Part 3 Knock Knock Knock!!! In the roomed laid Ash completely knocked out from staying up so late. Ash wake up were going to be late for school!!! Yelled an unfamiliar voice. Realizing the voice didn’t sound like his Mom’s. He got up quickly and looked at the doorway standing there an unfamiliar figure ? Ash hurry and get dressed we gotta go to school ? WAAAA!!! Misty what are you doing here Ash yelled also covering up himself in blankets ? Your Mom called me and told me to wake you up Misty said Misty started to blush realizing he was half naked ? Put a shirt on Ashy boy we got school Misty said ? Yeah Yeah Ash said while getting dressed Ash and Misty walked out the door ? Bye Honey have a good first day!!!! Delia shouted Cerulean High school— Ash was amazed at how many people went to the school, simply outnumbered Pallet’s. At the gate of the entry was a majestic Black Deer with silver Antlers representing the school mascot and colors. ? Wow this is a neat school Misty, Ash said ? Yeah it’s alright Misty said ? Well Ash I have to go to class I’ll meet up with you at lunch see ya Misty said ? Ummmmmmmm ok Misty Ash said Without thinking Ash forgot to ask misty where his class was ? O man this is not cool, this school is huge and I’m already lost Ash said. ? Ummmm excuse me…. Ash then turned around to see a huge figure standing in front of him ? Are you lost by any chance ? Uh yeah I’m kinda new and I just transferred here from Pallet and- ? Pallet eh! Well allow me to introduce myself my name is Coach Rupp ? My names Ash Ketchum ? Well Ash do you play any sports seeing how you are from Pallet which is a sports nation over there you have had to play some kind of sport Coach Rupp said ? Well I play Basketball and I also run track Ash said ? Well Ash I would love to see you come out for the team we need some players for the team Coach Rupp said ? I would love to coach!! Ash yelled ? That’s the spirit son!! We could use spirit like that on the team Coach Rupp Yelled The two shook hands and Ash was directed to his class Math class In Math class ? Students we have a new student in our class his name is Ash Ketchum from Pallet town, now yall make him feel welcome. The class greeted Ash as he sat down then the class resumed the session ? Man I like this school already, no one thinks I’m a loser, and I’m practically on the Basketball team, man what else could go right for me Ash thought Just then Ash’s cell phone vibrated in his pocket, out of curiosity he took his phone out and realized it was the same phone number which texted him last night he then read the message ““Meet me by the outside of the cafeteria, O and by the way… Its Misty ?”” ? Oooooo so it was Misty as I thought, Ash thought with a grin ? Well class I will see you guys tomorrow and make sure you do the chapter homework. The teacher yelled out as the class walked out the door. As soon as Ash walked out the class Misty spotted him right away. ? Ash!!! Hey Ash!! ? Misty!! Whats up, what happened to meeting at the cafeteria ? Well I was about to head over there when I noticed we have class next to each other ? O well that’s convenient right Ash said with a wink making Misty blush lightly ? Come on Mr. Suave let’s get something to eat. Misty said The day progressed as Ash and Misty continued classes After School ? Well Ash I got cheerleading practice misty said ? And I’m going to the gym for practice also. ? Wow so you are going to try out for the team eh. ? Yep Mist I’m going for the ultimate goal ? Which is…. Misty said ? For you to take me out on that date Misty blushed furiously ? Well you gotta make the team first and actually win a game. But as soon as I get out of practice I will text you ok Ash. ? K Mist At the gym ? Ok kids listen up this is the newest asset to our Antler family, His name is Ash Ketchum. Greet him, get to know him, cause he will be a part of our team. I know last year wasn’t so hot not winning a game , but that should add some fuel to the fire for you seniors. I don’t wanna have another loosing season. I want to win the division and win the state title. You guys wanna know a funny thing. I got yesterday’s polls and they had us at dead last 0-20 again. Do you know how embarrassing that is? Let’s do something about it. Antlers on 3…. 