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Pokemon: <3Shi (3ShiShipping Rated R)

Takuta-Nui

Writer I Am
Yay, an update! I can't review every bit, but I'll just let you know I still can't get over how many good Pokemon you've created. Good to see that our favourite lovers are reunited, though not completely. Wonder how they'll break the spell?
 

articuno_trumps_all

<========Ball Squeez
I don't have much time, so I can't really write a long review, but I really enjoyed Richie's role in this section. He's starting to get more and more like the Richie I know. LOL Sorry for the short comment.
 

GAR

Beginning Trainer
We open on Gary and Richie looking wide-eyed at a giganticly enormous building, over eighty feet tall and streatching at least
a quarter of a mile in length. Pikachu is perched on Gary's sholder, and Sparky is perched on Richie's. They walk through a
large park area, which is nessessary to reach the main entrance.

GARY
This place is amazing!

Richie, who is holding a struggling Ash, nods.

RICHIE
You must be very proud, Nyla.

NYLA
Well, my organization only makes up a fifth of this building's
resouces. You see this is the Pokemon Psychic Institute of
Knowledge and Understanding. Myself and five others pooled
together to make this an epicenter of the latest in knowledge
obtaining, offering five different brances.

GARY
What are the five branchs?

NYLA
Well, you know mine. Psychic Abuse Foundation. But my
scientists do cover *many* vaious fields. The second is the
Association of Wiccan Heritage. The third is the Paranormal
Acedemia, a fountain of knowledge which offers degrees.
The last two are more science-based; The Continuum Department
and finally the Scientific Study of Magics Association.

RICHIE
And you all work together! How efficient!

NYLA
Indeed, I take pride in knowing that long after I'm gone, progress
will continue for the betterment of us all. Plus, I have a killer office.

They enter the building. The quiet setting is interrupted as three figures
emerge from the sky and crash LOUDLY in a bed of flowers.

***


Fade to black

POKEMON: <3SHI

CHAPTER TEN: P.P.I. PUNK!

ASH
(voice)
P. P. I. Punk!

***

We cut to Ash, sleeping on a hospital table. His arms are tied to the restraints. Gary and Richie watch
as one nurse injects Ash with a needle, then another hooks an IV to his wrist. Nyla approaches them.

NYLA
Well, I had my entire team going over all the preliminary data overnight, and
I'm happy to report that we have successfully identified the precise frequency
of the Knoll's magic. I'm confident we can eradicate most of the side-effects.

RICHIE
Most of them?

NYLA
Well, in essese, Ash's long-term memories of both of you are blocked.

RICHIE
Blocked? He doesn't remember us?

The three turn and watch Ash as his pulse is being monitored.

NYLA
His short term memory isn't affected, so he does remember you for about the past week
or so. Essentially, the people he loves the most, he forgets the quickest. Well,
with his memories returned, the outcome will totally be in your favor.

GARY
No wonder Ash hates us. Tommy evened up the score card. Loser.

NYLA
We still haven't apprehended Thomas Knoll. He's the real key to all
of this.

GARY
He is?

RICHIE
It's his spell. Only he can truly break it.

GARY
What?!? So why are we bothering with this?

NYLA
Because I truly don't think Thomas will, no matter how
much force we muster up. The Knoll's are a powerful lot
and now they are angry. Right now, your best bet is to let the
doctors do their work. It's all non-evasive...he won't feel
a thing, and he'll be out of surgary in an hour, tops.

Richie and Gary look at each other. Richie grabs Gary's hand.

RICHIE
I think we just want to stay here until it's over.

GARY
We're not going to let him out of our sight until we know he's safe.

Nyla nods, a smile across his face.

NYLA
I get the feeling Ash is going to be glomped the moment you three reunite.

Gary cocks his head to the right, while Richie looks up at Nyla.

GARY/RICHIE
Glomped?

***

The main entrance opens, and Team Rocket enter. They are amazed at the grandness.

JESSIE
I could see myself as a CEO of a place like this.

JAMES
For some reason, I'd love having the *cutest* office cubicle!
I could decorate it with chincy posters that say 'hang in there, Pichu'.

JESSIE
I'm thinking of being CEO and you're thinking of being a peon?
I think I'm gonna like it here...

MEOWTH
You know what I'm thinkin'? This place would be the most, hands-down
impressive Team Rocket base in the world! Picture it...

We fuzz out to see Giovanni waking up in bed. He's in boxers. He
hears a knocking, and walks to his bedroom door.

MEOWTH
(voice)
Picture da Boss waking up one mornin', and he realizes that three
welcomes visitors have returned. Who is it, you might ask? It's
US!

The door opens to reveal a haggardly Jessie, a very effemanant and
loudly dressed James, a Wobbuffet that's constantly hitting itself with
a piece of wood, and a taller, studlier version of our Meowth.

Giovanni is awe-struck to see them, and blushes when he locks eyes with
Meowth.

MEOWTH USING GIOVANNI VOICE
Why if it isn't my favorite field operative Meowth. Have you been able to
whip these imbucils into shape yet?

MEOWTH
(voice)
We are happy to report that we have built a Team Rocket base!
Not in boring old Hoenn, but on Ganymede, the capitol of exotic,
rare and POWERFUL Pokemon!

Giovanni gasps, takes Meowth in his hands, and begins watzing with
him to a rose-petaled background. Then, they dance right into their
new Team Rocket base, the former P.I.I. The music ends as Giovanni
dips Meowth.

MEOWTH
When he sees how glorious this place is, he'll say with pride...

MEOWTH USING GIOVANNI VOICE
For giving me the most priceless gift a boss could ever want,
I am granting Meowth, Jessie and James full partnership.
Congratulations!

The fantasy fuzzes out to see a VERY nunplussed Jessie and James.

JAMES
But we're on the other side of the world! Even the most remote Team
Rocket outpost is thousands upon thousands of miles away!

JESSIE
How would the Boss ever get here to see it?

MEOWTH
Ash questions later! Now...we need to infilturate our way to the top.

JESSIE/JAMES
Right.

Suddenly, a Woman's voice can be heard, calling to them.

WOMAN
Hey there!

Team Rocket jump suspiciously. Then they smile unevenly at her.

WOMAN
Are y'all lost? I just know you two are here for the annual rare
Pokemon Exhibition and Information Exchange, am I right or am
I right?

Jessie and James look at each other.

JESSIE
Er....you're right?

The woman smiles gleefully.

WOMAN
I knew it! Everybody always says I'm not psychic, but I KNOW
deep down that I really am! Tee hee! I'm Marsha! And judging
from that strange and interesting Pokemon you have there....
feline....looks like a gold coin where the third eye should be....
you must be a very interesting psychic-type cat.

MEOWTH
Oh you'd be amazed!

MARSHA
Oh my goodness! You can talk! How incredibly cool!

MEOWTH
If you think dat's impressive, you should see my Fury Swipes!

MARSHA
Wow, won't you all please come this way! A large reward is
granted by the Department Heads for most unique Pokemon
and I think you might just qualify!

That's all Team Rocket needs to hear, and they are eagerly following her.

***

Ash's unconscious body is motionless when an older man who...for all
intents and purposes...is dressed like an old-fashioned Voo-doo doctor...
but he does have a lab jacket that reads Dr. Tallyman.

DR. TALLYMAN
Nurse, bring in...the Subconivore.

The nurse seems frightened at first, but complies and within moments a
very grizzly looking Pokemon is wheeled in, strapped to a hospital gurney itself.
It resembles a Ghastly at first glance, but in reality looks very different. A purple static
can be seen hovering around it.

NURSE
Ready, doctor.

Outside the operation room, Gary and Richie whip out their Pokedexs'.

DEXTER
Subconivore, the Nightmare Devour Pokemon. Subconivore are found
at night near large groups of sleepers. During the day, it nourishes itself
on the various dreams it has digested. High level Subconivore have
the ability to control nightmares.

DR. TALLYMAN
Subconivore, target the alien brainwaves and Neurofeast!

Subconivore's eyes glow and it goes into a trance-like state.

Richie turns to Gary.

RICHIE
This must be what Nyla meant by non-evasive.

***

Jessie and James enter a large Conference Room, and see dozens of various trainers
with their Pokemon. They are intimidated at first, but maintain their stature.

MARSHA
Here we are! The competition isn't for awhile so fave fun!
We have a complimentary food and drink table over there...

Team Rocket are immediately gone from Marsha's side, and pushing people over on their
way to the snack table. Once they arrive, they immediately begin chowing down. Wobbuffet
lets himself out of his Pokeball and begins eating. Seviper ends up doing the same.

MARSHA
My, what a...healthy appetite.

***

Back in the waiting area, the two lovers sit quietly. Richie has his head resting on Gary's
sholder, while Gary has his head resting on Richie's head.

The door opens, and Dr. Tallyman exits the room. Richie and Gary both stand.

DR. TALLYMAN
I am pleased to announce that Mr. Ketcham is going
to be fine, the operation was a success.

Gary smiles, but Richie still looks nervous.

RICHIE
So he's back to normal?

DR. TALLYMAN
Save for the spell itself being broken, he's as normal as
ever. Keeping him away from the mind controller, of
course, is prudent. But aside from that, he's back.

Richie grabs Gary in a bear hug, and Gary returns the gesture. After a moment, the two
part and smile with joy back at the doctor.

GARY
Can we see him now?

DR. TALLYMAN
I'm afraid right now he needs his rest.

Gary looks down, disapointed. Richie's eyes sadden and widen as he looks at the doctor.

RICHIE
Pleeeease? It'll just be for a minute. We just want to see him.

Dr. Tallyman looks at Richie's pleadful gaze, and finally nods.

DR. TALLYMAN
Okay, but only for a minute or two.

He smiles at Richie, and proceeds to walk away. Gary and Richie smile at each other.

GARY
I need to remember you can do that.

Richie giggles as the two walk into Ash's room.

GARY
He looks like...well, if I believed in Angels he would be one.

RICHIE
Agreed. And just think...when he wakes up, we'll be together again!

GARY
The last several days will be but a crappy memory.

Nyla enters the room but stops at the doorway.

NYLA
Congratulations! I hear the operation went even better than expected.

RICHIE
Thanks, now we just need to get Ash off this island so Tommy can't
warp his mind again.

NYLA
Well, that would be a sure fire way to insure Ash doesn't suffer
a relapse. Hmmmm....I know it's not *impossible* to escape this
Island. For example, enterprising Psibattlers are allowed to
visit Victory Island after winning the Psibattles. Victory Island
is home to several Pokemon powerful enough to return you.

GARY
We've heard.

RICHIE
That was our original plan. But we've been led to believe
there are other ways.

Nyla think for a moment.

NYLA
Hmmm, I'll tell ya what. I'll go confer with a colleague of mine, and
you two go relax. Now Ash looks better than you two.

GARY
The past several days have been very stressfull.

NYLA
If you go right down this hallway, and down the steps, you'll find
a magnificent courtyard. The Pokemon that thrive there are known
for their naturalistic healing properties.

RICHIE
Sounds perfect. Thank you.

***

Jessie and James have both somehow produced elegant looking clothing.
Marsha and Jessie are both sipping champaigne glasses.

JESSIE
This island *must* be finally bringing us good luck because
this looks like a Pokemon Contest! I'll naturally win!

MARSHA
What's a Pokemon contest?

JESSIE
Oh..well, it's similar to this. You choose a Pokemon, show off it's
beauty and talent...win a beautiful ribbon...

MARSHA
Sounds interesting! Have you won many?

JESSIE
Well of course! And since I swept the competition then,
I'll surely do the same here.

MARSHA
How many psychic Pokemon are you bringing up on stage?

Jessie freezes.

JESSIE
You can bring up more than one?

Marsha laughs.

MARSHA
More than one? The more rare psychic Pokemon you have,
the better! The more...elite trainers usually show off THREE
rare psychic Pokemon.

Jessie grins and goes silent. A glint can be seen in her eyes.

JESSIE
Well, we'll see what I can do then.

Jessie walks over to James, who is chatting with several other effemenate
Pokemon trainers his age, Rory and Chet.

RORY
My Technoflava is programmed with over a thousand different songs.

JAMES
Oooh, really?

CHET
Most of it's disco. His house is practically a full-blown dance club.

JAMES
Sounds like fun! I haven't boogied in ages!

Jessie watches this and thinks a moment. She smiles.

JESSIE
Pardon me *boys*....James, I need to speak with you...

She pulls him away by the arm.

JAMES
What is it?!?

JESSIE
James! I need to borrow your Chimecho.

James gasps.

JAMES
Why on Earth would you want my prescious Chimecho?

JESSIE
I just found out this isn't like a normal Pokemon contest.
Here, quantity owns quality! With Meowth, Wobbuffet,
Dustox and Chimecho that will give me *four* psychic
Pokemon that are so rare, I'll....er, we'll win for sure!

JAMES
But Meowth isn't a psychic Pokemon.

JESSIE
Sure it is! Meowth!

Meowth is indulging in a glass of milk. He walks over to Jessie.

JESSIE
Inform James that Meowths have psychic abilities.

Meowth thinks.

MEOWTH
Well Jimmy, it depends on the Meowth. I've known Meowths
that knew Hypnosis, Amnesia...even Dream Eater!

JAMES
You wouldn't know any of those by any chance?

MEOWTH
Maybe...

Meowth spins around and stares into Wobbuffet's eyes.

MEOWTH
Look into my eyes. You are getting sleepy. You are
falling asleep. Sleeep. Sleeeeep.

Jessie and James lean in, wondering if Wobbuffet's motionlessness is a sign.

WOBBUFFET
Wobbuffet!*
(*...I can wait)

Meowth sighs with defeat. Jessie grits her teeth.

JESSIE
This isn't what I need to hear right now. Meowth,
you'll figure out a way to impress those judges.
Or else.

Chimecho floats by serenely and Jessie grabs it
forcefully, fire in her eyes and venom shooting
from her mouth.

CHIMECHO
If you mess up, I will gladly watch you glide
down a PAPER SHREDDER!

CHIMECHO
CHIIIIME!!!!*
(*CHIIIIME!)
***

Gary and Richie enter the courtyard, and smile serenely at the lush gardens and
grassy knolls. Random people can be seen dotting the area, all of them appear to
be in relaxed, good moves. Richie removes his hat, allowing the sun to bring out the
red highlights in his brunette hair, and smiles as the two make their way through rose
bushes.

GARY
Wow, I didn't realize it but a huge weight has been lifted off my sholder.

Richie grabs Gary's hand.

RICHIE
You were brave through the whole thing, thank you.

GARY
Hey, you were there for me. I should be thanking you!
It was you being there that kept me together.

The two smile at each other, and draw closer as they walk.

RICHIE
This place is really nice...

They come across a partially shaded area...a patch of grass nuzzled between two bright
flower bushes, both various shades of violet. Richie grins and pulls a stunned Gary sideways,
and both fall into the grass.

GARY
Hey!

The two grab each other and laughingly roll around a bit, before Richie manages to find himself
successfully straddling Gary, his hands holding Gary's wrists to the ground. Richie winks and smirks.

RICHIE
Gotcha.

GARY
Got me.

Richie smiles, leans down, closes his eyes and plants a sweet kiss on his lips. He rests his body down
onto Gary's, the sweet kiss becoming more forceful and deep. He then rises back up quickly.

RICHIE
We better stop...

GARY
Or they'll kick us out for indecency.

Richie sighs and rolls off of Gary, now laying on his side and propping his head up with his wrist and his elbow
firmly planted on the ground. He smiles.

RICHIE
So what do you think about what that old guy said?

GARY
I dunno. Ash is on this grand journey to help out gay people. It sounds ridiculous.

RICHIE
Well, maybe. But when I think about Ash's life...he does help an aweful lot of people.

GARY
True. Like Todd and Tracey. They wouldn't have met if it weren't for Ash.

Richie's smiles subsides a little.

RICHIE
Tracey? So you know him?

GARY
Know him? Gramps lets him use *my* room.

Richie bites his lower lip a moment, then narrows his eyes.

RICHIE
Did you ever...get with him?

Gary's eyes widen and he sweatdrops.

GARY
TRACEY?!? He creeps me out! I caught him sketching me twice...once while
I was sleeping...and the other while I was bathing!

RICHIE
He does like to draw. So did you do him?

Gary is about to reply when he suddenly stops and smirks.

GARY
You did, didn't you?

Richie smiles innocently and shrugs.

RICHIE
Oh yeah, he was begging for more the whole time.

Gary erupts in laughter.

GARY
I know! He's such a creepy guy but he really knows how to work that behind.

Richie and Gary both erupt in a fit of laughter as wind rustles through their hair.

RICHIE
So have you had many...guys on the side?

GARY
Like I told Ash...five guys. My first was one of my cheerleader's brothers...who may
as well have been a cheerleader himself. Then I went for a long time, waiting for Ash.
After I while I met a Gym Leader named Morty.

RICHIE
Whoa, I battled Morty! He's really cool!

GARY
I almost fell for him...I think we understood each other. Finally I gave in and
got with Tracey. He became needy really quickly...thank goodness he found
Todd.

RICHIE
No kidding.

GARY
The last guy is one of my interns back at the lab. Jordan. I'm almost
glad Team Rocket abducted me, cuz I didn't want to break his heart.

RICHIE
Yeah.

GARY
So, what about you? If I recall, you've been with more than me.

Richie grins.

RICHIE
Well, most of them are Pokemon trainers. The first was this really cocky
"Gym Leader" wannabe named AJ. I owned him...I guess he was so caught
up on his "100 wins" that he underestimated me.

GARY
I get the feeling a lot of people underestimate you.

Richie smiles, his blue eyes shimmer.

RICHIE
You're not wrong.

Gary grunts.

RICHIE
So my second was Ash, and after him was this really...to put it mildly...
obnoxious trainer named Lance. He was cute...he had pink hair...but
all he talked about was how important he was....he had to go. He was
fun to dominate, but that was it.

GARY
Lance....how do I know that name?

RICHIE
I dunno, he didn't talk about his occupation. Anyways, next came this really
hot librarian in Johto. I was researching mysterious Pokemon, and ended up
doing some extra researching after the library closed.

GARY
Really...

RICHIE
Next was a guy a couple years younger than us named Oliver. He's what
they call a 'Whirl Cup Brat'. His parents were richer than mine. Guess what
his first Pokemon was?

GARY
A Politoad?

RICHIE
Nope. Good guess, but his parents bought him a Lanturn.

GARY
Whoa. You don't see those everyday.

RICHIE
Then came Tracey. Then I met an older man named Silver. He was kind
of like Ash, very sweet. There was also this one guy I got with back in
the past, but he pretty much likes girls.

GARY
Back in the past?

RICHIE
Long story.

***

In the Conference Room, Marsha approaches Jessie.

MARSHA
The Corporate Heads are entering right now!

She points to the grand stairwell, and Jessie sees seven people walking down the stairs.
A woman in classy attire runs to the podium.

WOMAN
Welcome everyone! I am Ginny!!! Four time winner and your host for this evening!

The audience applauds.

GINNY
And now I'd like to introduce to you our judges, the heads of the departments!
From the Association of Wiccan Heritage, Yvonne Lenk and Tabatha!
From the Psychic Abuse Foundation, meet Nyla and Caleb! From the
Continuum Department, say hello to Mistriss Mowavah! From the
Scientisic Study of Magics Association, Dr. Madelyn Lesch and from the
Paranormal Academia Department, Dr. Nikolas Bolt.

Marsha leans over to Jessie.

MARSHA
Well, they're all there. This year will be tough.

Jessie sees Caleb and Nyla, and closes her eyes in frustration.

