Journey Beginnings. By Rory Deagan. Chapter Two. Three days after the arrest of Team Rocket not to mention putting a small dent into my large fortune at the shopping center and hiring the mercenaries. We find me, Jenny and my new friends having a picnic in a field near where Ash lives. “So Ash have you finished looking at that catalog yet?” I ask him. “Yes I have Rory, and here you go.” Replies Ash as he hands me back the catalog. “What was that just about Rory?” inquires Misty. “I talked with Ash three days ago on we had a talk about what I can give him.” I started. “And we decided that the best thing he could give me was a group of capsules to assist me on my journey’s to become the best pokemon master in the world.” Finished Ash. “Now that was a very good idea that you two had.” Brock said piping up. “Now I had better head back so I can take care of this and then I’ll be right back so we can decide what we can do for the rest of the day. Ok guys.” I said as I went. “Hold on Rory I’ll come with you.” Jenny says as she starts to get up. “Nah that’s ok just stay here Jenny but if Misty would come along there is something I would like to discuss with her in private and don’t worry Ash I’ll keep our discussion away from what we talked about on the first day of my recovery.” I said. “Thanks man I appreciate it.” Ash sighs. “Ok Rory I’ll come along cause I want to know what you want to talk to me about.” Replies Misty while thinking that she will be able to get me to tell her what me and Ash talked about. On our way back to the Professor Oak’s place we started our little talk. “So Rory what do you want to talk to me about?” Misty asks. “Well Misty I want to know if what I think about you and Ash is true.” I answer. “What about me and Ash do you want to know?” Misty asks. “Well that first night we meet and had tea together I notice that you keep looking at Ash and I was wondering what your feelings for him are?” I asked. “There is nothing between Ash and myself except that he owes me a new bike.” Misty answers rather hotly before starting to blush. “Come on Misty you might fool some people with that act but you can’t fool me with that cock and bull story.” I said starting to look smug. “Ok ok ok you got me, I love him, not that I think it’s any of your concern.” Misty replies starting to get angry. “Whoa simmer down Misty, I wanted to know because you guys are some of the closest friends that I have except for Mew here.” I said as I patted the necklace that had Mew’s pokeball attached to. “Whoa when did you get Mew’s pokeball added to that necklace?” Misty asks. “When we went shopping the other day I popped into the jewelers and got it taken care of.” I reply. “Now why did you want to know about Ash and myself for any way Rory?” asks Misty. “I can’t tell you that, I promised Ash that I wouldn’t, you don’t want me to brake that promise now would you?” I said as I started to back up. “Ok I understand but someday you are going to tell me what you two talked about or I will use this mallet that I’ve been using on Ash and Brock. Understand?” Misty says while menacing me with the above-mentioned mallet. “Ok I understand. But now I’ve got an other question for you.” I reply. “Ok ask away.” Misty says. “It will have to wait a second cause I see a pokemon that I want to catch.” I said as I notice a pidgey near by. “But you can’t catch it yet Rory you are not even on your journey yet.” Misty tells me as she started to warn me. “Technically I am on my journey but I cant leave here till the doctor sees me and says I’m fit enough to travel, but there is no rule that say I can’t catch and train pokemon from the local area is there?” I asked as I reached for Mew’s pokeball. “No there isn’t oh well go ahead and try.” Misty says as she shrugged her sholders in defeat. “Mew I choose you.” I said as I called him forth. After I had Mew weaken the Pidgey enough to catch it, I threw a pokeball and caught it. “Good work Mew, time for you to have a rest.” I said as I recalled him. ‘That was a textbook capture Rory, now can we go back to what we were talking about before you caught your new Pidgey?” asks Misty. “Ok Misty there is one more thing I would like you to clarify for me.” I started as I began to remember “Do you remember anything from about nine to ten years ago?” “Yes there is one thing that sticks out in my memory and it happened about nine years ago. Why do you ask?” Misty inquires. “Well about nine years ago while my family was having a holiday in Cerulean City. I happen to have a little accident when I was being chased by group of Venonats and their evolved form Venomoth and the only