1…2…3. Everyone shouted out Antlers… Practice seemed to be going by extraordinary. The Cerulean Antlers were playing like a team for the first time in a decade. Things got even better with Ash on the floor. He made all the defenders look ridiculous. ? Alright you guys let’s call it a day, Ash I need to speak with you Everyone walked out and Ash stayed behind ? You wanted to talk with me coach? ? Yes Ash, do you know the last time Cerulean won a state championship??? ? No coach ? It was in 1980. That was over 25 years ago. Truth be told after watching you play today you took me back to those years. We were seniors and we beat New Bark town in the State title 87-79. We finished with a record of 19-1, only lost to Viridian High. ? I see… ? Back then We called the gym the Octagon of Doom, on account of the gym is shaped like an octagon and we always won our games . Our nickname was the doom squad. And Ash I’d like to bring that back this year. Instead of Antler Arena We are changing it back to The Octagon of Doom. ? Sounds good to me coach. ? Now Ketchum Don’t get to big headed every team in our division could be a title contender. And of course the best team in the division the 4 time state champions Viridian high is looking to make another run at the state title. I want to change a lot of things for this program, and I think this year we have the team to do it. But its getting late Ketchum. Practice tomorrow! ? Yes sir! Ash walked out to see a familiar face ? What’s up Mist ? Just got out of cheerleading ? How did that go ? It was ok, so Ash… How was your first practice ? It was great ? How is the team looking??? ? I think we are playing really well together. ? That’s always good to hear. After a long walk home Ash and Misty part there separate ways ? Hi Honey how was your first day of school??? ? It was really good I got to try out for the team and I even made it ? That’s good to hear Ash! ? Well Mom I’m going to bed goodnight. ? Night hun. Things from that point went the same way, Ash continued to go to school and Practice everyday, Misty the same but with cheerleading, Both of each other’s feelings for one another growing slowly 2 months later The first game was coming up on the first Friday of the week and the Viridian Antlers were getting ready for it. At the gym ? Now I have the schedules for our games and I think you should all take a look and get familiar with our opponents, Also I will be handing out jerseys and sweats at this time. So everyone line up so we can get this out the way Everyone lined up for about an hour of uniform handing out. The roster looked simply like this #1-Ash Ketchum #3 -Tristan Yang #7- Josh Soichi #10 –Andrew Harvin #21- Andy Jones #22- Roddy Tucker #45 - Hitake Madara #48- Richard Pearson #50 – Kevin Barret And there schedule looked like this Lavender High- (Home) Pallet High- (Away) Pewter High- (Home) Vermillion High- (Away) – Rivalry Game Celadon High- (Home) Fuchsia High- (Away) Saffron High- ( Home) Viridian High- (Away) Cinnabar High- (Home) Lavender High- (Away) Pallet High- (Home) Pewter High- (Away) Vermillion High- (Home) – Rivalry Game Celadon High- (Away) Fuchsia High- (Home) Saffron High- ( Away) Viridian High- (Home) Cinnabar High- (Away) State Tournament *** Wow Ash thought keying in on the Pallet games ? So let’s get ready for tomorrow’s game Lavender can really shoot the 3 ball well and play some intense defense so we have to get after it. So Antlers on 3! Walking home ? So Ash are you guys ready for tomorrow’s game?? ? Yeah we have been working to hard to lose. ? Hope so the whole town is going to the game and even tho we may not be that good, we still show pride in our school. ? Nice to have the home crowd behind us. ? So what number did you get ? Number 1 ? Number one eh that’s cool, hope you score more than that, Misty joked ? Low blow Mist! I hope I do to though Ash said. ? Well see you tomorrow Ash, Ill be cheering for you guys all the way! ? Yeah! See ya Mist Later that night, It was a restless one for Ash, But you could understand right, This would be his first game ever, and it was a lot of pressure for him. But he knew deep down inside what he would have to do to win it. It would take a lot of courage to win, and he knew he would have to dig deep. Deep down Ash felt like not only the team captain, but also the team leader. He was the floor general, the Master on the court. And he knew he would have to step his game up if he wants to win tomorrow…….