JESSIE
This could be a problem....

Jessie sneaks away to James, who is still involved in a lively conversation
with Rory and Chet.

JESSIE
James! Red alert!

She spins him around, and when he sees Caleb and Nyla, he freaks as well.

JAMES
The museum loser and that psychic cop? Great, we might as well quit.

JESSIE
Absolutely not. Our idea will go as planned, but you'll need to change your
look even more.

JAMES
And what about you?

Jessie thinks a moment, then sighs. She whips out a brush and VOILA! James
gasps as Jessie makes her hair look luxuriously beautiful and girlish. She then
applies purple and pink make-up.

JESSIE
Meet Jessica! I'm just a sweet and lovely young beauty from a distant villiage
on Ganymede.

JAMES
Most impressive.

JESSIE
The prize will be mine.

***

Richie and Gary are sitting in a section called The Eatery. Both are drinking.
Richie has water, Gary has green tea.

RICHIE
Do you think about what Ash told us?

Gary nods.

GARY
When he said he's been with over thirty guys? I don't know...

RICHIE
Would it matter?

GARY
I don't know. We're all sixteen. On average, that would be about...five
a year since he was ten?

RICHIE
We don't know to what degree he was with these guys. It could have been
light stuff.

Gary takes a sip and purses his lips.

GARY
Ya think?

RICHIE
I dunno. He is *quite* the bottom.

***

GINNY
I see we have more spectators this year than actual participants.
I'd like to remind you all that even if you don't have the rarest Pokemon,
or a bucket load of them, it's not like you can't show off your great captures
all the same! We *love* psychic Pokemon all the same! Now, on to our first
guest. Maureen from Emerald Caverns!

A posh looking woman with raven-black hair steps onto the stage.

MAUREEN
Dazzle them! Premunition! Dejoodlevu!

Maureen's Pokemon appear. One appears to be a Cannon, while the other looks
like a poodle.

Ginny smiles and looks at the entry forms.

GINNY
Well, well, well! I haven't seen either of these in a decade! Very nice, ideed!
Let's see....Premunition is the Psychic Armory Pokemon. It's one of the toughest
out there, as it can blast psychic attacks at enemies with ease. And awwwwe!
A Dejoodlevu! That's the Hyper Aware Poodle Pokemon, and isn't it prescious?!?

Jessie smirks.

JESSIE
Hmph. There's no competition there.

Marsha smiles.

MARSHA
True, while they are both nice...I have a feeling this year will bring us better.

***

In a white hallway, Gary and Richie make their way back to Ash's room. They enter,
and see the bed is empty. They are both alarmed.

GARY
Oh no, where is he now?

RICHIE
You don't think...

Suddenly, a hand is wrapping around both Gary's and Richie's eyes, and a figure springs
up to yell in their ears.

FIGURE
GOTCHA BOTH HA HA!!!!

Richie and Gary, shocked, fall into the bed on impact, and immediately turn over to see Ash,
still in his hospital gown, laughing heartily. His left arm is behind his neck, and his right is holding
his gut.

GARY
Ashy?

Ash winks and sticks out his tongue.

ASH
Yep. Thanx so much! I can't believe I almost married Tommy...

Upon saying his name, Ash gets a bit distant and misty-eyed. Richie notices
this and quickly grabs Ash, yanking him onto himself. Ash laughs and begins making
out with Richie, while Gary gives Ash a kiss on the back of his neck.

RICHIE
So you remember everything?

ASH
You mean the whole thing? Yeah. I remember it. Looking back
it's kinda like I wasn't thinking right...but it seemed right somehow.

RICHIE
The spell's not broken. Science has cured you, but you're not immune
to his....charms, just yet.

GARY
Pikachu is outside. You've really ****** him off this time.

RICHIE
Yeah...And where is Shi?

Ash's eyes widen.

ASH
Ah!

Ash quickly jumps up, oblivious to the fact that he is in a hospital
gown and sporting a tent, begins running to the dresser. When he sees
it's empty, he runs into the hallway.

ASH
Where's my backpack?!?

Several older teenage girls in candystriper dresses walk by and giggle. Ash looks
down and blushes.

ASH
Oh great.

Pikachu and Sparky look up at Ash. Pikachu frowns and looks away.

ASH
Pikachu! I'm sorry! I really was a jerk, I know it! But you know I love you!

Sparky looks at Pikachu with tenderness.

SPARKY
Pika...pikapichupi*
(*See? I told you he would be back to normal after they were done.)

PIKACHU
Piiiika*
(I don't know. First he ditches me for Gary and Richie...now he ditches me for Tommy)

ASH
You're my best buddy! I would never have forgiven myself
if something happoned to you! I love you!

Pikachu shifts his eyes a moment, smiles, and perks up. He hops up into
Ash's arms.

SPARKY
Pika!*
(Thank goodness that wasn't a thirty minute drama!)

***

GINNY
And now, please welcome Lady Jessica!

Lady Jessica giggles and hops onto the stage.

JESSIE
Like, hello all! I am the young and lovely Lady Jessica!
And I scowled the very hidden bowels of Ganymede and
guess what I found! Go! Dustox! Wobbuffet! Chimecho!

The three appear from it's Pokeballs'. Dustox flutters happily.

DUSTOX
Duuuuustox!*
(*Hi everybody! I'm Dustox!!!!)

Wobbuffet salutes proudly.

WOBBUFFET
Wobb-UFFET!!!!*
(...and yet I find myself wondering...will they like me? Or will they throw me into the rueful
gutters of the city, a pale wretched version of my former glorious self. Oh, there is an ironic
humor to my calamity, for the entire world to witness. Take my soul! Shatter it, tear it!)

CHIMECHO
Chime Chime Chime.....*
(Chime Chime Chime......)

JESSIE
And of course, my star of the stage....Meowth!

Meowth hops up, and cutely does cat-like stunts.

GINNY
I must say, Lady Jessica. What an....*impressive* collection
of rare Pokemon. I've never seen these before! Have any of
you all?

Everyone in the audience shakes their heads.

GINNY
Amazing. According to this...Dustox is the Poison Moth. Interesting.
Wobbuffet is the Patient Pokemon and Chimecho is the Wind Chime
Pokemon. Meowth is the Cat Scratch Pokemon.

JESSIE
Chimecho, use Psywave! Dustox, use Psybeam! Wobbuffet, use Mirror Coat!
Then, Dustox...gust them into the air!

Chimecho and Dustox send their multicolored psychic attacks at a nervous
Wobbuffet, who sweatdrops.

WOBBUFFET
Wobbu!*
(I'm going to have a headache after this...)

Wobbuffet shimmers brightly and sends the attacks upwards, where Dustox Gusts them into the air
where they collide into a beautiful shimmering spectacle.

AUDIENCE
Ooooh....

GINNY
Amazing! You combined them all so well, I feel like I should have paid admission!

Jessie laughs triumphantly.

GINNY
But we still haven't seen Meowth display his talent.

Meowth hops up to Ginny and grabs the microphone.

MEOWTH
Hi dere! I'm Meowth, and as you can see my keen psychic
abilities allowed me to learn how to speak like a Human!

AUDIENCE
*gasp*

MEOWTH
Now, all I need is a volunteer fron da audience! Preferably one
dat can't communicate with dere Pokemon using telepathy!

A few arms raise, and Meowth picks a small girl with a Psigel.

GINNY
Awwe, she has a Psigel! Not the most rarest, but a catch nonetheless!

MEOWTH
Meowth, meowth, meowth!*
(*So what have you been itching to tell your master?)

Psigel, a glop of gelatenous ooze, smiles meekly.

PSIGEL
Psigel. Gel! Psi...psigel.*
(*Tell her to stop telling me to use Kaboom. It hurts! And she needs
to clean her balls more often!)

Meowth smiles innocently.

MEOWTH
It's saying it loves you very much but when you use Kaboom it
hurts it! And it would like you to wash it's Pokeball.

GIRL
Oh my! I'm so sorry Psigel!

AUDIENCE
Awwwe.

GINNY
I must say, this has been a most unique display of psychic talent!

JESSIE
When I'm involved, expect nothing less! Ha ha!

The audience applauds loudly. The judges look impressed.

***

Ash, who has his clothes back on, looks frantically through his back pack.

ASH
I know I threw it in here somewhere!

Suddenly, he finds the Pokeball. He looks at it with a gaze at first, then throws
it sadly into the air. Shi pops out, sees Ash, and flies to him....knocking him over with
force as he bear hugs him.

SHI
Shiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii!!!!!!!!!*
(ASH! I MISSED YOU! I KNEW SOMETHING WAS WRONG BUT I WAS TRAPPED! I LOVE YOU!)

Ash, shocked from the fall, quickly smiles and laughs.

ASH
I love you too, Shi!

Richie smiles, as does Gary.

RICHIE
Well, I think it's time to find Nyla. Get ourselves off Ganymede once and for all.

ASH
Yeah.

***

In the conference room, all the trainers are lined up on the stage. James is being tugged out the
side-entrance by Chet and Rory. Ginny happily walks up with an envelope.

GINNY
And now, the moment you've all been waiting for! The
winner is....Lady Jessica!

Jessie laughs out loud, truly happy with her accomplishment. She steps forward and
is handed a boquet of exotic flowers, and a tiera is placed on her head. She gasps, and as
she sees the audience applaud, she can't help but shed a few tears of joy.

JESSIE
All my life this is what I was born for. It feels good to finally get it.

GINNY
And of course, let's not forget about her fabulous prizes!
Lady Jessica, you've won an entire year's supply of the
most prestegious beauty products on the island! And
don't forget about the VIP Card, which allows you free
dining an any fine resturaunt on the island. And, of course,
a handsom sum of money.

JESSIE
Thank you Ginny, thank you audience! I'll be outside after
to autograph photos of myself! Only ten dollars!

Meowth pops up.

MEOWTH
And if *you'd* like Meowth, psychic pokemon extraordinare to
help *you* communicate with your Pokemon, I'll be outside too!
Only twentyfive dollars a conversation!

In the judges stand, Caleb looks over to Nyla as they walk down to congratulate the winner along with the
rest of the judges..

CALEB
There is something awefully familiar about that Pokemon.

NYLA
I've seen one before...but the trainer was a skanky older woman
with horrid fashion sense.

Jessie spins around and glares at Nyla and Caleb, fire literally smoldering out of her eyes.
She grits her teeth and elegantly extends her hand. Both men shake it.

JESSIE
Well, if you'll excuse me, I have to meet my adoring fans! ha ha!

Jessie waltzes away.

***

We cut to outside the Institution, where Ash flies out of the exit, with an equally exhuberant
Pikachu, Sparky and Shi. Ash jumps into the air.

ASH
Yeah!!!
.
Richie, Nyla, Gary and Caleb all exit behind him.

CALEB
Wow, you three have really come a long way since I met you
in Cherry Bust Villiage.

GARY
I can't believe you are the co-founder of this organization.

RICHIE
I know. I've had my fair share of once-in-a-lifetime happenstances.

Ash runs off to play with the three Pokemon. The rest linger at the stairwell.

CALEB
Well, don't blame me! Blame the laws of probability.

RICHIE
How so?

Nyla grins.

NYLA
They don't exactly apply on this island. People tend to get used to it.
Other people can learn to use it to their advantage.

RICHIE
In that case, it's even more vital that we vacate this island.

GARY
Who knows if Tommy will try again.

RICHIE
Nyla, you said you know someone who can help us?

WOMAN'S VOICE
That would be me, young man.

Richie and Gary both turn to see Mistress Mowava, one of the judges from
the contest. A very short, rather portly woman wearing a hawaiian mu-mu and
wearing an Indian Turquoise necklace. She has dark sunglasses and curly, almost
frizzy to 'fro standards, hairstyle. Her heavy accent is Ukranian-like.

MISTRESS MOWAVAH
I am Mistress Mowavah. I run the Continuum Department.

Richie and Gary both look down at the lady with curiosity.

RICHIE
Uh....hi.

GARY
It's...an honor to meet you.

MISTRESS MOWAVAH
Have no fear, dearies. I hold the solution to your stranded nature.

Both teens' eyes widen.

RICHIE
You do?

MISTRESS MOWAVAH
You'll be back wherever it is that you're from within the day.

***

Ash and Shi are chasing after Sparky and Pikachu when they come
across a crowd flocking around a central figure.

ASH
Hey, I wonder what's going on?

Ash pushes his way through the crowd, and finds 'Lady Jessica', at
a shoddily hand-made booth, signing autographs for cash.

JESSIE
That's right! Come see my incredibly rare psychic Pokemon! Only
five dollars and you can gaze at their beauty.

Ash runs up. Jessie sees him and freaks.

JESSIE
What do you want!!!!!!

Ash fishes in his pocket and withdraws five dollars.

ASH
Uh....can I see the Pokemon?

Jessie sweatdrops.

JESSIE
Uh....

Ash happily hands her the money and walks to an area hidden by a makeshift curtain.
There he sees Dustox, Wobbuffet, Chimecho, and Meowth, who is helping a lady
speak with her Coituscopia.

ASH
Hey, these aren't psychic Pokemon! It's Team Rocket's Pokemon!

Meowth shakes his fist at Ash angrily.

MEOWTH
We are so rare! At least here we are!

ASH
Yeah, I suppose....but wait! That would mean...

Ash points at Jessie, who quickly decides to set up shop for the day.

JESSIE
Well loyal fans, I'm afraid it's time to go now!

James, looking somewhat disheveled, returns to the group.

JAMES
Sorry, I was busy with Chet and Rory.

Ash gasps.

ASH
It's Team Rocket!

Jessie sighs as she looks at her adoring fans, who really do adore her.

JESSIE
*sigh* Well, it was nice being loved and adored for once....but
I am a villianess at heart.

JAMES
Did I miss something?

Gary, Nyla, Richie and Caleb approach, Mistress Mowavah right behind them.

Jessie smiles at James.

JESSIE
Prepare for trouble with a victory streak!

JAMES
And make it double since winning's for keeps.

JESSIE
To protect the world from devistation.

JAMES
To unite all people within our nation.

JESSIE
To denounce the evils of truth and love.

JAMES
To extend our reach to the stars above!

Jessie throws off her dress, revealing her classic attire.

JESSIE
Jessie!

JAMES
James!

JESSIE
Team Rocket, blast off at the speed of light.

JAMES
I may not know what's going on but I'll still win the fight!

Meowth cutely appeals to the audience.

MEOWTH
Meeeeeowth! That's right!

WOBBUFFET
Woooobbuuuuffeeeeet!*
(With exception to Meowth, Jessie really didn't do anything wrong so make that Double Right!)

CHIMECHO
Chiiiiiiime!*
(Chiiiiiime!)

DUSTOX
Dustox!!!!!*
(*Hey I'm joining in too! Yay!)

GARY/NYLA/RICHIE/CALEB
Team Rocket!

James scratches his head.

JAMES
So what *is* happening? What's with the tiera?

JESSIE
You're looking at the *winner* of this year's contest!

CALEB
Well, I may not like you very much, but you *did* win.

JESSIE
That's right, so if you'll excuse me...

ASH
I don't trust them! They're probably trying to steal Pokemon.

Jessie casually looks around...everyone has their Pokemon.

JESSIE
Hahahaha....wrong again, wimp.

MEOWTH
Yeah! It's obvious *someone's* jealous....

Team Rocket start leaving. Suddenly, a small golden trinket with bedazzling jewels
falls from Meowth's napsack filled with money. Everyone gasps.

JESSIE
Er....what's that?

MEOWTH
This? I found it....it's shiny.....

NYLA
That's the P.P.I.'s signature power stone! It's prescious to us!

MISTRESS MOWAVAH
This is an OUTRAGE!

Ash smiles.

ASH
Pikachu, thunderbolt!

PIKACHU
PiiiikaaaaCHUUUUUUUU!!!!!

Team Rocket is electrocuted, and fly into the air. Jessie is in lighter spirits, and James has his arms
crossed.

JESSIE
Well, at least I'm getting a tiera and mucho cash this time.

JAMES
We were this close to not being blasted off, thanks Meowth.

MEOWTH
I swear I had no idea it was that valuable! It was cheaply made, I thought it was a
dollar store item.

JAMES
We lost our supreme Team Rocket Base.

JESSIE
Who needs bases when I am clearly destined to be a Contest Winner!

JAMES
Well until then...

TEAM ROCKET
We're blasting off again!

WOBBUFFET
Wobbuffet!*
(*Whatever...)

MISTRESS MOWAVAH
You have...interesting Pokemon dear. What in the world is this?

Ash pets his Shi, who smiles happily.

ASH
This is Shi!

Mistress Mowavah's expression turns from intrigue to recognition.

MISTRESS MOWAVAH
A Shi....of course, you three must be the ripple all the
true psychics have been feeling lately.

NYLA
It's a shame you didn't enter the contest because historically
Shi's always win. Unfortunately Team Rocket made out
with all the prizes.

CALEB
I did really enjoy her show. And that talking Meowth....I found
out my Technoflava hates emo music.

MISTRESS MOWAVAH
Please....all, come with me.

Nyla watches her walk towards the forest, and he wrinkles his eyebroiws.

NYLA
Shouldn't we be heading to the Continuum Department?

MISTRESS MOWAVAH
You don't really think I leave anything valueble there, do you?
The most basic of the Continuum's knowledge lies there.
I am about to show you where our true power lies.

And with that, the group ventures into the forest.

NARRATOR
As our heroes make their way to the mysterious
heart of the Continuum, Richie, Ash and Gary all
have positive outlooks, for they are once again together.
 
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Takuta-Nui

Writer I Am
[loads review cannon]

What a fun chapter! Lol to the glomped part, and yay for the shippiness between Gary and Richie. I thought Ganymede was liberal enough to let them do that in the bush, though. :p

The music ends as Giovanni dips Meowth.
Okay, I am not sure what that meant...? Interesting bit about the Subconivore (sub-conscious carnivore? ;) ), and good contest stuff. You really did keep them in character in this story. Also, you spell it "effeminate", with an i, not an e.

I dunno. Ash is on this grand journey to help out gay people. It sounds ridiculous.
XD That's so like him! Smexy part about who they've been with, too. LOL, Tracey likes to draw Gary? I can just imagine that being in the Pokemon spoof of Titanic. XD Ash sporting a tent, how I'd like to see that. But he's back in action, and blasts TR off right away. It's him, definitely.

The Heart of the Continuum sounds interesting. Can't wait!

I'm wondering, also... Is there going to be anything more than kissing in this fic? It's hardly R-rating, so I'm just curious if you have a steamy scene planned.
 

GAR

Beginning Trainer
What a fun chapter! Lol to the glomped part, and yay for the shippiness between Gary and Richie. I thought Ganymede was liberal enough to let them do that in the bush, though. :p
:D LOL! I'm sure it is...they just think in 'Kanto' terms.

Okay, I am not sure what that meant...?
It's a dance move, where one partner is dipped down.
XD That's so like him! Smexy part about who they've been with, too. LOL, Tracey likes to draw Gary? I can just imagine that being in the Pokemon spoof of Titanic. XD Ash sporting a tent, how I'd like to see that. But he's back in action, and blasts TR off right away. It's him, definitely.
Yep. :) Ash is back. Tracey is kind of the 'doorknob' of the Pokemon world.

The Heart of the Continuum sounds interesting. Can't wait!
Thanx! Next chapter should be done soon...

