life-threatening situation, you will be transported to the nearest pokemon 
centre by one of the thousands of psychic pokemon located on the island for your 
protection.  This will qualify for your disqualification.  A few words of 
advice: Teams have more of a chance of getting to the finish then loners, use 
your money, but use it wisely, and DO NOT HARM ANOTHER HUMAN BEING!  Breaking 
any laws that apply in civilized society will be punishable by the extent of the 
Kanto criminal code! Finally, there are three things you must follow to be 
successful, your heart, your gut, and your mind.  The trick is which do you 
follow and when.  Good luck trainers, and get a good night sleep.  All 
activities will be close by 9:00 tonight to prevent any trainer from getting off 
the ship late."  The curtain drew, and as Ash turned to leave the theatre, he 
could have sworn he saw Misty again.