Episode 63!

 

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Notes: Italics indicates pokemon speech translated, ** indicates thoughts, and <> indicates telepathy.

Timeline: The next day

 

Pokemon Reader – uh, I see. *Hides behind flame shield*

Tmp – yep, green and Jupiter. I have reddish-brown hair… ^_^

Ranma – yes, this chapter will not be filler, hopefully.

The Insane Vulpix – thanks! *bows*

Digifan – yep, Ash has only missed one badge so far, and that’s Force… no, Ash and Teresa are not b/f and g/f in any way, shape or form

Guy Shani – I did? *Thinks hard* well, they’re common but hard to catch…

Fire Eevee – CORRECT! No Johto pokemon because this is the kanto part but there will be some later.

SnowTiger - ^_^ thank you very much! *Guardians are eating like there’s no tomorrow*  So, let’s see if your hypothesis is proven…

 

Episode 65: Shadowed betrayal

 

            “Do you want to go to Amethyst city now?” Charlotte asked Ash. They were eating dinner at a restaurant and discussing the problem Bob posed.

            “He hasn’t attacked us yet.”
            “I think he just needs time to rejuvenate.” Charlotte said. “Remember, he needs to replenish his magic supply just as we do.”

            “Yes, I know.” Ash said. He stirred his soup meditatively; the soft tap of the metal spoon clinking against the porcelain bowl was the loudest sound. Even in the crowded restaurant, a quiet aura suffused them.

            “By the way, why didn’t Teresa come?” Charlotte asked. * Not that I don’t mind her not being here… *

 

            Teresa sneezed suddenly.

            “Are you still feeling sick? I can get you some Kleenex.” Pika-chan offered.

            “That would be good.” Teresa said. * I can’t believe I’m sick! I just didn’t want to eat out, so I told Ash I wasn’t feeling well, but I didn’t expect to actually get sick! Is this fate playing a joke on me? *

            Pika-chan came back with the Kleenex. Vulpix-chan also came in. She had a bowl of chicken soup balanced on her head.

            “This is from Nurse Joy. She said that she didn’t want you passing germs onto other trainers. There’s also some aspirin.”

            “Thanks.” Teresa said. She sighed and drank her soup meditatively. * Maybe this will help… please let it work… *

           

            Ash looked a bit startled. “I don’t know. She said that she felt sick, so she was going to stay at the Pokemon Center.”

            “Maybe we should wait until she’s well before we leave.” Charlotte said. * After all, it’s not like we can get rid of her… *

            “I’m not sure.” Ash said. * How long will I be here? I wonder how much time has passed back at home. *

            “Until we defeat Bob, you cannot return home.” Charlotte said.

            “What?”
            “His magic prevents you from using a card to return, or reactivating the gateway that brought you here.” Charlotte said. “Can’t you tell? He can temporarily block our powers with his own dark magic.”
            Ash sighed. “Can we really beat him?”

            “I’m not sure. We managed to wound him last time, pretty badly, but he broke the Onyx Seal before it activated. However, I think that if we repair the Seal and inflict as much damage as we did last time, we have a chance.”
            “I hope so…” Ash said as he rubbed his key a bit nervously.

            They were interrupted from additional conversation when a waitress arrived with two plates of green salad, with a fresh slice of bright red tomato on top, layered with creamy dressing and bacon bits, looking absolutely divine.

            “Enjoy your meal!” The waitress said in a love-struck voice as she looked at Ash with little hearts for eyes.

            Ash looked very confused.

             < She likes you, I think. >

            < WHAT?! >

 

            Ash nearly knocked over his food, but restrained himself just in time as a veil of neutrality lowered itself over his features. < That’s impossible! >

            < Ever heard of love at first sight? >

            < Still. > Ash said indignantly as he began eating his salad. < Some females are just crazy. >

            < That’s for sure. >

            A few minutes later, the main dish arrived. Ash bit into his Cinnabar Volcano Burger happily. Charlotte ate a bit slower. She had ordered a BLT, and was having trouble since the bacon slices kept falling out.

            “I guess we just train and pray.” Ash finally said.

            “There’s really nothing else we can do.”

            “I know…”

            “Ash, I just have one request.”

            Ash blinked. “A request? What is it?”

            “Could you persuade Teresa not to make costumes for us? One, they don’t provide any protection from magic, and two they get in the way. Plus, number three, they annoy me a lot.”
            “I-I’ll try.” Ash said. * If Pika-chan doesn’t hurt me… *

            “Thanks Ash, I knew I could count on you.” Charlotte said.