I'm wondering, also... Is there going to be anything more than kissing in this fic? It's hardly R-rating, so I'm just curious if you have a steamy scene planned.
Well, yes. One of the running gags is that they keep getting interrupted before anything can happen...but don't worry. I have something special planned for them. ;)

Thanx so much for your reviews! You, and the handful of others that appear to read this...are the reason I write it!
 

articuno_trumps_all

<========Ball Squeez
Oh, I had no idea there was another chapter posted. I just read it and really Gary and Richie moments. I'd like to see some more "interaction" between the characters, if you get what I'm saying. I know I've said this before, but this story is very dialogue heavy. Maybe more sensory and concrete imagery would best--less telling, more showing.
 

GAR

Beginning Trainer
The sun is beginning to set as a group of travelers make their way through a dark and forboding
forest. Mistress Mowavah is leading the way, with Nyla and Caleb directly behind her. Following
slightly farther away is Ash, Richie and Gary. The three are pleasantly looking around and eyeing
each other. Behind them is Sparky, Pikachu and Shi.

ASH
This is so cool. We'll be home soon!

GARY
All this traveling, I've been gone from my lab for weeks.

ASH
And I need to compete in the Hoenn Competition!

RICHIE
And I was planning on taking part in the Johto Silver Conference.

The three contemplate for a moment. Caleb turns to face them.

CALEB
Sounds like you three all have busy lives back where you're from.

Gary nods once.

GARY
Now that I think about it...this has been kind of like a vacation.

Richie cocks his head slightly to the side.

RICHIE
Yeah, aside from all the misery, pain and terror....this has been
a great break from our lives. And it brought us together.

ASH
Yeah, I can't believe I wound up with *both* of you...I feel so lucky!

Richie and Gary both offer their boyfriend a smile.

GARY
Considering less than a month ago, the three of us we're in completely
seperate countries.

Caleb turns around again.

CALEB
So...if you three are leading that seperate of lives...which two of you
will be giving theirs up?

RICHIE
Excuse me?

Nyla turns back as well.

NYLA
Oh, pay no attention...he's teasing you guys. He's been that way since
we were kids.

Caleb winks at Nyla.

CALEB
He's just saying that because I've know how to push his buttons since.
If the three of you are carrying on in different countries, it will become
tedious to keep a relationship up...

NYLA
Stop scaring them...you know as well as I do...these things work themselves
out.

Caleb smiles.

CALEB
Sorry. Of course. You three have obviously been through a lot together,
and you're still in love. You'll be fine.

And with that, Caleb spins back around and proceeds to converse with Nyla.
Gary and Richie look at each other, now with an air of uncertainty.

***

Fade to black

POKEMON: <3SHI

CHAPTER ELEVEN: SHI DOESN'T LIVE HERE ANYMORE

ASH
(voice)
Shi doesn't live here...anymore!!!!!

***

NARRATOR
Our reunited heroes finds themselves remarkably on the road home.
However, they are not alone in the forest...

Slightly further back in the forest, a very tired Team Rocket trek along.

JESSIE
How much more walking can the twerps possibly endure?

JAMES
Who needs treadmills?

JESSIE
I wish I knew where they were going...and who that little old woman is.

MEOWTH
She was one of those judges, which means she is a woman with power,
and that means powerful Pokemon!

Jessie smirks.

JESSIE
Perhaps she's leading us to a hidden glen filled with exotic Pokemon.

JAMES
With so many to choose from, we'll have pick of the litter!

MEOWTH
And da Boss'll get the best!

TEAM ROCKET
Promotions, Espense Accounts, Company Cars, and Extended Vacations!

Wobbuffet pops up happily.

WOBBUFFET
Woooobbuufeeeeeet!*
(*And a meditation room for me!)

Further ahead, Mistress Mowavah abruptly stops and smiles serenely.
Nyla and Caleb both stop and look around cautiously.

NYLA
What's wrong?

Mistress Mowavah turns and smiles at the group of guys.

MISTRESS MOWAVAH
Nothing wrong, dearies. We're here.

Ash, Gary and Richie look in all directions...and see nothing except trees
with lush foliage.

ASH
Huh? This is it?

GARY
*This* is the heart of the Continuum?

MISTRESS MOWAVAH
No dears, this is one of the many entrances.

Mistress Mowavah looks down and finds a small acorn. She then walks over
to a small boxelder tree and places it inside a small indentation. Moments
later a loud rumbling can be heard as five nearby trees begin to shift their
shape, forming an arc. Static electricity courses through the trees and a
portal emerges inside the arc.

MISTRESS MOWAVAH
Indeed, the days of "Open Sesame" are over.

Nyla and Caleb both raise an eyebrow in shock, but the younger three are floored.

RICHIE
Amazing...

ASH
Whoa, how did you do that?

Mistress Mowavah smiles pleasantly at Ash.

MISTRESS MOWAVAH
One of the Continuum's more...simple inventions.
Druid Nature Magic combined with technology.
Come now.

Richie, Gary and Ash all look nervous. Suddenly, Toadstoolio pops
out of it's Pokeball and strikes a dramatic, tense pose.

TOADSTOOLIO
'stoooooooooooolio!*
(Well boys, this....could....be.....it. The end of the line. Yes, it was a short
yet memorable tenue as a Pokemon trainee....but alas! There may be...)

Gary sighs and retrieves his Pokemon. Mistress Mowavah leads the group through the portal.
Moments later Team Rocket appproach it.

JAMES
I don't know about this...

JESSIE
What's there to know? Now hurry before it closes!

Jessie pushes James in, then her and Meowth jump in after him.

***

In a deep valley, a black marble building sits amidst an idyllic looking
nature scene, although slightly foggy. A slight crackling of energy erupts
into a full-blown portal which everyone exits.

MISTRESS MOWAVAH
Now this....this is my baby. My pride and joy.
My gift to the world. Gentlemen, welcome.
This is the true heart...my heart...of the Continuum.

ASH
Whoa....

CALEB
Where in the world are we?

MISTRESS MOWAVAH
Misty Valley.

Nyla and Caleb both glance at each other.

NYLA
Misty Valley...is a legend. People have looked
for ages, but it's not real.

MISTRESS MOWAVAH
Then perhaps you stepped into a legend.
Either way, here we are. Come.

She leads them to a shiny black entrance, which is a small cave-like
hallway which leads to the main area. No doors anywhere.

NYLA
You don't seem to have any security in place.

MISTRESS MOWAVAH
What's the point, dearie? Most people could never dream
of finding this place, and even if they did, I doubt they
would know what to do with my creations.

Despite the fact that the outside of the building was shiny
black marble, the inside is pure ivory white. Several young
scientists are conversing in a corner, in what appears to be
a reception area which is sparingly used. Several hallways
can be seen leading off to different areas.

ASH
Whoa...the Continuum?

MISTRESS MOWAVAH
As you've traveled this island, I am certain you
have witnessed many forms of magical and
technological hybrids...

NYLA
You are the one to thank for most of them.

MISTRESS MOWAVAH
Most, but those were designed by me when I
was a child. Simple magics for simple devices.
This way...

They walk down the furthest hall to the left, and enter a giant laboratory area. Various scientists
with clipboards are walking around. Mistress Mowavah continues on, leading them through
a maze of various hallways and small rooms. They glimpse wondrous inventions with untold
intentions...although one appeared to be a dream recorder.

MISTRESS MOWAVAH
As a child, I dreamed of exploring the world,
but as I grew older I realized Ganymede is
where I belong. However, if I did decide to
travel the world....I'd do it in this...

Mistress Mowavah stops abruptly and elegantly waves her hand to the right, motioning everyone
to look to their right. A computer, five times the size of a human, connected to a network of
smaller computers. These computers are connected to a large wall-size monitor, as well as an
electronic platform.

RICHIE
I feel like I'm in a science-fiction story.

MISTRESS MOWAVAH
Oh deary, there's nothing fictional about it.
Allow me to introduce y'all to one of my finer
inventions...the Mowavah Time Weaver.

ASH
Mowavah Time Weaver?

RICHIE
Is it like the portal we used to arrive here?

MISTRESS MOWAVAH
Oh hardly. Essentially, dearies, the power
to physically teleport you three off this island
in a conventional way is all but elusive at this
point. Too many variables you couldn't
imagine, like the mysterious psychic properties
that surround this island.

GARY
Well, I don't get it. How else can we get home?

MISTRESS MOWAVAH
The Mowavah Time Weaver was designed
to get around these variables. You see,
fate and destiny are very powerful...and
I have found a way to work with both.

RICHIE
You can change peoples' fates and destinies?

MISTRESS MOWAVAH
Sort of. What this does, is go back and
change someone's fate, then sends the
person forward to merge with their proper
destiny. It's very intricate.

GARY
It sounds like you are talking about time travel...
changing the past.

MISTRESS MOWAVAH
No, no...not really. The Fates don't get into
the whole changing of the past. Think of it more
like...painting over the past.

ASH
I don't understand.

MISTRESS MOWAVAH
What brought you three to Ganymede in the first place?

RICHIE
A battle between Team Rocket's Wobbuffet and an
Unown. A teleportation attack grew in magnetude
and struck us.

MISTRESS MOWAVAH
Well, The Mowavah Time Weaver will essentially
'paint' over this incident. The outcome will be different
to anyone else to witnessed it inside their memories.

ASH
You mean like Brock and May? They were there when
we vanished.

MISTRESS MOWAVAH
When you return, in their minds, you will have never left.
So don't expect any welcome back parties.

GARY
So how can they remember us if we really weren't there.

MISTRESS MOWAVAH
This is one of the more mystical properties of the Mowavah
Time Weaver. You see, countless parallel universes exsist
and we have the technology to crack a sliver into the omniverse
and peer inside. What we do is, call on Fate to determine
what your paths *would have been*...and shadow versions
of yourselves are 'painted in' and when you are finally sent
home, you incorporate yourself into this altered life.

RICHIE
Oh my goodness, this is very complicated.

GARY
So will we have the memories of these...shadow usses?

MISTRESS MOWAVAH
Yes, that's one of the features my colleague decided
to install. So that perhaps a very traumatic experience
can be forgotten.

GARY
What? No!!!

RICHIE
We don't want to lose our memories...

MISTRESS MOWAVAH
But the alternative could be dangerous!

RICHIE
Dangerous?

MISTRESS MOWAVAH
The moment you arrive back home, your
heads would suddenly be filled with memories
you yourselves did not experience. It would
be overwhelming in the very least...most likely
it could be lethal.

GARY
Oh...

RICHIE
So we would forget everything we did here?

ASH
I would go back to being alone again...

GARY
Richie and I won't even remember each other.

OLD MAN'S VOICE
Mowa-VAH!!!!!

Everyone turns abruptly...and sees Oscar, the wise old psychic. He's
wearing a different Hawaiian-esque shirt, and this time is donning a fisherman's
cap.

MISTRESS MOWAVAH
Oscar! What a delightful treat!

Oscar gives Mistress Mowavah a look, and grins.

OSCAR
I had a dream you were going to send these boys back last night.

Mistress Mowavah's eyes twinkle.

MISTRESS MOWAVAH
Oh, was it a success?

OSCAR
No!

Mistress Mowavah gasps, not expecting that answer.

NYLA
What did you see?

Oscar flaps his left arm loosely, every bit the old timer.

OSCAR
It's not what I saw, young man, it's what I know. First
of all, like I told you...you need to actually use that
scanning equipment I designed.

The old woman sighs loudly.

MISTRESS MOWAVAH
That old hunk o' junk can't even map out brain waves.

OSCAR
You listen missy, in case you've forgotten....I've kicked
your mystic behind since I was a hunky seventeen year old
and you were a scrawny eleven year old who didn't know
the difference between a Wiccan-type and a Warlock-type.

MISTRESS MOWAVAH
*AGAIN* with the past. You sure do love bringing those
times up...perhaps because you used to fancy me?

OSCAR
And *AGAIN* with bringing up my alleged "attraction"
to you. Did you ever find *one* mind-reader to verify
that?

Mistress Mowavah smirks.

MISTRESS MOWAVAH
If I recall correctly, we shared an intimate time together.

OSCAR
That was over fourty years ago. I was young and naive,
barely fifty...ANYWAYS you are once again trying to
evade the issue. Now go ahead, use my scanner.

Mistress Mowavah sighs and hollors out.

MISTRESS MOWAVAH
PENELOPE!

Within moments a spunky young scientist with a bright smile practically bounces up to them.

PENELOPE
Hi everyone! I'm Dr. Penelope Evans but you can call
me Penelope!

MISTRESS MOWAVAH
Please bring me the iso-polaric scanner.

PENELOPE
Right away!

Oscar takes his steely gaze away from Mowavah and looks over to Ash, who has been
eyeing him the entire time.

OSCAR
Hello young man.

ASH
Uh....hi!

OSCAR
So you want to become a Pokemon Master.

ASH
Yeah! Yeah, I do!

OSCAR
In your mind, what is a Pokemon Master?

ASH
Someone who has the strongest Pokemon and
can beat anybody else in a Pokemon battle.

OSCAR
If that is what you think you will never...ever...
become one.

Ash is shocked.

ASH
What!?! But Professor Oak always...

OSCAR
Ah yes, I am aware of Samuel Oak. You
and he are not so different...and while he
*is* a very brilliant man...he has the
unfortunate luck of hailing from Kanto...
a country which even now is only
just beginning to understand the true
power behind Pokemon.

ASH
So what am I doing wrong?

OSCAR
I wish I could tell you...your so uki it breaks
my heart to see you anything but happy.

ASH
Huh?

OSCAR
Don't worry. You have the right idea...traveling
around on foot. Meeting people, learning new
things, taking on entirely new ideas and I have
a feeling that when you do return home, you
three will help bring about a new era in Kanto...
most certainly in Pallet Town.

ASH
But becoming a Pokemon Master...

OSCAR
Who do you look up to Ash?

ASH
Huh?

OSCAR
At night, when you think of the most
powerful man on Earth...your template
for what a Pokemon master would be...
who do you think of.

Gary and Richie both look over to Ash expectantly...each certain Ash will say his name.

ASH
That's easy...Lance!

Gary and Richie both fall to the ground. Oscar closes his eyes and places his index
fingers to his temples.

OSCAR
Lance...ah yes, I know of whom you speak.
He's somewhat of a celebrity where you
come from, right? Yes...I'm getting images
of a man who *does* have a rapport with
Pokemon...

ASH
Yeah! He commands them with ease!

OSCAR
Well, it's not so much that he commands them...
he prefers to be in their company...rather than
fellow humans...hmmm, seems the last time he tried
human companionship...*someone* managed to
scare him right back to his Dragonite.

Richie steps forward, grinning when he sees Oscar staring directly at him.

RICHIE
No way...Lance? Pink Triangle Head Lance?
No way is he a tough guy. I dominatrixed his
pansy *** so hard he was screaming for more
in a high pitch squeal. He's a misanthope?

Gary, Ash, Nyla, Caleb, Oscar, and Mistress Mowavah all stare at Richie for several moments
before they sweatdrop simultaneously. Richie sees this and shrugs innocently.

RICHIE
So Lance is your hero?

ASH
Uh huh. And you...*got* with him?

RICHIE
Yes, repeatedly. I think five times in one night.

Once again, everyone is sweatdropping.

OSCAR
*ANYWAYS*...Lance is a powerful trainer indeed, but
he's not a Pokemon Master. Someday you'll understand.

***

Elsewhere, Team Rocket is prowling around in one of the smaller
labs. Jessie and James are sporting lab coats and glasses.

JESSIE
This place...is a joke!

JAMES
I haven't seen one priceless antique or
rare Pokemon yet.

MEOWTH
Just a lotta lousy machines.

JESSIE
With no instruction manuals.

JAMES
Too bad Mondo's not still around. I
bet he'd be able to figure these
contraptions out.

VOICE
Hello there! Are you three lost?

Team Rocket shreik momentarily, and spin around to see a very
hunky lab technitian smiling at them.

JESSIE
Um...well....

James smiles seductively at the man and steps forward.

JAMES
Yes, I'm afraid we got ourselves completely turned around.
Silly us. And you are?

AUSTIN
I'm Austin, a lab technitian here. You two must be the replacement
scientists we sent for...I'm glad to see you're both so early.

James nods.

JAMES
Oh, I'm sure we'll be able to please
you even more. At least, I know I
will.

Austin offers James a coy smile, and motions for them to follow him.

AUSTIN
We are conducting experiments on how Magnetic fields can effect
psychic fields.

JESSIE
Ugh...

JAMES
How absultely thrilling! Can opposites attract?

Austin smirks at James.

AUSTIN
I guess we'll see.

***

Penelope has set up the Iso-polaric scanner, and Ash is sitting underneath it, looking blankly forward.

ASH
Will this hurt?

PENELOPE
Why no! It's rather outdated, however.
Scanners from this time period tended
to result in a slight tingling sensation.

She slips the scanner on, and a blue ultraviolet beam hits Ash's head. It moves around
a moment, then stops. A paper is printed out of the side, it dings, then it powers down.

PENELOPE
All done.

ASH
Whoa, that was quick.

MISTRESS MOWAVA
And useless, I'm sure. Let's see what it says...

She picks up the paper and reads it over.

MISTRESS MOWAVAH
Oh dear...

OSCAR
HA! Told you! Let me guess...allowing your
Mowavah Wave ...er....your Mowavah Time
Oven.....er, no, that's not it....whatever,
if you erased Ash's memory....you'll be
causing serious brain damage that
he won't recover from.

ASH
What?

Mistress Mowavah frowns as she continues to read.

MISTRESS MOWAVAH
It would appear that erasing your memory
would be unwise...because someone else
already did once.

Richie nods.

RICHIE
Tommy...

Mistress Mowavah shakes her head 'no' and waves her hand flippiantly.
Oscar, looking disturbed, places his fingers to his temples again and closes his eyes.

MISTRESS MOWAVAH
No, it was a Pokemon. Very powerful.
I don't know what transpired, but something
so tragic happoned to Ash that this
Pokemon felt it would be best to erase
all memories of meeting it.

ASH
No way! When?!?

MISTRESS MOWAVAH
The memory engram blockage is...fairly old.
I'd say....between five and six years ago.

RICHIE
Kanto...

GARY
Back then I only saw one powerful Pokemon,
and it almost killed *me* at the Gym.

RICHIE
Oh my goodness, yes. I, too, lost to it. It
made me so angry, but since I've come to realize
that only legendary Pokemon can have that power.

OSCAR
Yes, yes! All three of you have met this Pokemon.
And yes, both of you were lucky to make it out
of that Gym alive. Ash...you weren't so lucky....

ASH
Huh? I won that Gym's badge...

OSCAR
You won the badge, but do you remember visiting
another island not too long after.

ASH
No, not really....unless you mean the Orange...

OSCAR
No, I don't. Ash...how should I put this...
you died. Not in a paltry "stopped breathing"
way either....you were completely, 100% maggot food...
although the nature of your death would
have left the maggots rather hungry....

ASH
WHAT???!?!?

Gary and Richie both let their jaws gape open. Shi, too, is shocked.

GARY
Ashy-boy was *dead*?!?

RICHIE
No way...

OSCAR
I'm trying to gain an image of....ah! It was
Mew....and Mew?

RICHIE
Mew? Ash, you were killed by the most
mysterious Pokemon of them all...

Oscar is still caught up in his reading to hear Richie.

OSCAR
No, it's wasn't....strange....it *was* Mew and Mew....but
the second was different....created....young....it's a clone!
Ash, you saved it's soul. You saved Mew. You saved us all.

The room is silent for a moment.

GARY
How did he....return to life.

RICHIE
A ressurection?

OSCAR
Yes....yes a ressurection. Most definately.
Mew....er, Mewtwo I suppose...wiped your
memory of this...I don't think it was for
your benefit.