way to escape them was off a cliff so I took it hoping that I would survive and four girls saw this and decided to help. The three older sisters used their pokemon to drive away the bug pokemon while the little girl used her pokemon to rescue me from the sea. They then took me to the hospital and went to tell my parents where I was.” I informed her. “That’s amazing Rory, because that’s the thing that sticks out in my memory, So that little kid we saved was you Rory?” Misty asked. “Ah I was right it was you and your sisters that saved me. Now it looks like I might be able to repay that nine-year-old debt after all. I had almost given up hope of finding them after all these years.” I replied happily. “You don’t have to do that Rory…” Misty starts. “Oh yes I do Misty, Because to you I have a life debt and to your sisters I have a debt of gratitude.” I butted in before she could finish. “I will pay you and your sisters back for that day but I don’t know what to do for each of them.” “Hmm for my sisters you could get some water pokemon that can attack while on land. But for me you will have to figure that out for yourself.” Misty informs me. “Thanks that was not a bad idea for what I could get your sisters, now I just have to think what I can do for you, it might take a while so you just have to be patient.” I said as I thanked her. As we were nearing Professor Oak’s place I notice two badly injured pokemon so I caught them so they could be healed at the lab. “Why did you just catch that Rattata and Sentret for Rory?” Misty asks. “I don’t like seeing any pokemon injured and left like that. I felt bad for them and thought that I should get them heal and when they are well, I will see if they would like to stay with me or if they would like to be set free.” I informed her as I rang the doorbell to the lab. “Yes who is it.” We heard Professor Oak ask. “It’s Misty and Rory Professor can we come in and can I use you pokemon healing machine and phone.” I ask. “Sure Rory go right ahead and Misty could you give me a hand over here I need your help with some injured water pokemon that was just sent here as they no trainer.” Professor Oak answers. As Misty was helping the professor I made my calls and put my pokemon into the healing machine and when they where healed I then went to see how bad those pokemon were injured. As I entered the room I said “So Prof where are these injured pokemon?” “Right here on those tables Rory.” Prof Oak replied. When I turned to look at the two tables I saw that the injured pokemon were a Staryu and a Tentacruel and that Misty was staring at the Tentacruel with tears in her eyes. “So what are you going to do with them when they are well Prof?” I asked. “I was going to give them to a couple of trainers that would look after them. Why do you ask Rory?” says the Prof. “Well if it’s ok with you and Misty, I thought that Misty could look after the Tentacreul and I will look after the Staryu.” I asked. “It’s ok with me, so can we look after them Professor?” Misty asks with hope. “I don’t see why not as I can see that you two would be the best prospects for their survival since you both were here and know the extent of their injuries.” Replies Professor Oak. “Thanks Professor we’ll take very good care of them but now I see that they both need some peace and quite so they can rest.” Misty says very happily. “Go Mew.” I said as I called Mew out. “Mew keep an eye on these two pokemon and alert me if their condition changes.” “I see master, I’ll do as you ask.” Professor, Misty and myself heard Mew as he talked telepathically. “Good idea Rory, Just let me know when Mew comes and get you.” Says Misty. “Ok now that your Mew is taking care of that Rory, why don’t you two go back to where the others are and continue your picnic.” Professor Oak says as he escorts us out of the lab. “Fare enough Professor we’ll do that.” I said as I escorted Misty out of the Professor’s home. So as Misty and myself headed back to where Ash, Brock and Jenny were. Misty just had to ask. “So why did you do that in there Rory.” “Well Misty when I entered the room I saw how you were looking at the Tentacreul and when I saw how bad the Staryu was my heart went out to it. Oh that reminds me.” I said as I called forth Rattata and Sentret. “Rattata, Sentret I know that I didn’t catch you in battle but when you were injured so I’m going to give you a choice 1- You can stay with me as one of my pokemon and I’ll take care of you or 2- I’ll let you go free so you can continue your life however you like.” I said to the two pokemon hoping that they would stay. Both pokemon looked at me then at each