~ Hi again everyone! As always at the beginning of fanfics, I have to say that Ash & co. aren’t mine unfortunately. But, the characters such as Jen, Brad, Corrie, Rachel and of course Dylan are in fact my own. Anyway enough of the legal crap, let’s get on with the show! ~

Ash/Jen- 15

Misty/Dylan- 16

Tracey/Corrie- 17

Brad/Rachel- 16

Narrator: Last time we left our heroes after meeting some new people at the Rest Ashore Resort, one of whom seemed to know Misty. Before a proper introduction could take place, the lights of the whole resort suddenly went out.

???: To protect the world from devastation..

???: To unite all peoples’ within our nation..

???: To denounce the evils of truth and love..

???: To extend our reach to the stars above..

???: Jesse! (jumps off the waterfall)

???: (seductive tone) James. (jumps off the waterfall)

Jesse: Team Rocket blast off at the speed of light!(Lands about 100 meters from Ash and the others)

James: Surrender now, or prepare to fight!(lands next to Jesse)

Meowth: MEEEOWTH! That’s RIGHT! (appears in front of Jesse & James)

Ash/Misty/Tracey: TEAM ROCKET!

Jesse: Hand over the Pikachu twerp, and we won’t have to make this difficult

Pikachu: KA PIKACHU!

Ash: Don’t think your getting Pikachu!

Misty: Why don’t you just make like a tree and LEAVE!

Jesse: Ohhhhhh! That’s big talk coming from a little scrawny toad like you!

Misty: WHY I OUGHTTA….

Meowth: Wotcha ganna do carrot head?(sarcastically) Beat us…

James:… with these?

Out of nowhere, Jesse and James pulled out their pokeballs and out came Arbok, Wheezing, Likitung and Victreebell. Surprisingly enough, this time Victreebell didn’t try to eat James (he trained it a bit). The pokemon paused, aiming their attacks at the group. Spectators around the waterfall ran away screaming, trying to find shelter or protection underneath tables and chairs.

Jesse: Now are you going to hand over that yellow RAT or not?

Ash: NEVER! Pikachu GO!

Pikachu ran towards the enemies that he had faced so many times before with electric bolts circling its cheeks, ready to explode into one furious attack.

Ash: THUNDERBOLT NOW!

But, just as Pikachu released it’s devastating attack on Team Rocket, they and their pokemon covered themselves in a blue plastic. Obviously, Pikachus’ attack didn’t have any effect on them.

Jesse: (does that evil laugh) HAHAHAHA! Looks like that Pikachu is useless against us!

James: (excited) We had these suits made for us under strict orders by the boss!

Meowth: (scratches James) SHUT UP AND GET ON WITH THE PLAN!

Jesse/James: Right!

Jesse: Arbok! Likitung!

James: Wheezing! Victreebell!

Jesse/James: ATTACK!

Ash: Bulbasaur, I choose you!

Ash through his pokeball onto the ground and out pooped a green pokemon with a bulb on it’s back.

Ash: Use Vinewhip!

Bulbasaur extended it’s vines towards Team Rockets’ pokemon and tried it’s best to whip them but, because of the plastic covering them, it once again had no effect. Bulbasaur was knocked out by a foursome tackle attack.

Ash: (recoiled/disappointed/quiet) No…

Tracey: Ash we have to get those suits off them!

Ash: But how? (recalled Bulbasaur)

Dylan: Let me try!

Misty: Dylan! Wait!

Misty was too late as the light haired boy through a pokeball onto the ground. A white flash appeared as the pokemon left its’ ball.

Dylan: Arcanine! Fire spin!

Arcanine opened it’s mouth and out came a gushing tornado of fire. It whirled it’s way towards Team Rocket, completely devouring them in red and yellow flames.

James: Arrrhh! I can’t stand it anymore Jess! It’s TOO HOT!

Once the flames had evaporated into the air, it revealed Team Rocket and their pokemon black with suet.

Jesse: (kicked Meowth) Arrhhh, I knew we should have asked for Fire Proof suits you idiotic FURRBALL!

Dylan: Arcanine! Finish them of with BITE ATTACK!

Arcanine lunged forward with it’s powerful jaws leading it’s body. It took a swift but effective swipe and hurled Team Rocket and their pokemon up before crashing into the roof and of into the sunny sky.

Team Rocket: Looks like Team Rockets burning up again!!!