ASH
I died.....

Ash is silent for awhile...Richie and Gary both approach him for comfort.

MISTRESS MOWAVAH
Well, the good news is you three won't be losing
your memories then. I just pray that the trauma
of having two sets of memories won't be too
severe.

Richie looks at her with a mach-coy expression.

RICHIE
I'm *sure* we can manage.

PENELOPE
It's also varied with each person. Some of you
will retain more memories, some of you will
will only get flashes...with any luck you will
be able to piece your missing lives together
based on these memory flashes...

Ash pets a happy Shi who has rested on his sholder.

ASH
Besides, I could *never* leave my Shi behind!

Shu nuzzles his head into Ash's.

SHI
Shiii shiiishiii!*
(You are just perfect!)

PENELOPE
So, if you three will follow me, I'll show you
to your room...

GARY
Room?

MISTRESS MOWAVAH
Oh, I didn't explain the third part of the
Mowavah Time Weaver. You see...
this aspect is a bit more...unpredictable.

GARY
Oh good.

MISTRESS MOWAVAH
It's not dangerous, per se. You
are transported into your shadow
self...but when is a huge question.

RICHIE
Okay...we teleport out today and wind
up back in our old lives how long from now...

MISTRESS MOWAVAH
It could be days from now...or it could be weeks.

GARY
Weeks?!?

MISTRESS MOWAVAH
Or months even. And it might be
different for all three of you...you
could arrive months apart from each other.

RICHIE
We'd be going into the future?

MISTRESS MOWAVAH
Most likely. And since it's
likely you three won't see each other
for awhile...I figured you might
like some time with each other.
While our guest quarters aren't
lavish, you'll find them comfy.

Ash turns to Gary and Richie.

ASH
Whoa, this is intense.

GARY
We'll be so far apart from each other.

RICHIE
But at least we'll be back where we belong...
and away from Tommy.

Richie turns to PENELOPE and smiles.

RICHIE
Thank you, PENELOPE. I think some time
alone would be perfect.

PENELOPE nods and begins to lead them away.

OSCAR
Richard....

Richie turns and walks back to them, his face reflecting interest.

OSCAR
I realize you have...expectations...but please
remember, Ash may have a lot of experience
when it comes to sexual relationships with
men, but he *is* truly an innocent. For
Ash...sex is a way to get to know male trainers
he likes...he has *no* experience when it comes
to love, or being in a relationship.

MISTRESS MOWAVAH
Ash's soul is highly innocent. We lose strength as we
lose our innocence. You see innocence
is the only gift we're given in life. All else must be fought
for. In that innocence lies purity...and in that purity...
lies strength.

RICHIE
What are you saying?

OSCAR
Just be gentle with Ash's heart...Gary's too for that matter.

RICHIE
Thanks for the relationship counseling but I could never
hurt my boyfriends. I'm so sure.

Oscar nods.

OSCAR
Of course. All the same....remember our words.

Richie offers them a nod, and takes off to catch up with the others.

***

Jessie sighs with complete boredom as she stares at electromagnetic
schematics. Meowth is asleep on a table. James emerges from an office
with a disheveled Austin.

JAMES
Well, it seems the full metal piping does
cause extreme magnetism.

Austin lets out a long breath and wipes his sweaty brow.

AUSTIN
Wow, you just kept going.

JAMES
I'm highly motivated.

Jessie growls and barks loudly.

JESSIE
EXCUSE ME, THIS HAS TO BE THE
MOST BORING ASSIGNMENT! DON'T
YOU HAVE ANYTHING REMOTELY
INTERESTING?

Austin thinks a moment.

AUSTIN
Well, they're sending three trainers to the
other side of the world soon....you could
probably assist with that, I suppose...

James and Jessie exchange glances and smirk.

***
PENELOPE walks into the guest quarters first, followed by the
three trainers behind her.

PENELOPE
Well, this is it. There's a jacuzzi spa in
the next room. Have a relaxful time!

PENELOPE winks, and shows herself out.

ASH
I can't believe we're going to be away from
each other for so long!

GARY
Possibly. I mean, the moment we're back
we should all arrange to meet back up
as soon as possible.

RICHIE
My thoughts exactly. It'll be kind of rough
but I think we should be fine in the end.

GARY
Of course...there's always the possibility we
stuck around after Team Rocket gets blasted
off.

Richie smiles.

RICHIE
Yeah! I always swore next time I saw Ash we
would stay together.

GARY
And I...I don't know. I was hoping on evolving my
Omanyte to Omastar before I saw him next...but yeah...

RICHIE
But we didn't really like each other all that much in the beginning.
I mean, I thought you were hot...

GARY
Yeah, I definately liked you, but you drove me nuts!
I mean, first you bring up my sister Mai...then
you make the moves on Ash....little did I know...

ASH
All that matters is that we're together now. Even
if you both left back for Kanto and Johto, we'll
meet up!

RICHIE
In Hoenn?

ASH
Actually, I was thinking Pallet Town? I was planning
on going there after I win the Hoenn Championships.

RICHIE
Fine then. I'd like to see your mother again. I like her.

GARY
Uh...it's going to be kind of strange introducing you both
as my boyfriends to gramps.

ASH
My mom really likes both of you. She always wonders
when I spoke to either of you last. Professor Oak
cares about you lots Gary, I'm sure he'll understand.

RICHIE
We've been friends since I saved him from abduction.
I don't see a problem there.

Gary half-smiles.

GARY
Ya think? He doesn't even know I like guys...

RICHIE
Oh believe me, he does. He tried convincing me
to go to your lab and *meet* you, but at the time
my mind was set on Ash....and Tracey, but he was
a momentary distraction.....*and* getting the latest
updates on your sister Mai's latest workings....

Gary drops his duffel bag limply, completely in shock.

GARY
Gramps tried setting me up with you???!!!!!?!?

Richie smiles meekly.

RICHIE
I thought you knew....

Gary looks down with amazement swept over his face. Ash sympathetically
raises his arm and rubs Gary's back. Richie smiles and removes his vest. He
then unzips his jumper, and begins walking to the other two.

RICHIE
Okay, enough of this.

Richie walks up to them and grabs both of their arms, leading them to the bed.
With one quick yank, both fall effortlessly. Ash giggles, and Gary smiles...laying back
with his arms behind his neck.

GARY
I think I know what Richie wants to do.

Ash smiles widely and removes his jacket, throwing it across the room.

ASH
Awesome, I've never been with two guys at once...

Richie kisses Ash quickly, removing his red hat and flipping it away.
He then breaks away, smiling as he removes his green jumper.

RICHIE
It's a Ménage ?* trois.

Ash, who was removing his black undershirt, stops midway with a
look of true confusion.

ASH
What's that? A Pokemon?

Richie laughs and helps Ash yank his shirt off, ruffling his raven-black hair.
Gary watches with a calm demeaner as Ash stands on the bed and drops
his blue jeans, revealing his white underwear.

GARY
Beautiful...

Gary turns and sees Richie is now only in his dark green leather shorts.
He laughs with delight and is sitting up in moments, allowing his shirt to
fly off, and unbuckling his jeans. Richie goes to Gary, grabs Ash and yanks
him into a tender threeway kiss. All three melt into each other's arms, which
go from exploration to support. Pikachu looks over to Sparky.

PIKACHU
Pika pika!*
(*Hey if they're gonna do this stuff, why don't we relax in the jacuzzi spa?)

SPARKY
Piiika!*
(*Awesome! Let's do it!)

Two two Pikachu run for the bathroom, while Shi sits himself onto the bedpost.

SHI
Shiishii!*
(*So kawaii!)

Ash motions for Gary to stand, and he in turn falls to his knees, tugging at Richie's
leather shorts and Gary's heart-shaped boxers. Richie and Gary kiss, and gasp in
pleasure as Ash orally stimulates them both, sometimes simultaneously.

RICHIE
I love it...

Gary gets a small smirk on his face, and kneels down next to Ash, and joins him
in pleasuring the moaning trainer. After several minutes of this, Ash is on his feet
and removing his underwear, then props himself onto all fours on the bed.

ASH
I want you *both* to...you know...

Gary and Richie look at each other.

RICHIE
Who would you like to bang you first?

Ash laughs quickly and wiggles his behind.

ASH
Both......at the same time....please!

Gary and Richie both sweatdrop.

GARY
Are you sure?!?

ASH
YES!!!!

Within moments both trainers are searching through their backpacks for lube. However,
neither can find any. Gary looks around in desperation while Richie scolds himself
for not planning ahead. Ash gets a glint in his eyes.

ASH
I guess you two are going to have to improvise!

He wiggles his behind again, and his boyfriends turn to each other once again, and after
a silent moment of understanding, both shrug and hop over to the bed. After a rather
steamy rimjob on Gary and Richie's behalf, Gary props himself underneath Ash, and Richie
goes behind them.

ASH
All right! I've wanted *this* for so long now! Please do it!

Richie sets it up for double entry, and within moments Gary watches Ash's face as his eyes
close, and he grits his teeth with pain, letting high-pitched moans escape. After a minute
or two, both guys are pumping away, causing all three to become sweaty and silent. Richie
makes eye contact with Shi several minutes in, and he can see a hypnotizing gaze of lust
over the Pokemon's pace. Ash shudders in extacy.

ASH
I love you both so....much....

Without any provocation on his behalf, Ash finds himself reaching climax from the sheer
sensation he is feeling, and he announces it loudly, which cause Richie and Gary to both
pick up their paces to powerhouse thrusts and all three close their eyes and cry out in unison.
Then, a breathless Ash collapses onto Gary's chest, and Richie collapses onto Ash's back.
Shi floats down and kisses them all on the forehead.

SHI
Shiiiiiii!! Shi?!?*
(*I love you guys! Hiroshi! Shigeru! Satoshi-chan! Huh?!?)

Suddenly, Shi begins to sparkle and shimmer. Ash gasps and jumps up, causing a suddenly wide-eyed
Richie to fly up and landing off the bed, breaking the romantic mood immediately. Gary sits up and turns,
gasping as he sees Shi cause the entire room to light up. Richie, rubbing his head, mirrors their expression.

RICHIE
Shi?

Shi begins to float in mid-air as it turns brighter, and then it can't even be seen. After a moment the light
begins to subside, and all three lovers approach the Pokemon while still in the nude. Finally the light
is gone and, indeed, Shi has evolved. He is now somewhat larger, weighing about five more pounds.
Losing some of it's sphinx-like qualities, and taking on some features of a lion and a canine. His
face is more expressionate, and he offers the three a very wide, very large grin. Within moments
Ash is reaching for his Pokedex, and Richie and Gary are reaching for theirs.

DEXTETTE
ShiShi, the Lion Dog Guardian Pokemon. ShiShi
is the evolved form of Shi. It's psychic abilities
at this time remain unchartable.

DEXTER
ShiShi, the Lion Dog Guardian Pokemon and
one of the most rarest sighted in history. It
is said that a ShiShi is never lonely and can
communicate with the ones it loves.

SHISHI
ShiiiiiiiShiiiiiiii*
(*Amazing! My head is...filling with knowledge! I feel I know you three even *more* intimately than before!)

Ash runs to ShiShi, and bear hugs him with joyous delight.

ASH
ShiShi! Awesome!

ShiShi happily causes all three boyfriends to begin floating in the air. Richie smiles widely and laughs happily.
Gary, however, isn't as thrilled with floating mid-air, and waves his arms frantically.

SHISHI
ShhiiiiiiiiShiiiiiiiii! ShiShii.*
(*Wow.....I'm just.....you three have *no* idea how much more I know now. I can *remember* the paralell
universes....the alternate dimensions....all of them....every single one that the four of us exsisted in.....
and now......I can remember your direct past lives?)

Richie floats over to ShiShi, and pets him lovingly.

RICHIE
You are such an amazing Pokemon, I'm proud you partly belong to me.

ShiShi bear-hugs a surprised Richie.

SHISHI
ShiShi!*
(I love you Richie! I'm proud you partly own me!)

Gary is floating near the closet, holding the door to gain his composure.

GARY
ShiShi, please....I just got laid, I don't wanna float through the air naked.

ShiShi smiles and lowers the three to the ground.

GARY
Thanks.

Gary moves to the bed and retrieves his boxer shorts, placing them on quickly. Richie merely sits on the edge
of the bed, watching Ash play with ShiShi. Ash spins around several times, laughing and chasing the happy
Pokemon around the room.

***

Mistress Mowavah continues to enter data into a computer terminal hooked to the Mowavah Time Weaver.
Nyla and Caleb are helping PENELOPE power up the platform. Jessie and James are apparently cataloging
anomolies from a monitor nearby.

MISTRESS MOWAVAH
I anticipate we will be ready to hook
the three up within the hour, begin
the neurological scan. The quantum
polaric sweep has already been
initiated, and so far we've tracked....

Mistress Mowavah grows silent and she removes her sunglasses, showing her widening eyes.

PENELOPE
Mistress?

MISTRESS MOWAVAH
....over one hundred and seventeen thousand
parallel universes contain at least two of them.
And the sweep is far from over.

PENELOPE stands and runs over to the computer, leaving Nyla and Caleb to follow with interest.

PENELOPE
That's four times the amount of anybody
else we've swept.

CALEB
They must have ancient souls.

PENELOPE
That's....can someone share their essence with *that*
many other counterparts?

CALEB
The older your soul, the more chi you natually build.
All three seem lively enough to me.

NYLA
It makes me wonder...all those parallel Nyla's out there...

CALEB
And they probably all annoy the parallel Caleb's.

Nyla smiles innocently at Caleb.

NYLA
Only in the ways they like to be bothered, I'm sure.

MISTRESS MOWAVAH
I'll begin scanning for compatable
universes now...save a lot of time.

CALEB
I'm sure all three of them will be
glad to hear that.

NYLA
They want to return home so badly.

Jessie looks over to James, whispering in his ear.

JESSIE
James! Did you hear that?
That's what they are going to use...
that machine there!

JAMES
We should probably let them know
we need to return too...it looks like
they need to scan us or something.

Meowth, in a lab coat, hops up.

MEOWTH
I've got a betta idea! We nab
this machine and take it to
da boss!

Jessie and James both sweatdrop.

JESSIE
Explain...

MEOWTH
Simple! We set the machine to send
us back...then we quickly nab it and
place it on that platform with us and
before you know it we're home! Den,
Team Rocket scientists can study it
and before you know it, da Boss will
be able to travel to Ganymede anytime
he wants! Or anywhere!

JAMES
I don't know Meowth. The more I
learn about this technology the more
I think it wouldn't work.

JESSIE
Still, it would be a very big breakthrough
for Team Rocket. Even if we can't
get it to work again, the technology
would definately give our daft scientists
new ideas. I side with Meowth on this.
Come on.

Jessie and James both walk up to the group.

JESSIE
Mistress Mihula....

Mistress Mowavah turns and shoots fire from her mouth.

MISTRESS MOWAVAH
Mistress MO-WAVE-UH

Jessie smiles pleasantly while James looks on in trepidation.

JESSIE
Of course...we are done cataloging these anomolies and
we have some *terrible* news.

PENELOPE
What is it?

Jessie giggles to herself and smirks. The Team Rocket music begins.

JESSIE
I'm afraid you need to prepare for trouble since the only anomoly is us!

JAMES
You should also make it double and cut out all the fuss!

Jessie throws off her labcoat, followed by James.

JESSIE
To protect the world from devistation!

JAMES
To unite all people within our nation.

JESSIE
To denounce the evils of truth and love!

JAMES
To extend our reach to the stars above!

Jessie winks with a playful pose.

JESSIE
Jessie!

James raises a rose to his face.

JAMES
James.

Jessie and James strike victory poses against the Misty Valley setting, a giant "R" is propped up in the background.

JESSIE
Team Rocket, blast off at the speed of light!

JAMES
So surrender now or prepare to fight, fight FIGHT!

Meowth hops up, his nails extended.

MEOWTH
Meowth, that's right!

Wobbuffet pops up, saluting.

WOBBUFFET
Wobb-u-FFET!*
(*Make that double right!)

Chimecho floats down serenely.

CHIMECHO
Chime Chime CHIIIIME.....*
(Chime Chime CHIIIIME.....)

CALEB/NYLA/MISTRESS MOWAVAH
Team Rocket!

JESSIE
Correct, I'm glad our motto makes an impact.

JAMES
Now you can make an even bigger impact
and just hand us over this Time Weaver!

Mistress Mowavah is angered while Nyla
and Caleb grab their Pokeballs.

MISTRESS MOWAVAH
You would never understand
how to use it, why would you
want it?

JESSIE
We'll handle the minutia later,
grandma, but you can save a lot of
time and energy by letting us
teleport away with it...you can keep
the platform!

PENELOPE
You just can't! Why, doing that
would tear a hole in the space
time continuum.

James nods and sighs with shrugged sholders.

JAMES
I figured as much. Jessie, this
is an uphill battle. I don't want
to do this...

Jessie turns to James with fire in her eyes.

JESSIE
What?!?

JAMES
I haven't taken advanced science since I was
fourteen...but if we open the space time
continuum, we could wind up in any number
of parallel universes and I don't think that's
wise.

Jessie cocks her head to the side, completely not understanding what James is talking about,
but does see the sincerity in his eyes. She nods once.

JESSIE
Okay....

Meowth frowns.

MEOWTH
That was underwhelming.

MISTRESS MOWAVAH
You all must return as well. Now if
you're done trying to play marauder,
I'll get you ready as well.

Jessie and James glance to each other.

JESSIE
....okay.

***

In the jacuzzi spa, Gary sighs with serenity as the jet streams hit his back. Richie and Ash are happily
relaxing side by side, their heads resting against each other. Pikachu and Sparky are asleep, curled up
near ShiShi, who simply stares at his masters with every bit the afterglow they are feeling.

NARRATOR
Recouperating after a long day filled with
wild emotional releases, our heroes have
no idea that their next adventure is right
upon them!
 
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GAR

Beginning Trainer
We open on Ash, Gary and Richie as they walk down a hallway, all three looking well-rested
and exhuberating an afterglow. ShiShi floats next to Pikachu, who is happy as well.

NARRATOR
After some needed R & R, our heroes are
about to embark on a great journey which
will lead them back home.

They near the entrance to the lab, stop, and smile at each other silently.

ASH
I love you both.

Richie grabs both Ash's and Gary's hands.

RICHIE
Ash...Gary...no matter what happens we
will be together again.

Gary squeezes their hands.

GARY
I do love you both...with all my heart.

They tenderly exchange a threeway kiss and enter. All three look shocked.

NARRATOR
However, nobody said the ride would be smoothe....

Standing before them are Team Rocket. Jessie giggles and James winks.

***

Fade to black

POKEMON: <3SHI

CHAPTER TWELVE: SEND MY REGUARDS TO GANYMEDE

ASH
(voice)
Send my reguards....to Ganymede!!!!!!

***

ASH/RICHIE/GARY
Team Rocket!!!!

JESSIE
Yes we are, so prepare for trouble if you really must know...

JAMES
And make it double so we can get on with the show...

RICHIE
How did you guys get here?

ASH
Yeah, and what are you going to try?

Jessie looks shocked, and raises her hands to her chest.

JESSIE
Why, how could you say something
so horrible! We are merely in the same
boat as you are....lost....hoping to
get home.

GARY
Where's Mistress Mowavah? Huh?

JAMES
She's....running an errand?

MEOWTH
Yeah, she went wit da others to
look over some data.

ASH
Yeah right!!! You three did something
to them!

Jessie rolls her eyes.