other and decided to talk about it between themselves. Since no one could understand what they are saying to each other I will translate it into English. “So Rattata what do you think about his kind offer?” asks Sentret. “I don’t know about you but I’m going to take up his offer to be one of his pokemon and what about you?” Replies Rattata. “Guess I will as well then, It’s a good thing he is so kind to give us the choice after he went to all the trouble to get us healed.” Says Sentret in reply to his fellow pokemon’s question. Translation over. As both pokemon were having their talk Misty and myself sat down and had a rest while waiting for them to make their decision. When all of a sudden I felt both pokemon snuggle up beside me. “So I take it you are going to join me huh guys?” I asked the pokemon. Both pokemon nodded their heads and waited for me to recall them. “So Rory for someone just starting out and unable to leave town till he’s been given a clean bill of health. You aren’t doing too bad when you consider that you have five pokemon.” Misty says as we were getting nearer to where the others were. “I know Misty but there is still some pokemon types in this area that I still don’t have and there’s one I am planing on getting tonight.” I replied. “Which one is that going to be Rory?” Misty asks interested. “Oh nothing much just a Hoot Hoot.” I reply. “Hmm a Hoot Hoot is not going to be an easy capture Rory.” Misty says. “I know Misty that’s why I hoping that You, Ash, Brock and Jenny will help me train the Pokemon that I have on me this afternoon so I will have a better chance to catch it tonight.” I said as we meet up with the others. “What are you two talking about?” Ash speaks up as we came near. “Oh just that Rory was hoping that we could help him train his pokemon this afternoon so he can catch a Hoot Hoot tonight.” Misty replies to Ash’s Question. “So what pokemon do you have on you at the moment Rory?” Brock asks. “Just a Pidgey, a Rattata and a Sentret. Since I left Mew at Professor Oaks lab to keep an eye on two injured pokemon. Since Professor Oak is going to give me and the other one to Misty.” I replied to Brock’s question. “What are the two pokemon at the lab that you two are getting?” Asks Jenny. “Well I’m getting a Tentacreul.” Misty pipes up. “And I’m getting a Staryu.” I finished. “So you have a psychic, a water, a bird and two normal type pokemon at the moment. Not a bad start off group there Rory.” Says Ash after figuring out the types. “I know Ash but before I leave Pallet town I’m also planing on adding a Magicarp, a Tentacool, a Mr. Mime and a Tangela as well as that Hoot Hoot I’m going to catch tonight to my collection.” I said. “So how are you going to get the water pokemon?” Brock asks. “With one of the five tri-rods I bought three day’s ago.” I answered. “Tri-rods? What’s a tri-rod?” Ash asks confused. “It’s a fishing rod that can be used in three different ways Ash.” Brock tells him. “So why don’t you add catching those two water pokemon as part of your training this afternoon Rory?” Misty asks. “Hmm maybe I will Misty but before I do I’m gonna have the three pokemon I have at the moment train against themselves then against each of you so that me and my pokemon can get used to each other first.” I answered. Four hours later after the intense training and battles against my friends and four wild pokemon all of witch I was going to add to my collection we notice it was getting dark and we decided to call it a night. When all of a sudden Ash saw a wild Hoot hoot. “Rory quick look over there, It’s a Hoot hoot.” Ash exclaimed. “Alright go Magicarp go and do the best that you can.” I said as I released her. “Magicarp-carp-carp.” Went Magicarp. “Why are you using Magicarp for Rory, All it knows is splash and tackle. It’s gonna be a difficult battle to win.” Brock asks astonished. ‘I know Brock but I have faith in her abilities. Magi use tackle.” I answered Brock and informed my pokemon. “MAGI..” went magicarp as she was knocked back to the ground by a peck attack from the Hoot hoot. “Magicarp noo come on you can beat it.” I said as I saw her slowly jumping up and down when all of a sudden she was glowing a bright white. “Huh whats going on?” I asked. “Your Magicarp is evolving into a Gyarados Rory, I just hope that you will be able to control her after she finishes evolving.” Misty answers starting to look scared. As I heard Misty say that Magicarp was evolving into Gyarados I pulled out my pokedex and looked up the information on it. “Gyarados the evolved form of Magicarp. Once it goes on a rampage it will stop at nothing until it destroys all