Ash stood in awe as Dylan smiled to himself and petted his Arcanine for a good job.

Ash: (to himself) He’s really strong….

Tracey: WOW! I’ve got to take a look at that Arcanine. It’s sooo STRONG! I have to make a sketch of this!

Brad: Nice job me man! (pats Dylan on the back)

Dylan: (puts his hands behind his back from embarrassment) Err.. it was nothing guys.

Misty: Little Growlithe evolved then eh Dylan?

Dylan: Your remembering now aren’t you.

Misty casually walked up to Dylan and swung her arms around his neck before moving closer to give him a tender hug.

Misty: How could I forget.

Dylan blushed. They then broke the hug when they noticed everyone starring at them.

Misty: (still had an arm around Dylan) We’re old friends.

Dylan: From Cerulean.

Recognition washed across everyone’s face except Ash’s. He stood square onto Misty as his mouth dropped, almost touching the floor. He was completely paralysed.

Ash: (to himself) They seem very friendly with each other. If they’re just friends, why doesn’t she hold me like that? Looks like I’m losing her. Losing her? WHAT AM I THINKING! I don’t like Misty, I don’t like Misty, I don’t like…. Misty….. with….. Darren or whatever his name is. Stop it Ash! Don’t do this to yourself! They’re just friends, nothing more. Your ganna get hurt if you keep thinking like this! Stop it!

Jen: Hey Ash!

Ash: (snapping out of his thoughts) Huh?

Jen: Everyone’s going to their rooms now.

Ash: WAA!?! But we haven’t even got our rooms yet!

Jen: Over there.

Jen pointed to the front desk of the reception were he saw the group of whom he’d just met, Pikachu, Tracey and Misty. He sighed quietly when he realized Misty wasn’t in Dylan’s arms anymore.

Jen: I think Misty is getting the keys to your rooms. C’mon!

Jen grabbed his hand in one quick movement which, took the breathe out of Ash. He was tugged to were Misty stood waving a key in front of Tracey’s face.

Misty: Look, I’ll explain again, (head at least three times normal size) I’M HAVING THE SINGLE ROOM!

Tracey: OK! OK! (cowering) No need to shout. Err…. Hey! There you are Ash!

Jen moved towards Tracey and let go of Ash’s hand. You could tell she was a big flirt with the way she looked at guys. Tracey stood a few inches away from her as she motioned them towards Brad and the others.

Misty: (To Ash/hands Ash a key) You and Trace are sharing. Your room is next to mine on the second floor.

Ash: (coldly) Whatever Misty.

Misty took a step back after hearing the harsh tone in her friends’ voice. She looked at him as if trying to figure out what he was thinking. It sounded like Ash was upset with her. She couldn’t be sure but decided to try and cheer him up. However, before she had a chance, he turned quickly and walked away, leaving her alone.

Ash felt half disgusted and sick of Misty and the other half, almost liking her. To be honest, he was very confused. He didn’t know what he was feeling right now but, to him, it was a first. He took the elevator up 2 flights but before the doors could close, Pikachu came rushing in. The lift started to rise and Ash pulled his cap over his eyes.

Pikachu: Pika pi?

Ash: …..

Pikachu: Chu pika chu pika pi?

Pikachu moved it’s hands and arms gesturing to Ash if he was OK. Ash didn’t answer Pikachu until the lift stopped and they were walking down a corridor in search of his room.

Ash: No, I’m not OK Pikachu.

Pikachu: Pika KA chu?

Ash: (mumbling) Oh… err… nothing. (a bit more enthusiastic) Hey! Here’s the Room! Let’s check it out!

Ash put the key in the door when suddenly a jolt of electricity jumped through his body.

Ash: (in pain) ST..OP.. IT…PI..KA..CHUUU!

Pikachu stopped his attack and Ash leant against the door for some support. Once Ash regained his strength he turned on Pikachu.

Ash: (shouting) WHY DID YOU DO THAT PIKACHU?!

Pikachu: PIKA PIKA PIKACHU!!

Ash: Oh, sorry, I didn’t hear you ask me anything.