JESSIE
Come on James, we don't need to
listen to this...When Madam MooMoo
returns...

MISTRESS MOWAVAH
It's MOWAVAH!!!!!!!!!!!

Jessie jumps in the air, followed by James and Meowth. Mistress Mowavah storms past Jessie and sets a stack
of papers onto a table. Nyla, Penelope and Caleb follow with various diagrams.

MISTRESS MOWAVAH
I see you three are looking better...good...
we are ready to begin.

ASH
You shouldn't trust Team Rocket...they should
totally leave before they wreck everything.

Nyla looks up from a schematic.

NYLA
You don't seriously think we'd
allow them to remain here, do you?

JAMES
Hey, the feeling's mutual, buddy.

MISTRESS MOWAVAH
No, no, no...I'm afraid you all must
travel together. None of you truly
belong here.

***

Mistress Mowavah has hooked up Ash, Gary, Richie, Pikachu, Sparky, ShiShi, Jessie, James and Meowth to the platform.

CALEB
Well, I do hope that you all
have a safe journey. On behalf
of Ganymede I think it's been
an interesting...

Nyla sees Caleb is at a loss for words and picks up.

NYLA
Cultural exchange...you've
taught me a lot about what it's
like on the other side of the
world.

CALEB
And since we've swapped Pokedex
information, scientists around the island
are awash with inspiration once again
and it will take years to decipher
all of it.

MEOWTH
And you all know not to mess with
Team Rocket!

CALEB
I get the intuition that when the day comes
that Ganymede does finally reconnect
with the outside world...Team Rocket will
have crumbled into nothing more than dust.

Jessie and James both seem shocked by Caleb's cold demeaner. Nyla smiles and caresses his sholder.

NYLA
Easy there, tough guy.

RICHIE
Oh my goodness, you two really need to
go out together.

Nyla and Caleb both seem purplexed by Richie's statement.

CALEB
You mean us? Um....

NYLA
We've been friends for a very long time.

ASH
Gary and I have been friends since
we were very young and we're totally
different! Richie and I were friends the
second we like, met! I think you two
would look cute together!!!

Caleb blushes, and Nyla notices it...and offers him a confused look.

PENELOPE
Okay, ShiShi's destination has been calibrated
to appear with either Ash, Richie, or Gary...
I couldn't narrow the confinement beam
any more...I had to use a lot of bandwidth
to attempt to match up Pikachu with Ash
and Sparky with Richie.

MISTRESS MOWAVAH
Well, I think we are just about ready to begin.
Time has been woven over...nobody back
home even knows you've been here the
whole time.

JESSIE
Does this mean that...a Shadow Jessie
took my place at the grand festival?
What if her Shadowy incompetance
costs *me* the winning spot?

MISTRESS MOWAVAH
You're shadow self will follow how
fate should have played out 85%
of the time....

RICHIE
So there will be some unknown
variations, right?

MISTRESS MOWAVAH
Perhaps. Perhaps you're life will
have dramatically changed, but
most likely not, dearie.

PENELOPE
Okay! It's time! The stars are
aligned within acceptable
parameters, I am initiating
displacement protocals.

The Time Weaver begins to hum loudly, and the platform shimmers with gold and silver splashes of light.
Ash nervously looks between Richie and Gary, while Team Rocket are terrified. Caleb and Nyla approach the
front of the platform, Penelope and Mistress Mowavah arrive moments later.

CALEB
Good luck to you all.

ASH
Thanx so much everyone!
We'll never forget all you've
done for us!

RICHIE
I think you two need to
actually give in and
on a date, quickly.

Nyla offers Richie a wink.

NYLA
Hey, who knows...right?

Suddenly, a smiling Richie is zapped by a white light, and moments later he's gone. Seconds later Meowth
is gone, followed by ShiShi, then James, then Gary, then Pikachu, then Jessie, then Ash, and finally
Sparky. Nyla looks over to Caleb.

NYLA
Well, you are hot....

***

Whiteness, pure as virgin snow. The sound of lightning, crackling at an uneven yet swift pace, can be heard.

***

Sableye casts a Shadow Ball, and sends it at the three boys. Ash instictevly places each arm in front of Gary and Ash, for what minute protection it could provide. He closes his eyes and grits his teeth...

Suddenly, Paul steps in front with Unown.

PAUL
Unown, Power Adaptor! Turn that Shadow Ball into something else!

UNOWN
Unoooooooooooooowwwwn!*
(*From the Power of my ancestors, I call to thee. Send me my rightful power and envelop me! Take this attack and make it new, send it flying and see it through. Transform the Shadow Ball into.......Psychic Shut-Down, and make my enemies so catatonic they can do nothing but frown!!)

Unown completely soaks up the Shadow Ball, and begins glowing brightly. Then, it begins spinning rapidly, and unleashes it's Psychic Shut-Down attack randomly...at Jessie and James and Meowth, who has just returned with Pikachu.

JESSIE & JAMES & MEOWTH
AAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!

Jessie instictevly throws Wobbuffet in front.

JESSIE
Wobbuffet, prove yourself superior!

Wobbuffet heroically raises it's arm in pride.

WOBBUFFET
Wobba Wobba!*
(*She actually remembered I can help! Cool!)

The Psychic Shut-Down attack flies at Team Rocket, and Wobbuffet begins it's mirror coat....however the attack
completely causes Wobbuffet to pass out, unable to function.

JESSIE
Uh....

Paul laughs loudly and raises his fist triumphantly.

PAUL
Unown, you're the greatest!
Why don't you allow everyone in
Team Rocket to experience one of
your more unique attacks, Psychic
Shut-Down!

Once again, Unown sends the attack to Team Rocket, causing Jessie, James, Meowth, Wobbuffet and Chimecho to zip through the air, until they crash into
the Blastoise tank, which in turn explodes and causes Cassidy, Butch, Sableye, Raticate, Tentacruel, Hitmontop and Drowzee to go blasting off. Pikachu hops
back happily to Ash.

BUTCH/CASSIDY
Why exactly are *WE* blasting off?

***

Richie and Gary both stand, relieved that Ash...and themselves...are okay. May and Brock both come running up.

BROCK
Wow, that Unown is very interesting!

MAY
Ash! I'm so happy you and your friends are okay!

Ash smiles.

ASH
Thanx May, I was really worried there for a second...

Gary's and Richie's eyes both turn away from Ash and meet each other. Richie does not offer Gary a smile,
nor vice-versa.

RICHIE
Uh....hello.

GARY
Hi....

Ash immediately sweatdrops. He closes his eyes and raises his hands.

ASH
Uh.....so anyways....

Richie at this point is paying no attention to Ash. If looks could kill, Richie would have murdered the taller teen.

RICHIE
So who exactly are *you* and how do you know Ash?

Gary cocks his head to the side, regaining his cool. He places his hand into his pocket and closes his eyes.

GARY
Obviously you're not a part of the elite Pokemon circles.
I'm Gary Oak, Pokemon Researcher extraordinare...
and I was going to ask you the same question,
how do *you* know my Ashy-boy?

Upon hearing the petname "Ashy-boy", Richie grits his teeth.

RICHIE
So...you're Mai Oak's younger brother...too bad you have to
live in *her* shadow....

GARY
I'm sorry, did you say you knew Ash....cuz he didn't mention
you when I was doin' him during the Silver Conference.

Richie gasps.loudly.

RICHIE
I was dominating him during the Indigo Plateau and I
*don't* mean on the battle-field.

Gary's eyes widen.

GARY
Aaaash! What's going on here?

RICHIE
Yes Ash, please do explain....

Ash looks over to May, who is completely lost on the subject. He sighs. Brock nods once.

BROCK
Gary, Richie....you both know
Ash cares a lot about you both...

RICHIE
Both? Ash, have you been leading me on?

GARY
Leading *you* on? Ashy and I have been
*extremely* close since we were very, very
young.

BROCK
Except when you were detestable to him...

GARY
Except when I was....HEY! I did what
I had to do....no apologies. Ash knows
how I feel about him and he used it
apparently.

Richie growls, and Gary growls louder, which causes Richie to growl even louder.

ASH
Please....don't get upset! I can't help it!
I love both....

RICHIE
You know, Ash, I really don't want to
hear it right now.

GARY
Yeah, you could have at least told
us...we deserved at least that.

May looks over to Brock with curiousity.

MAY
Who *are* these guys?

BROCK
Scorned lovers.

Max pops his head out from behind May.

MAX
I thought Ash was staying single
on purpose...at least that's what he
told Steven, Skyler, Brandon, Maxwell,
Tory, Rafe...

There is a momentary silence as a stunned Ash can only witness the hurt and sour
expressions of both of his boyfriends.

GARY
Well then, I guess that's it then...losers....

Richie nods.

RICHIE
Yep. I'm so out of here. You'll never see me again Ash, goodbye.

Richie and Gary both leave in opposite directions, leaving a distraught Ash to watch them go.
A tear forms in his eye.

ASH
Oh no.....

***

Whiteness, pure as virgin snow. The sound of lightning, crackling at an uneven yet swift pace, can be heard.

***

**Richie boards a boat, bound for Johto. He is depressed for
most of the trip, but meets a very nice Pokemon trainer named
Montgomery that not only has a great smile but also
has very loose virtues. Richie ends up taking out his Ash
issues on him, although Montgomery didn't particularly mind.
**Richie enters the Silver Conference. He meets many friends,
and due to his rebound nature, ends up forcibly taking out
his frustrations on them. In the end, he comes in second
place, Cruz falling right before it's opponent, Salamance.
**Richie is offered a contract by the Pokemon Association to
tour Johto, offering cash for battles. Richie agrees and
travels to six seperate towns, marveling trainers and onlookers
alike with his impressive skills.
**Richie takes some time off from training to research
tales from a villiage that was helped by a Jirachi. Richie
ends up meeting the Jirachi, befriending it.
**Richie captures a Sunflora and a Vileplume, which he
names Perfect and Polite.
**Richie helps one of his favorite libraries stay open
after Butch and Cassidy we're ordered to take
it over and convert into a secret Team Rocket base.
**Richie meets an elderly woman who tells him that
when she was a young girl, she saw where Latios
and Latias lived...at least one of many places.
**Richie embarks for a predetermined valley, set on
finding the two great Pokemon. He meets two fellow
explorers...a brainy girl named Brittany (Britty for short)
and a scruffy yet adorable newbie trainer named Vander.
**Britty spends several weeks trying to get Richie to ask her
out, until she catches him getting head from a vacationing
actor named Brad van Darn. She is angry at first, but accepts
Richie and they become even closer friends.

***

Whiteness, pure as virgin snow. The sound of lightning, crackling at an uneven yet swift pace, can be heard.

***

Richie opens his blue eyes, looking with newfound awareness. He looks around, and sees that he is in a forest.
To his left is Britty, wearing her wire-rim glasses and glossing over a map. To his right, Vander is smiling
as he watches a Murkrow flying through the air. Sparky, too, looks somewhat mystified...and older. He is at least
a year and a half older. He's grown at least a foot, and is somewhat lankier. His hair is actually lighter, with blonde
highlights intruding in his auburn hair which is slightly longer. His clothes are similar to his old warbdrobe, yet even
more stylish. His green jumper is gone. Now, he is sporting a seafoam-green shirt that is cut low enough so that his
belly-button can be constantly seen, with the cutest little happy-trail heading to his forest-green plush-leather pants.
His Indigo-colored hat is the only item remaining, however he has it currently attached to his belt-loop.

RICHIE
Huh?

SPARKY
Piiika?*
(Whoa....where are we?)

BRITTY
Richie! Is you're head in the clouds again?

VANDER
I know what he's thinking about...Latios and Latias!
We're going to find them, and I *know* Richie can
capture them!

Britty half-glances at Vander, hardly tolerating him.

BRITTY
What's on you're mind, Richie?

Richie looks at the two people, completely at a loss for words.

RICHIE
Who are....where....

Suddenly, flashes of Richie's false memories come flooding into his head.
He grips his temples and winces in pain. Sparky mirrors the action.

VANDER
Richie!!!!!!

BRITTY
What is it?!?

Richie looks around, then back at his friends.

RICHIE
Okay....you're Brittany...

BRITTY
Britty!

RICHIE
Right....and you're Vander, and we are
looking for mysterious Pokemon.

BRITTY
Are you suffering from a concussion?

RICHIE
No, no....but I'm afraid I can't remember
that much...er...

Richie bites his lower lip, and turns away.

VANDER
This is really strange.

Richie looks over to Sparky.

RICHIE
Okay, so we are back...

Sparky nods.

RICHIE
And now here we are...completely
away from Ash and Gary.

SPARKY
Pikachuuu*
(*And my Pikachu! Awe man!)

Vander has overheard.

VANDER
Who is Ash and Gary?

BRITTY
No doubt more studs on his list.
*sigh* Why don't guys notice me?

RICHIE
Er....well, this is going to come as
kind of a shock, but I can't continue
on this journey because...

A loud cry can be heard, and everyone turns to the sky...in a flash they see Latias. It briefly
flashes by, soaring to what appears to be a hidden glen at the mid-point of a nearby mountain.
Richie feels energy draining from his body as he sees this, and his eyes widen. Britty and
Vander, however, both jump for joy.

RICHIE
Sparky...

SPARKY
Piiika....*
(I know....how exciting!!!)

***

Whiteness, pure as virgin snow. The sound of lightning, crackling at an uneven yet swift pace, can be heard.

***

**Gary groans when he realizes that the nearest Hoenn
Pokemon Center has no Pokebuck exchange. He grumbles
and calls his lab, however they are all away on research. So,
he sighs and tracks down his grandfather, who was in the middle
of hosting his radio program with D.J. Mary.
**Thanks to his grandfather, Gary manages passage aboard
an airplane, which sends his back to his lab.
**Once back at the lab, Gary finds his enthusiasm for Pokemon
Researching has wained. He allows his assistant to take
temporary command of his lab, after only three weeks of
being back.
**Gary heads back to Pallet Town, and hides away at his
Grandfather's ranch. He refuses to talk to anybody about
his problems, and simply concentrates on his caught
Pokemon, trying to find inspiration by leveling them up.
**Gary learns from Tracey that Ash is back in Pallet Town,
having only come in 8th in the Hoenn League. He requests
that Ash not know he is back. When he learns that Ash
left rather quickly for the Battle Frontier, Gary decides
it's time to take on a completely new challenge as well.
**Professor Oak suggests that Gary travel to Shinou, as there
are reports of fascinating Pokemon that desperately need
to be researched. One night, without letting anybody know,
he leaves with his Umbreon and Misdrevus.
**In Shinou, Gary encounters many remarkable Pokemon.
**Oak informs Gary that Ash is almost finished with the Battle
Frontier, which Gary knows is his way of saying Ash would
be back in Pallet once again. So he goes, and does meet
up with Ash, keeping calm yet still silently furious with
him. He defeats Ash, then makes the decision to entice him
by informing him of Shinou.
**Over the next year, Gary encounters many, many strange
and interesting Pokemon, however the strangest encounter
was when he met Shinji. And althogh the two do not particularly
like each other to begin with, they find they are drawn together
through physical attraction.
**Due to Gary's shaky encounters with Ash, Gary and Shinji find
themselves growing even closer when they meet up for rendevous.
**The Shinou League comes and goes, and Gary now has to contemplate
either staying or leaving Shinji...because he can see the younger trainer
is...in his own Shinji way....becoming attached to him.

***

Whiteness, pure as virgin snow. The sound of lightning, crackling at an uneven yet swift pace, can be heard.

***

It is midnight, and a full moon is shining brightly. Gary opens his eyes with sudden awareness,
and looks around with fear. He immediately notices someone is performing some *very* skilled
fellatio on him, and he grunts with surprise. Shinji looks up, a fiery passion in his eyes.

SHINJI
Are you close?

Gary sweatdrops, not sure how to respond. Suddenly, he grabs his temples with pain. Shinji
grins and continues once again. Gary, however, has flashes of his false life enter his mind.
As they continue, he finds himself getting more and more horrified by the memories he
experiences.

GARY
Ash! Richie! No!

Suddenly, Gary feels teeth scrape him and he yelps, standing quickly. Shinji stands, his eyes
now filled with a thousand furies.

SHINJI
You *weren't* going to mention his name
in front of me.

Gary, who in the meantime has zipped up his violet jeans, winces in pain.

GARY
Er.....Shinji....I know you have...issues
with Ashy-boy, but...

Shinji, upon hearing Ash's name once again, stomps on Gary's foot.

GARY
HEY!!!!

SHINJI
You fool! Didn't we agree neither of us needed to obsess over Ash
anymore?

Gary looks down, frowning. He can tell that even though Shinji is
very tough on the outside, he is shaking due to his feelings for Gary
on the inside.

GARY
You don't understand...

Shinji pulls his pants up.

SHINJI
Don't I? You *love* Ash. I can tell because I did too. But you know
the score. How many trainers did we see him...charm? He used me
and you *know* he used you. And here I was doing an act I *vowed*
to never perform before I met *you* and you say *his* name...

Gary can actually see the beginnings of a tear forming in the younger
trainer's eyes. He closes his eyes, unsure how to proceed next.

***

Whiteness, pure as virgin snow. The sound of lightning, crackling at an uneven yet swift pace, can be heard.

***

**Ash, due to his emptiness over losing his most cherished boyfriends,
continues on with Brock, May and Max. To keep his mind off of his loss
he befriends and grows intimate with two different trainers, Morrison
and Tyson.
**Ash enters the Hoenn league, and despite the support he recieves
from Tyson and Morrison, he cannot help but think of Richie and
Gary...and he comes in 8th place.
**Despite the fact that Morrison wanted Ash to stay in Hoenn, he
leaves soon after, back for Pallet Town.
**Ash decides to tackle the battle frontier, to keep his mind busy.
With Brock, Misty, May and Max he leaves Pallet Town.
**Several months go by and Ash finally finishes the Battle Frontier.
**Ash returns to Pallet Town and runs into Gary, who entices him
to come to Shinou. Ash realizes he must, and leaves.
**Over the next year Ash has many various adventures with Brock
and Carrie, collecting badges and running into Gary and a very
compelling rival named Shinji...
**After seeing Ash and Gary have a meaningful conversation, Shinji
approaches Ash and informs him that Gary and he are a couple now.
Ash is torn, and refuses to speak with Gary anymore.
**Once the Shinou League is over, Ash returns to Pallet Town once
again, alone, and decides to take a small break, or as Deliah calls
it "a vacation". He stays in Pallet Town, spending most of his time
with Prof. Oak and Tracey, however on occasion he does take day
trips to see Misty in Cerulean and Brock in Pewter. Both can tell
he is very depressed for someone who should be so happy.
**While walking along the pier in Cerulean, Pikachu accidentally
knocks a bike into the ocean. The owner, an ebony-beauty named
Vylette, immediately is ready to lay the smack-down on Ash for
not watching where his Pokemon are walking, however after Ash
breaks down and cries, letting almost a year and a half's worth of
emotions flow. Vylette may be *incredibly* ghetto, but she's also
a kind person. She befriends Ash and they end up becoming
totally best friends, even though she does not get along with
Misty.
**After three more weeks of living in Pallet Town, Oak informs Ash
that the country of Yojuunia has opened it's borders to outsiders,
and is boasting a wide variety of Pokemon exclusive to their
region. Ash suggests to Vylette that they take on the region.
Vylette agrees as she is looking to power up her Pokemon.
**On the way, Ash meets up with Brock and May. May just finished
her contest string in Johto, and was here to exchange Pokeblock
recipes with Brock. Upon learning about Yojuunia, both are intrigued
enough to join them, much to Vylette's dismay.