that it sees.” Chimes the pokedex. “GYAAAARAAADOS.” Went the evolved pokemon. “Ahh Gyarados I hope that you still will listen to me use bite on that Hoot hoot.” I said trying to be brave in the face of this new development. After Gyarados uses the bite attack on the shocked Hoot hoot. I hoped it was weaken enough to catch as I threw one of the few remaining pokeball that I had. As the pokeball hit and tried to contain the pokemon that it hit we waited to see if it would stay in the ball, as we watch and heard the ball shake three times then go ping we knew that it had worked. After I had picked up the ball and sent it on it’s way to the lab we all turned and looked at Gyarados. Some of us looked very scared. “Ah Magi..No I mean Gyarados are you ok.” I asked my pokemon as I stared at her in awe. In response to my question Gyarados move its head down and rubbed her scaly head along my arms in a loving manner. “I take it that means that she is ok and is surprisingly still very loyal to you Rory. I just would hate to be the trainer that will go up against you and her.” Brock says dumbfounded. “What I don’t get is how she evolved so quickly in one day.” Jenny says to the group. “That would be because of him using the tri-rod when he went fishing for pokemon. Tri- rod fishing poles can catch water pokemon at any level and when he caught Magicarp I notice it was in very good health and look like what my Gyarados was like before he evolved from a Magicarp I caught when I was younger.” Quotes Misty. “Damn I guess I was very lucky when I caught her and used Tangela’s sleep powder then huh?” I observed. “Yes you were Rory, I was going to tell you when we got back to Ash’s house for our meal tonight.” Misty informs me. As we continued on our way to Ash’s house we notice that my mew, Professor Oak, Ash’s mom and the doctor were waiting for us. “Hey doc what are you doing here so soon?” I asked. “When Professor Oak here told me what you have been doing lately I decided to give you a check up now to see if you have been pushing yourself to hard and see if you are fit enough to keep going at the pace you are going or not Rory. Mrs. Katchem do you mind if we used your house for the check up.” The doctor replies and asks. “Please do doctor I been concerned about him like he was a son.” Mrs. Katchem replied. After the doctor checked me out he then proclaimed that I was healthy enough to continue my journey as long as I get my self checked up at any pokemon center I was near in three days. “Thanks for the good news doc and I will make sure that I follow your instructions you can be sure of that.” I said as I thanked him. ‘I’ll make sure that he does doc.” Ash says as he heard me. “Why Ash?” Misty asks. “Because I decided not to go in the next league for a year because I decided to travel with Rory as he tries to make it in the Indigo Plateau and try to help him the same way that you, Brock and Tracy helped me on my journeys.” Ash responds. “Then I’m going with you as well then because Ash here always manages to keep getting us lost whenever he leads and what about you Brock?” Misty pipes up. “I’m going back home to start my breeding center and look after my little brothers and sisters.” Brock answers. “And I manage to talk our cousin that live in Pewter City to swap towns with me. So I can continue to date Brock” Jenny says as I looked at her. “You have a crush on Brock huh Jenny.” I said as I started to tease her. “Yea I guess I do.” Jenny says while blushing. At that moment Ash, Misty and myself felt our jaws drop in astonishment. Then I notice that the Professor held two pokeball in his hands. “Hey Prof, are those pokeball’s the ones that contain Tentacreul and Staryu?” I asked. “Yes Rory they are. Here you both go.” Professor Oak answers as he hands the pokemon over. “Hey Mew why didn’t you come get us?” I asked Mew as I started to get angry. “Because they only made a full recovery just before we came over here Rory so don’t get mad at your Mew.” The Professor buts in to cool my temper. “Ok I forgive Mew then but he looks kinda out of it. Mew I think it’s time for you to have a rest.” I said as I called Mew back into his pokeball around my neck. “So Rory when are you going to continue your journey?” Mrs. Ketchem asks. “Oh after I finished one more little detail in getting all of Team Rocket put behind bars.” I answered “and it looks like I might have to call the action from behind the lines since Ash and Misty are joining me on my journey.” Thanks for reading chapter two if you have any ideas how I should continue this story or any feedback please contact me at. WWW.rdeagan@yahoo.com