Pikachu fell on the ground and sighed. Ash didn’t notice and walked into his room that he would be sharing with Tracey. The bedroom was plastered with mahogany wood rails and against the wall were two beds, neatly made with a chest of drawers in-between them. Ash slung his backpack on the bed nearest to the patio glass door. He then slowly walked up to the patio doors and opened them to let in the fresh air. He causally stepped out and looked to his left and then to his right, noticing that each balcony was only separated by a small, climbable bar. He then thought of jumping over the bar and onto HER balcony. He would peer into the girls’ room and find her asleep on the double bed. He would walk over to her and peacefully watch her breathe, only wanting to see those deep blue eyes of hers open and stare for hours into his own. Butterflies rose in his stomach fluttering and making him weak at the knees. She woke in a radiant way and she stared at him before smiling. That beaming smile of hers, the one that would put any man under a spell. Then, he moved closer to her lips. She closed her eyes, awaiting the kiss when…

???: Hey Ash.

Ash whirled round, recognizing the voice of the girl in his daydream.

Ash: Hey Misty.

Misty: You left in kind of a hurry. I was just wondering if anything is wrong?

To Ash, her voice was so sincere and caring. He knew she was truly worried about him.

Ash: (looked down so his hat covered his eyes/smiling) I’m fine, honest.

Misty: Well, err, wanna join me for dinner? Of course everyone is going down together but I thought we could…

Ash: (head lifted so Misty could see his eyes) Could what?

Misty: Sit alone, maybe? Just to talk. I’ve got a couple of things on my mind.

Ash: Such as?

Misty: Now isn’t the time or place. We’ll talk at dinner?

Ash: Sure, that would be great.

Misty: It starts at seven. (turned to got out of the door of the room, then stopped) Remember, it’s formal dress, OK?

Ash: Err… Does that mean tucks?

Misty nodded and turned out of the room after beaming that smile from Ash’s daydream. He stood there, recapping what just happened and then remembered he had no tucks!

Ash: MISTY WAIT!

Misty: Huh?

Ash: I ..err...don’t have any tucks.

Misty: (smiling with squinty eyes) Don’t worry, the Malls’ open. You can rent or buy one down there.

Ash: Thanks but, err, (embarrassed) where is the mall again?

Misty: Take the elevator down back to the reception (using hand movements), and walk round the East side of the waterfall. It should be sign posted from there on.

Ash: Thanks Mist.

Misty: Ash, are sure nothings wrong? You look a little pale.

Ash: I’m OK. (shuts the door behind himself and Misty so that they are out in the corridor). Better go and get my tucks.

Ash starts to walk off when Misty grabs his hand and twirls him back round to face her.

Misty: Knock on my door at ten to seven?

Ash: Sure

Misty: It’s too the left of yours. Number 231. Got it?

Ash: See you at ten to seven, I guess.

Misty turned and entered her room next to his. Ash watched her and then went on his own way to the mall.

Back at reception….

Brad: So, what’s the deal with Misty, Dylan. Is she hot or what?

Dylan: (protective) HEY! Don’t talk about MISTY that way!

Brad: But ya got to admit, she’s mighty fine!

Dylan: I TOLD YOU….

Tracey: Break it UP guys! This is Misty we’re talking about, not Sarah Michelle Gellar! Why am I ALWAYS breaking up fights?!?

Dylan: ‘Coz your a nice guy?

Tracey: Hmm… (puts hands behind his back) guess I am!

Brad: What do you think Tracey?

Tracey: About Sarah Michelle Gellar? Well she is…

Brad: NO! I mean about Misty.

Tracey: Err, she’s a good friend. Nothing like Sarah Michele Gellar.

Brad: Is that all? You don’t think Misty’s amazingly pretty, beautiful and exquisite?

Tracey: (sweatdropping) Err…I….Err

Suddenly, a purple strand of hair appeared in Tracey’s vision. He recognized the hair belonging to Corrie. She had Rachel and Jen standing by her side. Corrie’s navy, short skirt waved as she ran towards him and grab his hand, quickly but very gently.

Corrie: Come on Tracey, you and me have a date with some coffee!

Corrie then drags Tracey to a near café in the mall (not against his will, I might add). Rachel and Jen are left with Brad and Dylan, rather taken back by Corrie’s quick actions. They looked at each other before one of them spoke.

Rachel: I think I’m ganna give my credit card a work out. Anyone coming?

Jen: Let me grab my backpack.

Brad: Hey! Before you guys go off, you meeting us for dinner right?

Jen/Rachel: ‘Course! Seven o’clock at Blue Oceans.

Dylan and Brad waved to Jen and Rachel as they left to do some shopping. Brad stretched and lent back against a pillar near the reception area. His brown curtains drooped down over his eyes as he yawned.