***

Whiteness, pure as virgin snow. The sound of lightning, crackling at an uneven yet swift pace, can be heard.

***

Ash opens his eyes with sudden newfound awareness. He takes a deep breath, and realizes he is sitting on a bench.
He looks around and can plainly see is at a harbor, and the S.S. Anne is getting ready to depart. Ash is now slightly
taller, wearing a blue vest with a horizontal bold yellow stripe, and a white t-shirt underneath. Brock runs up
holding several tickets and pamphlets.

BROCK
Hey guys! The S. S. Anne is getting
ready to depart!

ASH
Huh? ......Brock?!?

Ash looks around and sees May looking through the window of a Harbor Fashion Shoppe. May's hair is now slightly
longer than the last time we saw her, and wearing slightly more fashionable clothing. She's holding several
shopping bags, and from the looks of things she just might be buying more. Next to her is Vylette, wearing a
Prada-looking ensemble. Her expensive weaves have pastel-colored flower clips in them, and she is only half-glancing
through the window.

MAY
I think I might just need to buy this
dress!

VYLETTE
I think you need to be hangin' over
on that nail-polish, girl...the fumes
are affecting your judgement.

May frowns, and turns over to Ash.

MAY
What do you think, Ash?

Ash stands, looking quite shocked. Pikachu, also looking disturbed, crawls up his back to his sholder.

ASH
Pikachu...I think....oh....

Ash suddenly grabs his head, moaning in pain. Pikachu does as well.

PIKACHU
Piiika!!!!!*
(*Oh! The pain!)

Brock runs up to Ash, placing his hand on Ash's back with concearn.

BROCK
Ash?!?

As the memories come flooding back in swift flashes, Ash regains various
blocks of memory. When it's over, he takes several breaths and sees
May and Vylette are now near him.

MAY
Ash?

VYLETTE
Boy you be trippin'.

ASH
I...I lost the Hoenn League *and* the Shinou League?

Brock, May and Vylette all sweatdrop.

BROCK
Did you hit your head?

ASH
No...no Brock, but where is Gary and Richie?

BROCK
Gary?!? Richie?!?

May cocks her head to the side with confusion.

MAY
I thought you said you were never speaking to
Gary again...

BROCK
And Richie hasn't spoken to you since that time
in Hoenn....

Ash frowns, and scratches his head. He looks at Pikachu with confusion.

ASH
Uh....I guess I'm not getting the whole backstory.

PIKACHU
Piika.*
(*Well, I can remember Richie and Gary leaving you....)

VYLETTE
So who are these guys? Former booty calls
or something?

May places her hands to her heart.

MAY
They were the loves of his life...but now
Gary is involved with someone else and
Richie...who knows where he is at this point.

Vylette looks at Ash likes he's mad.

VYLETTE
Why you triflin' around on has beens?
This harbor is full of fly sailors, go pick one.

Brock looks over and sees several college-aged girls boarding the S.S. Anne. He drools
and grabs Ash and May.

BROCK
Er....we don't have time. We need to board
the boat!

Ash and May are tugged along to the boat, with Vylette in quick tow. At the ramp, two sailors stop
them and demand to see their tickets. Brock presents them, one of the sailors grab them and smile
wickedly.

BROCK
Hey, as you can see they are legit tickets!

SAILOR ONE
They sure are, so prepare for trouble because to Yojuunia we shall set sail!

SAILOR TWO
Ahoy mateys, make it double cuz you know we ain't tellin' tall tales!

The sailors throw off their warbdrobe, revealing Jessie and James.

JESSIE
As evil and old as the galaxy...

JAMES
Sent here to fulfill our destiny...

Meowth hops up, wearing a Captain's hat.

MEOWTH
Meowth! And dere's me!

JESSIE
To denounce the evils of truth and love...

JAMES
To extend our reach to the stars above!

Jessie salutes.

JESSIE
Jessie!

James salutes as well.

JAMES
James!

MEOWTH
And Meeeeowth are our names!

JESSIE
Wherever there's peace in the universe...

JAMES
Team Rocket...

MEOWTH
Will be dere...

TEAM ROCKET
To make everything worse!

Wobbuffet pops up and salutes.

WOBBUFFET
Woooobbuffet!*
(My Wynaut lies over the ocean, My Wynaut lies over the sea...)

Mime Jr. hops on top of Wobbuffet.

MIME JR.
Mimemimemime!*
(Once again! This time in brail!!!!)

ASH/BROCK/MAY/VYLETTE
Team Rocket!

VYLETTE
Not you three triflin' fools again. Bounce!

Jessie sneers.

JESSIE
You may think you're hot, but girlfriend....
you are not.

JAMES
Recognize! *We* deserve the luxury cruise
far more than annoying twerps!

Vylette narrows her eyes and withdraws a Pokeball.
Her high-pitched voice is even louder.

VYLETTE
Hurry up, Sableye! Get out here and woop
their asses! Y'ALLMEAN!!!

Sableye emerges.

SABLEYE
Sableye....*
(*Sableye N da hood, comin' at ya son)

Ash sighs.

ASH
Look, if you guys wanna go to Yojuunia
go ahead, I can't...

MAY
Huh?

JAMES
Is this some sort of a trick?

Suddenly, Jessie grabs her head in absolute pain. James sees this and cannot help but
stop and stare.

JESSIE
Owww!!!!

JAMES
Uh...Jessie....you have a headache or something?

As flashes of memories break into Jessie's mind, Ash simply turns around and begins walking away.
Moments later Brock and May are following. Vylette grabs the tickets from James and catches up
with the others.

MAY
Ash, what is the matter with you?

BROCK
It took us forever to get these tickets!

ASH
Sorry guys, but no way. I need to return
to Pallet Town.

May, Brock and Vylette all go wide-eyed and gasp loudly.

MAY/BROCK/VYLETTE
Pallet Town!

BROCK
I thought you were dead-set on heading
to Yojuunia.

VYLETTE
Yeah man, sup?

Ash continues walking, looking down to the pavement.

ASH
Sorry guys, like I said you can all
go if you want, but I can't. I made
a promise and I'm going to keep it.

MAY
A promise? To who?

ASH
To my boyfriends.

Ash continues walking, leaving his friends to stare at each other in disbelief. Within moments May is
chasing after Ash, followed closely by Brock. Vylette sighs, rolls eyes eyes, and simply walks in their
direction.

MAY
Ash wait!

BROCK
Yeah, you know we won't let you
go alone!

VYLETTE
Man, this better not take long, aight?

Ash continues walking, with a solid look of determination.

NARRATOR
And so, our heroes have found themselves
facing a very large rift, however Ash is
certain he can mend it by keeping his promise.
However, he may find that easier said than done...

As May and Vylette blankly follow Ash and Brock, neither see that a green-haired teenager is following them. When
his face is revealed, it's Drew. He, too, looks somewhat older. His hair is slightly longer in the back, but for the most part it's the
same. He's taller now, almost a half-foot taller than Ash, and overall his style is similar to what he used to wear. His purple unbuttoned
silk shirt is mostly same, flipped collar and all...except now it is sleeveless. His black undershirt is sleeveless as well, and his seafoam
colored slacks are replaced with seafoam colored cargo pants. Finally he is sporting black and purple sandles. He grins.

DREW
Boy I have great luck...

NARRATOR
And one thing is for sure, Jessie will never
win the Hoenn Grand Festival now...

We cut to Jessie, bawling her eyes out. A very confused James and Meowth are consoling her while Wobbuffet brings her
a lemonaid on a serving tray.

JESSIE
It's just not fair!!!!! *I* should have won that festival!

JAMES
Why on *Earth* are you bringing up the Hoenn
Grand Festival?

MEOWTH
Yeah, dat wasn't exactly one of our finer points....

Jessie looks furious.

JESSIE
It *must* have been that Shadow Jessie's fault!
Grrrrr, that Mistress Minova! If I ever get my hands
on her!

James looks at Meowth.

JAMES
I think she's snapped, crackled...and this is her final pop.

MEOWTH
I thought she moved on but I guess
you can never predict a crazy person's
actions....

JESSIE
I WAS ROOOOOOOBBED!!!!! WAAAAAAAAHHHHH!!!!!!!!
 

Takuta-Nui

Writer I Am
Yay for 3Shi porn! XD Again, very well-written material, and I'll just note how well you wrote *that* scene. I keep seeing litle grammatical problems, mainly with the "there, they're, their" and "your, you're" conundrums.

The story itself: Pretty interesting stuff. The latter chapter was definitely more intricate, though perhaps it would have had more impact if you had described the character's emotions - show, don't tell. I realize your style of writing restricts that a bit, but I'm sure you could work around that. Ganymede's gone now, I suppose, and our favourite boys are apart. [sobs] Hope Ash can pull everything together. By the way, I notice you've become a DarkStreakShipper. ;)

Quote time!

No way...Lance? Pink Triangle Head Lance?
No way is he a tough guy. I dominatrixed his
pansy *** so hard he was screaming for more
in a high pitch squeal. He's a misanthope?
Yes, repeatedly. I think five times in one night.
XDXDXD Richie certainly is open about his relationships.

Before I go, let me hug you for writing that awesome threesome scene! [hugs]
 

articuno_trumps_all

<========Ball Squeez
Wow. That certainly is more edgy than some of the other stuff. Kudos. :D
 

GAR

Beginning Trainer
We open on Ash, Brock, May and Vylette as they walk down an old dirt path, crossing through
a large field of flowers occupied by Sunflora.

ASH
Brock, are you *sure* this is a
reliable short-cut? I don't ever
remember going this way before.

BROCK
That's because this path didn't
exsist until recently. A new town
is beginning to form.

ASH
A new town?

VYLETTE
I never heard of no new town.

BROCK
I don't think it's established yet,
but from what I hear a lot of
various Pokemon specialists
are setting up residency.

ASH
Pokemon specialists, huh?
Well, I *guess* it wouldn't hurt
to take a look while we pass
through.

MAY
How exciting! We'll be around
to see a town before it was!

VYLETTE
As long as they have a Sizzler
I'm set, fur shuur.

MAY
I think I see it!

May points to a steeple in the distance. She takes off running, leaving the others to follow her.
Within moments, the group finds themselves approaching a group of various buildings, some of them
still incomplete. Several random people are going about their business.

MAY
Here we are! Look, that's going to
be a Pokemon center, I bet.

A man approaches May from behind and speaks loudly, causing everyone to spin around in shock.

MAN
You would be right, lil lady! If
you need to see Nurse Joy, she's
currently situated at my laboratory.

ASH
Whoa, who are you?

MAN
I'm Dr. Noah Onward. Welcome to
Spectrum City! We don't have a
Mayor yet, or a city council, or that
many residents but just you wait!
Please, if you'd like to rest...come
this way.

VYLETTE
Sounds good to me.

They all follow Dr. Onward towards a respectable-looking building, which has brick exterior
and white pillars, however gardeners are still planting flowers and trees around the premises.

BROCK
So what kind of laboratory is this?

DR. ONWARD
I specialize in genetic research...
however the specifics are classified,
I'm afraid.

They enter, and find the reception room is respectably designed with velvet drapery that
matches the floors. A receptionist is sitting at the front desk. Nurse Joy runs out from a
hallway and when she sees Dr. Onward, she runs to him quickly.

NURSE JOY
Oh Dr. Onward, come quick! It's
horrible!

Brock has a small siezure, and a tear forms in his eye.

BROCK
Oh....my.....

Brock explodes into a rose-filled background, clutching his chest in torment but keeping a wide
smile on his face.

BROCK
AAAAAAHHHHHH!!!! These turgid
feelings you bring out in me Nurse
Joy....yet I never feel happier when
I see you, oh you vixenous beauty.

Nurse Joy runs past Brock, paying no attention to him. Brock crumbles, his face etched in rejection.

DR. ONWARD
Nurse Joy! What on Earth is the...

Suddenly, a large group of frightened Oddish, round out of the hallway, running as fast as they can.
Shortly after, a stampede of Wigglytuffs, Woopers and Quagsires' rampage out of the same hallway,
looking crazed.

DR. ONWARD
Oh dear...

Three Wigglytuffs surround an Oddish, and within moments it's ripped into pieces, as each devour it.
Another duo of Oddish are gulped in by a Quagsire, while several Wooper's nibble slowly on a slower
Oddish that can't get away. Ash, Vylette, May and Brock are all mortified. Within moments, none
of the Oddish are around. The other Pokemon calm down completely, and happily walk back to the
hallway.

NURSE JOY
Oh no! Those poor Oddish!

ASH
Dr. Onward, why did those Pokemon *do* that?!?

Dr. Onward bites his lower lip, then sighs.

DR. ONWARD
What you've just witnessed...is a kink I am still
trying to correct in my research.

NURSE JOY
And just *what* kind of research is *this*?!?

DR. ONWARD
I....I need to tend to my Pokemon....

Dr. Onward runs off, leaving everyone to lament on what just happoned.

***

Fade to Ash and Pikachu jumping with joy as Vylette, Brock and May can be seen in the background.

POKEMON: <3SHI

CHAPTER THIRTEEN: TEARS OF A CLONE

ASH
(voice)
Tears of a clone!!!

PIKACHU
Pika!!!*
(I'm hardly in this one so who cares?)

***

We cut to Gary, who is looking off with a distant gaze in a resteraunt while Shinji sits across
from him, staring at him intently with a somewhat sinister stare. We then cut to Richie, who
is leading the way down a sunny path while Britty and Vander look nonplussed.

NARRATOR
While Ash and friends make a
startling discovery, Richie and Gary
find themselves in similarly shocking
experiences.

Suddenly, while they are passing underneath a group of trees, a large cage crashes down around
them and they jump in shock.

BRITTY
Aaah!

VANDER
Wha?

They grab the bars, and are jolted with electricity.

RICHIE
Who is doing this?!!!!?

A cackling can be heard in the distance as the Team Rocket music begins.

BUTCH
(voice)
Prepare for trouble, you're in a cage and we're free!

CASSIDY
(voice)
And make it double...

BUTCH
(voice)
Cuz that's the way it should be.

TEAM ROCKET
(voice)
Here's our mission so ya better listen!

Cassidy hops down from the tree, gloating.

CASSIDY
To infect the world with devastation.

Butch appears from a bush, striking a haughty pose.

BUTCH
To blight all people's in every nation.

CASSIDY
To denounce the goodness of truth and love.

BUTCH
To extend our wrath to the stars above.

Cassidy winks and whips her hair, then strikes a victory pose.

CASSIDY
Cassidy!

Butch does a handless flip, then makes three swift punches.

BUTCH
And Butch as usual.

Cassidy and Butch are in a rocket ship, circling around the planet Earth over and over rapidly.

CASSIDY
We're Team Rocket and we're circling the Earth all day and night!

BUTCH
So surrender to us now! Cuz you will surely lose this fight!

RICHIE/BRITTY/VANDER
Team Rocket!

BUTCH/CASSIDY
That's right!

The music ends as we see now that Team Rocket had cleverly set up the trap.

SPARKY
Piiikachuuu!*
(*Ugh, whyyyy?)

Cassidy points at Richie accusingly.

CASSIDY
We have a bone to pick with you.

RICHIE
What?!?

BUTCH
We've been following you for weeks,
knowing you'd find Latios and Latias...

CASSIDY
Then suddenly you just turn around
and WALK IN THE OTHER DIRECTION?!?

BUTCH
We demand justice!

RICHIE
Leave me alone Team Rocket! I am
on a much, much more important
quest now.

CASSIDY
Such as?

RICHIE
I'm meeting up with my boyfriends.

Butch and Cassidy both sweatdrop big time, and Britty and Vander both look at Richie in confusion.

CASSIDY
Well, I fail to see how that ranks
as a priority, but oh well, I'm afraid
you'll be indisposed.

Butch presses a red button on a remote control, and within moments a helecopter with a big red 'R' flies
overhead. Butch controls it to the ground. Cassidy grabs a cable that is attached to the cage and hooks it
to a cable attached to the bottom of the helecoptor.

BUTCH
We'll just drop you off by that
mountain, and you'll surely run
into the legendary Pokemon just
like you always do.

Richie grits his teeth, and looks over to Britty and Vander apologetically as he grabs a Pokeball.

RICHIE
I'm sorry....Come on out, Cruz. Heeyaah!!!

Suddenly, a gigantic Tyranitar is released, and within moments Richie, Britty, and Vander are smooshed up against the
bars, then seconds later the bars give in and the cage is smashed open. Richie manages to stand, woozy, and offers
Cruz a reassuring pat on the back.

RICHIE
Thank you Cruz...you did a great job.

Butch and Cassidy gasp.

BUTCH
Fine then, we'll do this the hard way. Go! Hitmontop!

CASSIDY
Go, Ursaring!

Hitmonlee and Ursaring both ermerge, looking fierce.

HITMONLEE
Hitmonlee!!*
(*A Tyranitar. I've wanted to take one down forever)

URSARING
Riiiiiiiing!*
(*Ready, willing, and able.)

Britty grabs two Pokeballs then stops completely.

BRITTY
Uhhhh....do I want to use Smeargle or Ariados?

RICHIE
Cruz, focus your sand stream on Butch and Cassidy!

A sandy wirlwind crashes into Team Rocket, who go crashing
backwards along with their Pokemon. After a few moments of
dazement, Cassidy stands and looks around. She sees nothing,
so she looks up and then gasps.

CASSIDY
What?!?

Richie, Cassidy and Vander are riding away in the helecopter, Richie
is happily waving good-bye to her.

RICHIE
Thanks for the ride, I'll be back to Ash and Gary in no time!

CASSIDY
(to herself)
Oh, the boss isn't gonna like this.

***
In the temp. Pokemon Center area, Pikachu, Bonsley, Delcatty, Sableye and Munchlax are taken by
Nurse Joy.

ASH
Why would those Pokemon do that?

NURSE JOY
I must admit, I have noticed odd behavior
lately from the Pokemon that reside here.
As an expert I can verify that the various
groups of Pokemon Dr. Onward has must
be very closely related because all of their
indestinguisable features are identical, which
is very strange.

MAY
So he has families of Quagsires, Woopers and
Wigglytuffs.

NURSE JOY
Is this all you're Pokemon?

Ash's eyes widen, and he looks alarmed.

ASH
Wait!!! Where's ShiShi?

MAY
ShiShi?

NURSE JOY
I'm afraid I've never heard of that Pokemon before.

Ash searches his inside pockets, and sighs as he retrieves another Pokeball.

ASH
Come on out, ShiShi!

ShiShi emerges and strikes a joyous pose, it's arms in the air.

SHISHI
ShiShi!!!!!!*
(*Teeeerrrrrrrriffic!!!!! Ash!!!!!)

ShiShi hugs Ash, while everyone around him looks on in amazement at the very strange Pokemon.

MAY
Wow! What a cute Pokemon!
What's it's name?

BROCK
When did you catch it?!?

ASH
Guys, this is ShiShi! He was
given to me by the elemental
spirits.

Brock sweatdrops but smiles nonetheless.

BROCK
Okay then.

May opens up her Pokedex.

DEXTETTE
No available data.

MAY
Huh....

ASH
ShiShi is very rare...like, I think it
might be the only one of it's kind.

SHISHI
Shiiiiii*
(*That's not *entirely* true but I definately
am the only Pokemon like myself)

NURSE JOY
I'd be delighted to look ShiShi over, I'm sure
I can help it feel even better.

ShiShi happily floats over next to Pikachu, and Nurse Joy leads the Pokemon away.
Ash turns and grimaces at his friends.

