Episode 152! *Losing life support systems* TIRED!

Disclaimer: Pokemon belongs to Satoshi Tajiri and Nintendo. I own the fanfic that I write and my own creations.

Notes: ** indicates thoughts, <> indicates telepathy, italics indicates… Pokemon speech! In case you weren’t already aware of these facts.

Elizabeth – fine…

Link Masters – I think TR is merely an annoyance, not a threat. Teresa is not here, don’t worry! Next arc still has a little of Johto as well as Houen. I guess I was just in a bad mood since some people who never review were bugging me to update on AIM and I’m like, ‘you never review my fic and you want me to update?’

Tmp – don’t’ worry, Giselle won’t live long. Having only seen 5 Johto episodes, I have no idea what the silver conference is so I’m not incorporating it into my fic. I know he’ll get all the badges but at the moment league competition is not an idea, however, it may be in a later arc. Yes, Houen is next!

Ranma – It’s fine, it isn’t you I’m angry at. I like Lance being jealous!

Xaero – ah…

Azereath – as you will…

Blackness44 – thank you, it may not show up in this or the next arc but perhaps another arc, or another fic. *Huggles Shoyko*

SS2 megami-sama- gracias! *Grins and huggles chibi* “Yay! Another muse!”

Mallory Cartwright – thank you! *Smiles and holds up Emerald*

Aragorn the Ranger – SI is a self-insertion. Angelic Layer is a 4-book manga series that I like.

Episode 152: So maybe this wasn’t such a good idea after all…

*Crash*

Ash looked sheepishly at Lance, who sighed.

They were sneaking through the National Park because they didn’t want to waste time getting to Ecruteak. Unfortunately, it wasn’t very easy.

< Ash, be careful! > Pika-chan said.

Ash nodded.

< Shh… > Skymew whispered from her perch on his shoulder.

*FLASH! Flash! Flash*

Both trainers gulped as a policeman looked at them.

“What are you two kids doing in the National Park at night?”

“We were trying to get to Ecruteak…”

“Don’t you know anything? At night, this place is filled with ghost and dark pokemon that like to lead trainers astray! That’s why it’s closed!”

“Oh…”

Just then, lights started flashing everywhere.

“Oh no! You kids had better get out of here fast! The ghosts are coming!” The policeman said, as he ran off.

Ash blinked.

Skymew quickly used Mist to help shield them.

“He seems like a scaredycat…”

“We’d better be careful though.” Lance said. “Shadow, you’re up.”

The black form nodded and cloaked them both in darkness.

Several ghost pokemon floated out of the trees, looking around. Didn’t I hear a voice? Hmm…

There’s nobody here.

Too bad! There’s nobody to play with. Aw…

It’s okay.

Let’s go get some food!

Mmm! I’m hungry!

Too bad we can’t tease anyone though.

Oh well! Let’s go!

Right!

Yum, yum!

There were blurs and the ghosts all flew off, presumably in search of tasty treats to fill their stomachs.

Although why ghost pokemon needed to eat was anyone’s guess.

The two Chosen shrugged and continued sneaking.

The next morning…

“Yay! We’re finally in Ecruteak!” Luna cheered.

Everyone looked at her warily. * Okay… Luna has finally gone hyper. Is this a bad sign? *

“Pokemon center straight ahead.” Ash said. “I need to get them healed.”

“You need to get healed too.” Lance said.

“So?”

“Transform into a pokemon. I’ll drop you off with the rest of them. Free healing, right?” Lance held out a poke ball.

Ash looked a bit defiant, but he accepted Lance’s reasoning and transformed into a Pidgeotto. Lance sucked him into the poke ball and then dropped him and the rest of their pokemon off with Nurse Joy.

“Thank you for coming! Your pokemon will be ready in ten minutes. We hope to see you again!”

Lance nodded and went to hit the Poke Mart. * I need a couple more Max Repel, why are there so many bugs? *

Ash yawned, tucked his head under his wing, and took a nap.

A few hours later, Lance returned and collected all the pokemon.

“Did you have fun?”

Hai!

Yeah, the food was good!

Don’t you think about anything but food, Flareon?

Why?

Boys don’t like gluttons.

Oh yeah! You’re one to talk!

Girls!

Stay out of this! Two female pokemon shouted at the male.

You guys! Ash said. The pokemon looked at him, and turned their backs on each other, scowling.

Ash sighed.

Lance laughed a little. “Come on, we’re leaving.” She collected the pokemon, including Ash, who looked kawaii perched on her shoulder, and left.

Once they were out of sight, Ash detransformed.

“How was it?”

“Fine.” Ash said. “Food was great.”

Pika-chan nodded and rubbed her round tummy. * Ah! Heaven! *

Lance smiled. “Well, since you’re full, let’s go explore.”

“Okay!” Ash said.

He adjusted his league cap and smiled. “Let’s go!”

Ash suddenly remembered something. “Wait, just a second.” He dashed into the bathroom.

He reemerged a few seconds later in a costume. < I’m afraid that we’ll run into a pokemon card there… >

Lance nodded.

Ash was dressed in a Chinese-style dark green shirt, and black pants tied off at the ankles with spring green ribbons. He had short black boots, but was without his dark blue gloves. Over his face was a fancy mask made out of black velvet and fringed with shiny green feathers.

“Well, I can’t tell its you.” Lance said.

Ash grinned and pushed his bangs out of his face. “Burnt Tower, here we come!”

“Oh? We’re going to the burnt tower first?”

Ash nodded. “I just have a feeling. Can’t you feel it?”

Lance closed her eyes. “Aura… yes. Let’s go.”

The two set off, guardians following. Pika-chan munched peanuts as they drifted towards the decrepit looking tower.

End Episode 152!

*Smiles*

Well, you know what’s going to happen if you don’t review…

*Muse Shoyko rises up behind Phantomness*

I have also kidnapped Lance to be my second muse! *Grin*

Lance: *sweatdrops*

Shoyko: Type: Light/Flying

This pokemon resembles a white teddy bear with claws and pidgey wings. On its stomach is a golden sunburst symbol.’

Thank you for the muse, blackness44!

And of course, I have the gift of a chibi bishonen from SS2 Megami-sama! *Grins* Now who should I pick…

And Mallory has sent me a Serebii. ^-^