            “No problem. Her costumes are annoying me as well. I mean; I’m not just Ash Ketchum from the town of Pallet anymore. I’m not just another trainer trying to become the League Champion. I’m also… Destiny. And I have a mission: to protect pokemon and to defeat the Dragon-Mage.”
            “She doesn’t’ understand you.”

            “Yes!” Ash said in relief. “I knew I could talk to you about this. You see, she thought card capturing was nothing but fun and games. She treats it like she’s putting on a show. But it’s not that simple.”
            “Magic changes people.” Charlotte said. * And we can never tell if its for the better or for the worse… *

            Ash caught on to her unspoken meaning and nodded.

 

            Back at the pokemon center…

           

            Pika-chan and Vulpix-chan had joined Angel and Sabrina downstairs for a guardian-only discussion, leaving Teresa alone in the hospital bed. Teresa felt very depressed and alone. * Why does Ash like her better? It’s not fair! Maybe if I improved my magic he’d like me… *

            Bob’s messenger appeared in the room. It was a blue Growlithe with red stripes. Teresa immediately started taking pictures of it.

            “I bring you a message.” The growlithe said.

            “What is it?” Teresa asked. * I wonder who’s it from? *

            “My master needs your aid. Will you help him? In return he will grant you your heart’s dearest wish.”

            Teresa looked amazed. “Really?” * My heart’s dearest wish… Ash could be mine… *

            “Yes.” The Growlithe held out a card with fancy writing on it. Teresa skimmed through the contract and signed her name at the bottom in ink. This was not a very wise decision, but now it was legal.

 

            The Growlithe smiled. “Now accept his power!” From the sky came bolts of shadow energy, which all entered Teresa’s body. Her eyes took on a red gleam. The Growlithe smiled and scampered off.

 

            Back at the restaurant…

           

            Ash shuddered suddenly.

            “Are you okay?” Charlotte asked worriedly. * Maybe all the magic drain is affecting him… that’s bad… *

            “I’m kind of cold.”
            “That’s fine. We’ll go back to the pokemon center.” Charlotte said.

            “Okay!” Ash said. “Let’s go.” They paid for their meal and left.

 

            “We’re going to Amethyst city tomorrow.” Ash told Teresa. “Are you feeling better?”

            Teresa nodded. “Cool! Purple… okay, I think I can design a costume to go with that.”

            Ash sweatdropped. * Shoot, what am I supposed to tell her now? *

            “Um, Teresa…”

            “What is it?” Teresa asked perkily.

            “I don’t mind wearing your costumes for gym battles, but if I’m fighting Bob, I’d rather wear my armor.”

            Teresa teared up. “You don’t like my costumes?”

            “It’s just that they’re not very good protection.” Ash said.

            Teresa drooped, but accepted his logic. “Okay.”

            “I knew you’d see it my way.” Ash said. “I have to go now. Good night, Teresa!” He left the room and went to go brush his teeth.

            Nobody noticed the quick flash of red in Teresa’s violet eyes.

 

 

*********FANFIC CHALLENGE! ******************************************

Plot: With the Pokemon League growing corrupt from within and selling itself out to Team Rocket, a small group of dedicated pokemon trainers must find some way to stop this before Team Rocket winds up in control of Kanto and Johto!

Characters: You must have these characters: Ash, Lance, Misty, and Sabrina.

 

You may add 2 major characters and as many minor characters as needed.

 

Nobody can start out with these pokemon: Lugia, Ho-oh, Serebii, Moltres, Zapdos, Articuno, Suicune, Raikou, and Entei. Either Ash and/or Sabrina may own Mew and/or Mewtwo…

 

Romance: Romance is O.K., as long as its not AAMRN. However, a romance-only story would not be appropriate. Championshipping (Ash/Lance) or Mirageshipping (Ash/Sabrina) would be good. Rocketshipping is acceptable also. But you don’t have to do romance.

 

That’s it! Magic, curses, anything goes!

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End Episode 65! Well, I know you want to read the next chapter, so why don’t you review? *Pokes readers* See ya!

 

Blame the network if this wasn’t updated fast enough.

 

Um… I have summer school, *Sobs*, so if I update a bit slower its because of the gigantic homework load I have from it…

 

Anyways, ja ne!