ASH
Well, now that Nurse Joy is helping our Pokemon
I think we need to figure out why those Pokemon
ate up those Oddish.

MAY
I feel so bad for those poor Oddish....they were
trying to reach us for help!

VYLETTE
May, they're Oddish, it's plants!
Do you cry after eating salads?

ASH
Oddish are intelligent Pokemon and nobody
should just allow them to be eaten up like that.

BROCK
Well, I guess we could go talk to Dr. Onward
again.

ASH
Right.

The group walk down the particular hallway Dr. Onward was last seen heading down. They come across
an open door, which leads outside to what appears to be a fensed-in area. Near a small babbling brook is
Dr. Onward, looking somewhat somberly while the group of Quagsire and Wooper happily splash around.
The Wigglytuffs are hopping playfully in the grass.

BROCK
Hey, they all look calm and happy now.

Ash grits his teeth, and storms over to Dr. Onward, who rises to meet him.

ASH
Dr. Onward, why are you allowing these
Pokemon to be so brutal to Oddish?

DR. ONWARD
You don't understand. I'm not *allowing* it...
it's just a work in progress. What you saw
was a very unfortunate side-effect that was
completely unforseeable.

BROCK
Hold on....what is your research?

DR. ONWARD
I shouldn't talk...it's secret research.

BROCK
That's fine, we can just fetch the
talented and lovely Officer Jenny,
I'm sure she would be interested.

Dr. Onward grimaces.

DR.ONWARD
Er....I specialize in genetic research, which
includes cloning. These are my version five
clones...I was hoping I had solved the problem
but...

ASH/BROCK/MAY/VYLETTE
Clones?

Near them, on the other side of the fense, Drew's eyes widen.

DREW
Intriguing.

***

Shinji places his lips over the straw of a very large and thick vanilla shake. Gary takes a quiet sip
of his green tea. Shinji had been silent through their entire meal, and when Shinji finally spoke Gary
was rather suprised.

SHINJI
So...maybe I can forgive you...

Gary has to smirk as Shinji's demeaner.

SHINJI
But first I need to know what's in it for me.

Gary thinks a moment.

GARY
Well, I was actually thinking of visiting my
gramps and...

Shinji's eyes widen.

SHINJI
You want me to meet your grandpa?

Shinji's eyes suddenly twinkle, and Gary silently screams in his head.

GARY
Er...

SHINJI
Now there is a man worthy of tutoring me.
Gary....that is the best....

Shinji smiles, a vision something Gary isn't used to seeing yet. Gary opens his mouth to respond, but pauses, then sighs.

GARY
I'm sure you'll enjoy it.

SHINJI
And maybe....

Shinji looks up to Gary with a spark in his gaze. His smile toned down but sincere.

SHINJI
...maybe we can announce ourselves to him.
I'm tired of being in the closet...lately I've been
thinkin' you could be the one to help me in
that department.

Gary sinks lower into his seat.

GARY
Oh....I'm....honored.

Shinji removes his sandle and carresses Gary's leg with his foot.

SHINJI
I'm hoping you're more than that.

Shinji raises his foot so it's now resting in Gary's crotch. Within moments Gary is sweating, his
wide eyes looking around swiftly, and he gulps..

GARY
Apparently I am....

Shinji notes Gary's behavior, and keeps his eyes glued on the older teen as he takes another
sip of his shake.

SHINJI
So it's settled, then. We'll go to your
grandfather's, together.

Gary remains silent.

GARY
Right.

***

Ash looks around at the Pokemon before him. Brock, May and Vylette mirror his reactions.

ASH
No way! *These* Pokemon are clones?
Like they are all made from the same
Pokemon?

DR. ONWARD
Precisely. It's my life's work...

VYLETTE
Huh. So you could wait till I'm
eighty, clone me, perform a brain
transplant and I would be able
to start all over again? Hellz yeah...

DR. ONWARD
A brain transplant?

MAY
I don't know...cloning seems kind
of weird.

DR. ONWARD
Sure, it's new and unconventional.
But really, the way I see it...it doesn't
matter how a life if brought into the world,
the point is that it has arrived.

BROCK
Actually, as a Pokemon Breeder, I understand
that by the time my future grandchildren with
Nurse Joy are my age, genetic engineering may
very well be used in moderation.

DR. ONWARD
Precisely! I have managed to perfect
the system tremendously. I can replicate
up to thirty per cent of the original's memory
engrams, which helps a clone regain a sense
of self, especially if it's hyper-grown.

MAY
Hyper-grown?

DR.ONWARD
A clone can reach it's original host's age
within a week of it's birth, if intended.

Everyone gasps.

ASH
A week? No way!

DR. ONWARD
Oh yes. I call it cellular normalcy.
Essentially a clone's DNA is in
a state of flux until it reaches the
original age. Very simple, and it works
great for Pokemon. For Humans,
well I think we can all agree everyone
deserves a childhood.

ASH
Well maybe Pokemon do too.
I mean that's how they learn
to trust the world around them
and the ones who love them.

DR. ONWARD
I don't have time for stuff like that.
I'm a scientist, and as a natural
result my first love is to science.

BROCK
So, why do these clones violently
attack and devour the Oddish?

DR. ONWARD
Come to my lab, I'll explain inside.

On the other side of the fense, Drew looks down contemplatively.

***

In the Team Rocket helecopter, Richie looks around with trepidation.
Britty is piloting, while Vander and his Poliwag stare out at the landscape
with excitement.

RICHIE
Are you *sure* we have enough
fuel to reach the shoreline?

BRITTY
I think so...aero-mechanics aren't
my cup of tea, Richie.

RICHIE
With any luck, we can use this to
fly right to Pallet Town. That would
save us so much time!

BRITTY
It's not like I'm a certified pilot,
you know.

RICHIE
But you're doing so well! I know
we can figure this out.

Britty doesn't seem quite so convinced.

***

Inside Dr. Onward's laboratory, everyone gathers around what is apparently a cloning machine.

DR. ONWARD
You see, I've been cloning for twelve years
now, and I've learned that certain Pokemon
DNA can actually help aid in hyper-aging.
Oddish turned out to have the most promising
DNA, in relation to it's split evolutionary chain
from Gloom.

ASH
I don't understand.

BROCK
I think what he's saying is that Oddish DNA was
used when he created these clones.

DR. ONWARD
And the unfortunate side-effect is that they *can*
eat any diet under the sun...but they *must* have
a steady diet of Oddish, the minimum being one
a month.

MAY
Awwe, that's horrible.

DR. ONWARD
I agree. Believe it or not, I am rather fond of
Oddish. The reason I know a clones limit
on Oddish intake is because I myself have
trained these Pokemon to try to crave other
food.

BROCK
So what happoned?

DR. ONWARD
The Oddish escaped from their enclosed habitat.
They thought they we're escaping to safety, but
they didn't realize the clones roam freely here.
Now I'm going to have to order more Oddish...

ASH
How can you do this? You're robbing these
Oddish of a life filled with evolution and maybe
even battling just so your clones can eat?

BROCK
The PokeScience Institute would probably bar
you if they knew of your ethics.

Dr. Onward groans.

DR. ONWARD
Hey, don't get all "Pokemon Activist" on me.
Yeah, yeah, as a kid I ate Magikarp, Grumpig...
occasionally Tauros...my grandmother firmly
believed Pokemon were put on this Earth for
us to eat...hahaha, she was so old-school.

VYLETTE
Fried Torchic and Combusken are deeelicious,
especially with honey-barbeque sauce.

May freezez in absolute terror and whites out, void of any color.

ASH
Ewww.

MAY
You.....fry.....Torchics...!?!

VYLETTE
Only because Blaziken is so expensive.

May begins shaking with with cunvulsions of a psychotic. Ash and Brock seem peturbed by Vylette's
choice of food, but shrug it off easily enough.

DR. ONWARD
Well, it's Oddish's evolutionary DNA the clones
crave. That's why I've haulted cloning any further
Pokemon using this method. *laughs* Imagine
if a Human had been cloned.

ASH
Well, if you've stopped cloning these types
that eat Oddish I guess Officer Jenny *doesn't*
need to find out.

VYLETTE
Besides, I swear that popo is the dumbest
bi**h on the planet. She'll never figure this
all out, fo'sho'

BROCK
So what other types of research goes on here?

DR. ONWARD
My other field of expertise, which may
interest you Brock, is Pokemon cross-breeding.

Brock smiles widely.

BROCK
You mean...

DR. ONWARD
Yes, thanks to genetic engineering I have
the ability to cross-breed any two Pokemon.
Although some turn out better than others.

BROCK
Oh.....please.....tell me more!

DR. ONWARD
I'll tell you what, why don't I show you
some of my creations? Imagine the
offspring of a Cacturne and a Skitty,
or a Wooper and an Ariados...

***

At an airport, Gary and Shinji have just purchased a ticket, and are heading for the escelator. They are both
showered, and dressed fashionably for travel; Gary sporting his black dress shirt with the collar flipped, and a
small purple pendant around his neck, which matches the color of his pants.

Shinji has on his newer outfit, which he bought at the mall with Gary no more than a week ago. He is wearing
a tight black t-shirt, which has a flashy electric-blue lightening bolt on the upper right corner. He pants are
camoflauge, with the primary colors being electric-blue, dark blue, and black. His fashionable satchel-backpack
is the same. His right eyebrow is pierced, as are his ears.

GARY
I think you'll like Kanto...

They step onto the escelator, both staring straight forward.

SHINJI
I'm possibly interested in obtaining
a Gyarados. Dragon Rage, Hydro Pump,
Hyper Beam, and Flamethrower.

GARY
You have to train Magikarp an aweful
long time to make it evolve.

SHINJI
I was planning on trading for one.
I have no time for Magikarp.

Gary raises an eyebrow, but continues to look forward.

GARY
Most of your Pokemon are powerhouses
and the ones that aren't will be
soon enough. Which would you trade?

The two nonchalantly step off the escelator and walk slowly in a bustling crowd of travelors. Shinji shrugs
loosely.

SHINJI
Most likely my Octillery. I just hate
how it's Octazooka can't get stronger.

GARY
It's still powerful.

SHINJI
It's crap. You like seeing me with
inferior Pokemon because you're
jealous.

Shinji forms a small smile, Gary places his left hand into his pocket and looks away casually.

GARY
Hardly.

SHINJI
It's okay, Gary. When I'm part
of the Elite Four you'll be cashing
in just as much as I will.

GARY
You really do have your whole life
mapped out, huh?

Shinji shrugs again, as if it's no big deal.

SHINJI
I have for years. I see the potential
for power that lies in being a
Pokemon trainer.

GARY
It does help out in day-to-day situations,
that's for sure.

Gary makes a small smile but Shinji simply stares forward.

SHINJI
Powerful Pokemon make a powerful
trainer.

Gary furrows his eyebrows, and looks at Shinji momentarily, a wave of understanding sweeping over his face.

GARY
(thinking)
I'm wondering what he's afraid of...
deep down.

***

We cut to May, looking intently at a baby Pokemon, sleeping in it's enclosed habitat. Dr. Onward steps up
behind her, smiling.

DR. ONWARD
Do you like it?

MAY
It's....cute! What is it?!?

DR. ONWARD
A cross between a Numel and a Corsola.

MAY
Wow!

Ash and Brock are watching a Growlithe/Hitmonlee hybrid happily chase a Cacturne/Skitty hybrid.

GROWLEE
Grooooowwwleee!*
(*Humans are here! Act cute and they might adopt us!)

SKITTURNE
Skittiskittiskitturn.*
(*I don't need adoption. Worshippers would be nice.)

ASH
Wow, these Pokemon are so cool!

BROCK
And they all seem perfectly normal and
healthy, I'm impressed.

Ash's eyes light up and he points excitedly.

ASH
And check that one out! It kind of looks
like Pikachu!

Indeed, a green mouse is scurrying around, however it seems to share many features
with an Azumarill. When it sees Ash fancies it, it hops into his arms.

PIKARILL
Pikapika!*
(Hi!!!! Please take me with you! All the others hate me cuz I'm cuter than them!)

ASH
Awwwe, you're so cute! You're the
cutest Pokemon here!

Growlee and Skitturne narrow their eyes in hatred for the obnoxiously cute rodent Pokemon.
It raises it's left arm, and it's needle-like claws (which are thicker than the other needles on it's body) extend.

SKITTURNE
Skittiskittiskittiskitturne.*
(*The moment they leave, Pikarill is losing one of it's pretty eyes forever....)

Vylette is leaning up against the wall by the window, smoking a Newport and drearily watching a rather ditzy
Wobbuffet and Misdrevus hybrid as it tries to impress her with song and dance. However, she's hardly impressed.

MISDREFETT
Misdre...misdre....Mistrefett!*
(*Fame! I'm gonna make it forever, I'm gonna learn how to fly...)

VYLETTE
Hmmmm Hmmmmm. Might as well give it up
cuz I have one Pokeball left and it's reserved
for a Persian that knows Pay Day, y'allmean?!?

Behind her, a spiderlike Pokemon crawls down stealthily from the corner of the cealing. A perfect cross between
an Ariados and a Wooper, it poises itself to strike.

WOOPADOS
Wooooooop!!!*
(*Tee hee! Time for some fun!)

Vylette turns around just in time to see a moist stringshot heading for her. It hits her, and within moments she's stuck
against the wall, screaming. The Woopados is in front of her in moments, and unleashes a Bubblebeam attack.
The bubbles hit Vylette all over her body.

VYLETTE
Hey, that tickles! Stop!

WOOPADOS
Woooopados.*
(*Not till you beg, tee-hee!)

VYLETTE
Oooh! You'se a freaky Pokemon!

Ash, Brock and May run to Vylette, but stop when they see her laughing hysterically. They all sweatdrop.
Dr. Onward arrives, and picks Woopados up.

DR. ONWARD
Sorry Vylette...Woopados has an offbeat
sense of humor.

Vylette is humorless and her glances rather threatening.

VYLETTE
If you do not get these webs off me
this vuurry instant...

Everyone scrambles to free Vylette from the moist webbings. Once she is free, she gives Dr. Onward the
evil eye.

VYLETTE
Uh uh. Anymore of your freaky
Pokemon decide to ruin my athletic
apparel n' Vylette's gonna open a
can of whoop ***, Y'ALLMEAN!

Vylette storms away, calling one of her friends on her cellphone. Ash smiles at Dr. Onward.

ASH
Well, I think these Pokemon are cool.

BROCK
Yeah, I'd like to keep in touch. Perhaps
I could spend some time here in the
future.

DR. ONWARD
I am always looking for dedicated
assistants, I look forward to it.

May picks up a Bellsprout/Umbreon hybrid, and coos at it.

MAY
So are these Pokemon available to
capture?

Dr. Onward laughs and winks ar May playfully.

DR. ONWARD
Someday...but not just yet. There
is still a lot of research...and I need
to clone more so they can reproduce
and start lifes in the real world as a
society.

BROCK
But you're potentially creating
hundreds of new Pokemon races...
surely the balance of nature will
get tipped.

DR.ONWARD
One could also argue this is
nature's way of bringing about
a new era. We can argue
philosophy all day but my
work will prevail. Science is
like a force of nature, it can't
be stopped.

May takes a step forward, looking determined.

MAY
And I don't think it should.
It's obvious these Pokemon
are happy and I think you're
awesome for allowing them
the chance to live!

***

Britty's eyes dart about the helecopter control display, and she looks over to Richie, who is solemnly staring
out the side window.

BRITTY
Um...Richie?

Richie continues staring out at the skyline. Britty waits a moment then leans closer to him.

BRITTY
Richie!!

Richie's head spins around to face her, being properly snapped out of his deep thoughts.

RICHIE
Huh? What?

BRITTY
I think we may need to make a landing soon.

RICHIE
How soon?

BRITTY
That depends.

RICHIE
On?

BRITTY
On which gage is our fuel display. If it's
this one here, we're fine for several dozen
more miles. If it's this one...

Richie's eyes widen when he sees her point
to a gage that is showing an empty flash.

RICHIE
Um....that's not good.

On cue, the helecopter begins sputtering out. Terror and dread wash over Richie and Britty's faces.

VANDER
Tell me you're not going to crash us...

BRITTY
I'm losing control...

The helecopter stalls out, and begins freefalling. Richie, Britty and Vander grab each other with wide eyes and loud screams.
The ground nears them quickly. Richie closes his eyes and grits his teeth.

RICHIE
Ash....Gary....

***

Ash stops looking at hybrids with interest, and turns around with curiousity. He moves slowly to the window,
and looks out with wide eyes.

ASH
Richie?

***

Gary, who had been looking over a Pokemon travel guide, drops the magazine and begins turning around slowly,
looking at the travelors walking by.

GARY
Richie?

***

Mere seconds before kabooming to the ground, the helecopter suddenly zips back into the air. Richie opens his left eye with
caution, and sees they haven't crashed. His face reflects awe.

RICHIE
Whoa....

Britty realizes they are still in the air, and shakingly looks around the control display.

BRITTY
The engine is off.....how are we...

Richie cuts her off with a giant laughter. She looks to where the trainer is looking, and sees Latios and Latias are
frollicing through the air. Richie smiles and waves, then calls out to them loudly.

RICHIE
Latios! Latias! Thank you!!!

VANDER
Whoa, it is them!

BRITTY
They saved us?!?

Richie turns to her and smiles.

RICHIE
They're legendary psychic Pokemon.
They knew I needed to see my boyfriends
again so they are helping us!

Britty's eyes widen.

BRITTY
Gee, nice to have friends in high places.

Richie looks forward, smiling, as the helecopter
floats along, just about to cross the water.

***

Vylette sighs as she walks outside along the fense. Her cellphone is up to her ear.

VYLETTE
Hey girl, I'm at this freaky lab with all these
freaky Pokemon. Uh huh....I know that's right.

Vylette bumps into an elderly couple who happen to be walking by her.

OLD MAN
Oh, excuse us.

OLD WOMAN
So sorry!

VYLETTE
Watch it granny-o before I shove my
size eight up yo' ***!

OLD MAN
I'm sorry, we're you just talking about freaky Pokemon.

OLD WOMAN
In the lab?

VYLETTE
I think you'se best be gettin' outta my face!

Vylette points to the free space in front of her, then points to their space over by them.

VYLETTE
This is all me up in here, you handle that!

The old woman rolls her eyes.

OLD WOMAN
Oh brother.

Vylette places a threatening finger up to her.

VYLETTE
You can roll those eyes, you can stroll those eyes,
but you *BEST* be controllin' those eyes, Y'ALLMEAN?!?

Vylette walks on, leaving the old woman and man to look at each other with confusion.

OLD WOMAN
I swear that girl is absolutely insane.

***

On the airplane, a stewartess approaches Gary and Paul with a small cart, filled with
beverages and snacks. Gary watches her approach from the corner of his eye, and he
looks over to his companion. Paul is intently staring out the window, enthralled by the
sights below him. He turns back and half-smiles as the lady, named Annabella, and offers
her a nod.

ANNABELLA
Would either of you care for a beverage? Peanuts?

GARY
Green Tea, please.

ANNABELLA
Of course. And you, sir?

Paul doesn't reply, or respond in any way. Gary nudges him, and his head
turns around abruptly?

PAUL
What?

GARY
Do you want something to drink?

PAUL
Non-fat double latte with extra foam.

Annabella writes their drinks down and proceeds to the next set of chairs.

PAUL
I think...I think your grandfather will
find honor in our relationship. You
are highly skilled and I'm always getting better...

Gary raises his eyebrows but allows Paul to continue.