Brad: I’m knackered! I think that battle today with that Team Rocket, or whatever, totally exhausted me!

Dylan: But I DID ALL the work!

Brad: I’m still knackered! I’m gunna catch some snooze. See ya later man. (starts walking towards the elevator)

Dylan: (shouting to Brad) OH SURE! Just LEAVE me HERE why DON’T you! (thinking) What should I do? I’ve already got me tucks for dinner tonight. I could do a bit of swimming or check out that pokemon battle ground. No, I’d rather do that with the rest of the group. What can I do? I know, I’ll go and see Misty! If I see her, I might be able to get things back with her, or is that pushing my luck? I’ll just have to find out for myself.

With a smile on his face, Dylan walked towards the elevator. Just when it was coming down from dropping Brad of at the fourth floor, the doors opened and Dylan waited patiently for the people already in the lift to leave. Then, Dylan saw him.

Dylan: (nodding) Ash,

Ash: (sharply/coldly) Darren

Dylan: It’s Dylan

Ash: Whatever.

Dylan: (ticked off) Do you know if Misty is in her room?

Ash wanted to lie and tell him she wasn’t but decided against it. Then, a thought came into his mind. It was of Misty sitting on her bed with Dylan….kissing. Ash hated the thought and couldn’t get rid of it. He cringed.

Ash: Err yes. She is. Why?

Dylan walked up to Ash and patted him on the shoulder.

Dylan: I think your a little too young to understand, Ash.

Ash: (frustrated) AM NOT!

Dylan: Love to stay and chat but, I have a lady to catch.

With that, Dylan went into the elevator and rode it to the second floor. Ash didn’t trust Dylan one bit, but, he knew he couldn’t do anything about it.

Ash: I don’t like him Pikachu.

Pikachu: (nodding in agreement) Pi…

**********

Misty opened the door only to see Dylan waiting for her to invite him in.

Dylan: Any chance of me coming in?

Misty: Sure!

Dylan stepped into her room and walked around, approvingly. He observed the mess on her double bed and assumed she was unpacking.

Dylan: You never used to live in a Tauros sty.

Misty: (smiling) I’m unpacking.

Dylan: I didn’t interrupt you having a private session with your clothes did I?

Misty: (giggled)

Dylan walked over to Misty so he was standing only a few inches from her face. He stroked her fringe away from her forehead and looked deep into her eyes.

Dylan: I’ve missed you.

Misty: I’ve missed you too.

Dylan: How long has it been since I last saw you? Two years? Five years? A whole eternity?

Misty: (giggled) Two years.

Dylan: Well, it certainly felt like a whole eternity.

Misty: Flattery will get you nowhere.

Dylan: That’s what you said last time. Remember? Under the water fountain back home?

Misty: Yeah I remember.

Misty sat down on the bed in her room. This was too much for her. First, there was Rudey asking her to live with him, then there was Ash, who she thought was upset with her, and now, Dylan. She started to feel a bit light headed and rose a hand up to her head to steady herself. Was it her life spinning or just her head?

Dylan: (sitting down next to Misty) Are you all right?

Misty: I feel a bit faint.

Dylan: (smiling coyly) Maybe the excitement of seeing me is getting to you.

Misty: (smiling) Don’t get your hopes up.

Dylan: Lay down and get some rest then.

Misty: I’ve got to get ready for dinner. So have you in fact!

Dylan: I’ll stay with you if you want and I’ll wake you in half an hour, so you can at least get some sort of rest. That way we’ll both be ready for dinner in time!

Misty: Promise you’ll wake me in half an hour?

Dylan: (questioning look, raised eyebrow) Have I ever let you down before?

Misty: (shrugging) Guess not.

Misty laid down on the crimson designed duvet, her head resting lightly on the pillows. Dylan put his own hand up to her head, making sure she didn’t have a temperature before getting a spare blanket a slowly dropping it over her. Misty closed her eyes, feeling a bit better when she started to drift into a dreamless sleep.

Narrator: What IS Misty doing? Will she feel any better after her nap? What is this Dylan doing? Will Ash ever find any tucks at the Mall? Find out in the next part of A VACATION FOR LURVE.

~ OK, not even I know what’s going on and I’m very sure your very confused yourself, but everything will unfold as the story goes on. As always, email me to let me know how I’m doing. Even if it’s hate mail, I’ll read it. Any improvements or suggestions are welcome.~