PAUL
Is he the type who would be impressed
if I challenged him to a match right away...
to prove my worthiness of being with you?
To be a member of the Oak family?

Gary gulps, and waits a moment to speak.

GARY
You've given this a lot of thought, haven't you?

PAUL
Only since you told me I'd be meeting your
grandfather. These thoughts never crossed
my mind before that.

GARY
Oh.

PAUL
We need to make sure everything is perfect.

Paul returns to staring out the window, and Gary closes his eyes.

***

Richie emerges from the helecoptor, and happily waves good-bye to the legendary Pokemon
as they fly away.

RICHIE
Thank you Latios! Latias! I'll always be grateful!

BRITTY
So now what do we do?

RICHIE
We head to Pallet Town...

And with that, Richie turns around and begind walking. Britty and Vander exchange glances
before grabbing their gear and walking swiftly to catch up to the determined trainer.

VANDER
Britty, so we're in Kanto, huh?

BRITTY
Home of the Indigo League. A lot more lush than Orre, isn't it?

VANDER
I wonder if I can find a Mr. Mime. My sister would trade me for a Numel.

***

Outside the lab, Dr. Onward happily shakes Brock's hand.

BROCK
It was an honor meeting you, Doctor. I'll return
the moment Ash wins a League.

VYLETTE
Basically he won't be back for years if ever.

Ash frowns at Vylette, then pouts silently.

MAY
Well, the moment I can adopt one, I'll be back.

Dr. Onward smiles as he holds up May's cell-phone number.

DR. ONWARD
I promise to call.

Vylette mouths 'Ho" over towards May.

Suddenly, a large boom on the left side the of the building causes everyone to jump. They all run
and see the Meowth Balloon rising in the air, with a net underneath carrying all the clones and hybrids.

DR. ONWARD
Stop! Thieves!

ASH
Grrr, they're more than just thieves.

The Team Rocket music begins as Jessie and James laugh haughtily.

JESSIE
Prepair for trouble since we *are* more than thieves, it's true.

JAMES
Making it double is moot since we have far more freaky hybrid Pokemon than you!

JESSIE
As evil and old as the galaxy.

JAMES
Sent here to fulfill our destiny.

MEOWTH
Meeeeeeowth, wit dese here Pokemon the Boss'll propose to me!

JESSIE
To protect the world from biological-altering devistation.

JAMES
To unite all genetically-enhanced people within our nation.

JESSIE
To denounce the evils of cloning for fun...

JAMES
To extend our reach with a gene-splicing venom!

JESSIE
Luxurious Jessie...

JAMES
Think Pink James!

MEOWTH
And Genetically-Superior Meowth are our names!

JESSIE
Wherever there's peace in the universe...

JAMES
Team Rocket...

MEOWTH
Will be dere...

TEAM ROCKET
To make everything genetically worse!

WOBBUFFET
Wobbuffet!*
(*Cha Cha Cha!)

Mime Jr. floats down and mimics Wobbuffet.

MIME JR.
Mime mime!*
(*Ta daaaa!)

ASH/MAY/BROCK
Team Rocket!

VYLETTE
Why you fools still acting this way? We already
wooped yo a*s several times so why bother?

ASH
Vylette, you haven't traveled with us that long yet.

BROCK
Team Rocket has been blasted off well over two hundred
times and they just won't....give....up.

VYLETTE
And you fools are still alive?

JAMES
Well, we have ample determination!

JESSIE
And besides, I have a feeling there are contests
out there that would love these hybrid Pokemon.
I'll be a Contest Diva in no time!

James holds up several Oddish.

JAMES
You know, I swiped these Oddish on my way out...
I was thinking we could work at getting some
lovely Bellossum. Ahhh, even the name soothes my
soul.

Jessie sneers.

JESSIE
Are you insane? To do that you need a Gloom...

MEOWTH
And we ain't carrying around no smelly Glooms!

Jessie grabs the Oddish and throws them overboard.

JESSIE
Enough of that insanity.

As the Oddish freefall past the net, the clones glimpse
them and begin going bezerk. Team Rocket glance down.

TEAM ROCKET
Huh?

Within moments, the clones have shredded through the
netting and are falling after the Oddish.

Ash smiles.

ASH
Pikachu, thunderbolt! ShiShi, use Calamity Breeze!

Pikachu does his usual thunderbolt, while ShiShi sends a purple and
black ray shimmering with stars towards the balloon.

MEOWTH
Calamity Breeze?

Team Rocket is eletricuted, then stuck with ShiShi's attack. It causes their
polarity to completely reverse, and their colors are completely opposite. The
sound of low brass gongs can be heard chiming, and finally a small cloud
appears around them, and with one simple wisp, blows Team Rocket far away.

DR. ONWARD
The Pokemon!

Vylette throws out her Shuppet.

VYLETTE
Shuppet! Levitate those freaky-a*s Pokemons!

SHUPPET
Shuuuuuuupppeeeet*
(*I got called out of my ball for this?!? Child's play...)

Shuppet levitates the Pokemon safely to the ground. Ash
and Brock quickly scoop up the Oddish before a Quagsire
can reach them.

DR. ONWARD
Thank you so much...you'll always be welcome in
Spectrum City.

ASH
Bye Dr. Onward.

MAY
Bye!

BROCK
We'll keep in touch!

We fade to the four walking in the woods.

MAY
Wow! That ShiShi of yours is really cool!

BROCK
And I'm still waiting for an explanation on where
you found it.

ASH
Uh...

MAY
I bet it's connected to the reason we're going
back to Pallet Town...and these mysterious
boyfriends we've heard about. Care to fill
us in on those details also?

Brock sweatdrops.

BROCK
Yes, I'd like to know more about that, too. Ash,
you know as well as I do...you're single!

VYLETTE
And I've seen yo' "Little Black Book" filled with
page after page of trainer's and gym leader's and
coordinator's numbers...so out of the eighty or so
men I've seen on there, who's Mr. Lucky.

Ash continues walking, determination swept over his face.

ASH
Gary! And Richie! I'm gonna find them
and never let them go again!

As Ash continues walking, the rest stop. Brock and May
are incredulous.

BROCK
Gary?!?

MAY
Richie?

Brock scratches his head while May looks completely
stunned at the random remark Ash just made.

VYLETTE
Wait...Who are they?

BROCK
Proof that Ash has absolutely lost his mind.

MAY
Oh yeah.

They continue onwards.

NARRATOR
And so, with a quick detour at the new city called Spectrum, Ash
once again embarks on his quest to find Gary and Richie.

ASH
We will be together again...

NARRATOR
However, what nobody knows is that an old friend is not too
far behind them...

Dr. Onward is placing his cloned Pokemon back in their proper cages
when he hears somebody behind him.

DR. ONWARD
Nurse Joy...

He turns and sees Drew, who is smiling at him devilishly.

DR. ONWARD
Oh, hello....who are you? This place is highly classified...

DREW
Yeah, yeah, let me guess...cuz of all the CLONING that's going on!

DR. ONWARD
You....know about it?

DREW
I do. The point is...my dad's pretty influential and I will have this place
exposed in a heart beat...unless you are willing to comply with my one wish.

Dr. Onward lets his sholders go loose, as he's in a state of disbelief.

DR. ONWARD
You would...expose me?

DREW
Nurse Joy cannot lie, she will vouch that she saw Oddish devoured alive.

DR. ONWARD
What is it you want?

Drew takes several small steps then places his hand inside his left pocket,
withdrawing a white hankerchief. He then hands it to the older man with an innocent
smile on his face.

DREW
This should be more than enough.

Dr. Onward opens the hankerchief, and is suprised to find several drops of blood and
several hairs with follicles on it.

DR. ONWARD
Oh I see...you want me to clone a human. You'll
expose me for cloning Pokemon, but you want a
Human to be cloned.

DREW
He's not just any Human. Now if I we're you, I'd get working.

We pan up slowly to the blood and hair, then fade to black.

TO BE CONTINUED....
 

I-Heart-Richie

Well-Known Member
Hey, I don't know if this story will ever be updated again, but I just recently found it and began reading it, and now that I am at the last post would LOVE for it to be updated again. Since I don't know if that will actually happen, just wanted to leave a post that I like this story. :~) Ok, bye!!
 

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GAR

Beginning Trainer
We open on Ash, Brock, May and Vylette as they walk in a swift strode through the forest,
ash several paces ahead of the others.

MAY
Ash, slow up! My feet are hurting!

VYLETTE
I know that's right. We would *be* in
Yojunnia now if Mr. Crazy didn't flip out.

Ash continues walking swiftly. His face etched in determination.

ASH
You guys can rest if you want but there's no way I am...
we're almost there.

As Ash goes on with Pikachu and ShiShi, the other three proceed to
slow down back to normal walking pace.

BROCK
We are almost in Pallet Town. Hopefully his mother will know
what to do with him.

MAY
What to do with him?

Vylette looks at May matter-of-factly.

VYLETTE
One minute he's about to get on a boat for a new Pokemon
journey and now he's triflin' around over some old boos who
bounced when they found out he was playin' em both.

May's eyes widen as her face goes sad.

MAY
You...you think he snapped?

VYLETTE
I know thats right. Thinkin' yer getting in the mix with tricks
who dumped yo' *** over two years ago is somethin' a crazy
person would do, like my ex-girl Tameka. B*tch has like three
restraining orders on her now.

May's eyes reflect sadness as she clasps her hands to her chest.

MAY
Oh, poor Ash! Maybe he is crazy!

BROCK
I hate to say it, but it's likely.

VYLETTE
Fer shizzle.

***

Fade to Ash and Pikachu jumping with joy as Vylette, Brock and May can be seen in the background.

POKEMON: <3SHI

CHAPTER FOURTEEN: A REUNION TO REMEMBER

ASH
(voice)
A Reunion... To Remember!!!

PIKACHU
Pika Pika!!!*
(Keep an eye out for my large role!!)

***

We cut to Ash as he enters Pallet Town, wasting no time as he nears the Ketchum residence, which
is accessed by traveling down a dirt path near the post office. He picks up his pace to a full-on jog,
determination swept over his face.

ASH
The sooner we get home, the quicker I can find
my boyfriends, Pikachu.

PIKACHU
Pika!*
(*I do miss Sparky, but I also wanna battle...)

Ash's face brightens.

ASH
A-ha! Look, there's my home!

Ash runs up to and enters his home. He quickly runs around the house.

ASH
MOOOOM? MOOOOM?!?!?

Ash runs upstairs and runs to his mother's bedroom.

ASH
MOM!!!

Before he can reach the door, it swings open swiftly and Mr. Mime
jumps out. Ash reacts with terror.

ASH
AAAH, Mr. Mime!

MR. MIME
Mime Mime Mime!!!!*
(*Oh, an intruder! Doubleslap time!)

Ash is doubleslapped three times, and he falls backwards with pain.

ASH
Ouch! Ahhh!!!

Mr. Mime finally recognizes Ash and places his hands to his cheaks,
almost mimicing a Jynx.

MR. MIME
Mr. Mime!!!!*
(*oops.)

***

Ash walks downstairs just as Brock and the others arrive.

ASH
Where *is* she?

May sees Ash's demeaner and cocks her head to the side.

MAY
Your mom's not here?

Vylette folds her arms and looks threateningly at Ash.

BROCK
You think she could be at the store?

ASH
I doubt it...hmmm, let's go to Professor Oak's.

VYLETTE
Boy, you must be trippin' if you think we're
all going on some wild Spinda chase. You
can put the car in park.

BROCK
Oak's lab isn't far from here.

MAY
So cool! I love seeing all the Pokemon at
his preserve!

Ash is out the door, followed in short by his friends,
leaving a purplexed Mr. Mime to watch them go.

***

Ash runs up the sloping path to Professor Samual Oak's laboratory.
He quickly makes his way to the door, knocking quickly. Within seconds,
the door opens and Tracey appears.

TRACEY
Ash?!?

Ash breezes past Tracey, and makes his way to the lab.

ASH
Professor Oak! I need to speak to Professor Oak at once!

TRACEY
Ash, wait...

Ash runs into the lab, sees Professor Oak and approaches him...
not noticing the other people in the room. Oak turns to him with
exasperated eyes.

OAK
Ash! This is most unexpected!

ASH
I know, but...

Deliah walks up next to Oak, looking somewhat worried to see her son,
yet smiling at the same time.

DELIAH
Ash, honey!

Ash looks at his mother strangely for a moment.

ASH
Mom? What are you doing here?

Deliah smiles and closes her eyes gleefully.

DELIAH
Well, I'm helping Sam preprare
for today's radio show
and I just decided to stay and...
What are *you* doing here?
You should be in Yojuunia!

ASH
I know, but something really
important came up. I had to
return home to meet up with some
really important people!

There's a moment of silence, then Deliah and Oak exchange
small smiles before looking back at Ash.

OAK
We're not psychic-types, Ash. Who are you meeting?

Ash grits his teeth, mustering strength to answer.

ASH
Gary. I'm meeting Gary. And Richie.

Oak hunches his eyebrows in confusion while Deliah seems rather
astonished by the notion.

OAK
Gary?!? He's still in Shinou, finishing up his research. Why would
you need to meet him?

ASH
Because...

Ash gulps, and closes his eyes with trepidation.

ASH
Gary is my boyfriend...and so is Richie.

After a long, drawn out pause, Oak and Deliah both sweatdrop.

OAK
You're dating my grandson?

Ash nods once.

ASH
Yeah.

OAK
Seriously?

ASH
We love each other. We always have, I think.

DELIAH
But what about your other boyfriend, Richie?

ASH
Oh, I totally love him too. You've always liked him, right?

DELIAH
Completely, honey. But don't you think you'll
break his heart when he learns about Gary.

ASH
No, they love each other too. We're all in
a relationship together.

OAK
Oh.

Deliah blushes very lightly.

DELIAH
Oh.

Deliah and Oak both make wide eyes and simultaneously gasp.

OAK/DELIAH
Oooohhh.......

Deliah sees Oak's dumbfounded expression and breaks the ice with a warm smile.

DELIAH
Well, leave it to my Ash to realize he had two good
men and decided to keep them both!

ASH
They hated each other at first, but now we
all are in love...we want to get married.

Ash hears several laughs behind him, and turns around to see
D.J. Mary and her crew had been there the entire time. His entire
conversation had been recorded!

D.J. MARY
Well, you heard it here first, folks! Pallet Town's very
own Ash Ketcham, a Pokemon trainer who's made
waves in Johto, Hoenn, Shinou and the Orange Islands,
has just announced his plans to bewed respected Pokemon
researcher Gary Oak and the enigmatic Pokemon trainer Richie.
A definate first for Pallet Town! Stay tuned!

ASH
Uh...

***

Gary gasps silently as he listens to his stylish iPod, while standing next to
Paul, as they wait for their baggage to arrive at the airport.

GARY
What the...

Paul looks over to him nonchalantly.

PAUL
What is it?

Gary nervously smiles, then regains his composure and grins.

GARY
Oh...just some losers talking about
how Pokemon should be tested on.

PAUL
Well, I see no problem with that. Better them
than me.

Paul returns to looking for his bags as Gary hears D.J. Mary return.

D.J. MARY
(voice)
We're back! And returning is Ash Ketchum, who has just
announced his intentions to marry Gary Oak and a boy
named Richie...who apparently has no last name.
Tell me Ash, when did you three make this decision?

ASH
(voice)
Well....er...I think it was over two years ago....I guess? We
accidently found ourselves on an island very far away, and
I guess the price for getting home was losing over two years
of our lives.

We cut to Richie, who is in a taxicab with Britty and Vander.
He, too, is listening to the same radio show. A small smile
can be seen on his lips.

D.J. MARY
(voice)
Well that's....interesting. Have you three set a date yet?

ASH
(voice)
Er....well....no, we just have plans to meet here.

D.J. MARY
(voice)
A Pallet Town wedding? Not exactly the place
one would expect to push the envelope with
reguards to marriage but there ya have it!
Now, I guess we should return to our regularly
scheduled program: Magnezone, danger to computer
owners?

Britty smiles.

BRITTY
Wow, I would deduce you *we're* telling
the whole truth the entire time.

RICHIE
I know it sounded incredible, but you were
with a shadow-version of me.

VANDER
I can tell the difference. The 'shadow' you
reacted certain ways to certain things, and
you're all different in those areas.

RICHIE
Well, get used to it. I'm back in the driver's seat
of my destiny. I can already tell you that shadow
me wasn't half as intelligent. He dumped Ash
based on his ego. I never would have done that.

Britty offers Richie a sarcastic smile before continuing.

BRITTY
Well, he came in handy that time Team Rocket
hooked up a ghost-ampliphier to that Dusclops.
He was brilliant.

RICHIE
I have no memory of that. What I do remember,
what counts, is that I traveled in a very special place
with Ash and Gary. They changed my life in ways
you couldn't imagine.

Vander is off-put by Richie's remark, but Britty offers
him another smirk.

BRITTY
Is this Richie in love? Are we actually seeing
Richie in love?

Richie turns to his friend and smiles.

RICHIE
Love? We left that back at the bonding.
It goes beyond friends, beyond family, beyond lovers.

***

Outside Oak's lab, Ash is sitting in a courtyard, across from his mother,
Oak, and Tracey. He's petting Bayleef with one hand, Cyndaquil is sleeping
on his lap, and Bulbasaur is sitting next to him. Oak is half-looking over
Ash's updated Dextette.

ASH
And when Mistress Mowavah sent us back, I found myself here. Over
two years older. It's strange...I don't really *feel* older, but I do remember
some of my experiences here, that I didn't really experience. Like Shinou,
or competing in Hoenn...and the Battle Frontier!

TRACEY
That's very strange, Ash.

DELIAH
So before that happoned, I probably thought you were missing.

ASH
Yeah. But now it's like I never left. Mostly.

ShiShi pops up behind Ash, and smiles at Deliah.

SHISHI
Sssshhhhiiii!*
(*Hey, I know you....you're featured in many of Ash's parallel existences!)

Deliah smiles at the Pokemon, and opens her hand to reveal a Citrus Berry.
ShiShi gladly swoops over and takes it.

TRACEY
Ash, do you realize how lucky you are? Ganymede...nobody from this part of
the world has journeyed that far away.

OAK
Maybe one day it will be possible. It seems at time goes by that more and more
countries are opening their borders for explorers. As they learn that one countries'
Pokemon are not a threat to another nations'. Everything balances out.

TRACEY
You're Dextette has over 200 new entries for Pokemon. You'll become famous!

Oak nods once, as he eyes over the information for Answerask.

OAK
Especially since, as you say, these Pokemon were brought there intentionally
from around the world during the dark ages, it's likely these are all uniquely found there
now.

Deliah closes her eyes good-naturedly.

DELIAH
Wow! My son will be a celebrity!

Ash offers them a quick, soft smile.

ASH
All that matters to me right now is Richie and Gary.

OAK
Of course. Well, since you'll obviously be waiting here until
they arrive, would it be okay if I borrowed your Pokedex? Perhaps
allow ShiShi to stay overnight so I may study it?

ASH
Sure, as long as it's okay with ShiShi.

SHISHI
ShiShiiiii!*
(*Why not? Any future family of Ash's is a future family of mine!)

Ash coos and pats ShiShi on the head.

ASH
Thanx ShiShi.

Oak turns to Brock, May, and Vylette.

OAK
You're all welcome to stay here, there's plenty of room to sleep.

VYLETTE
Only if I get a bed...

Vylette looks over to May threateningly.

VYLETTE
...to myself!

May worriedly nods and smiles politely.

***

Ash and Deliah casually walk home. Ash is looking around at the foliage,
while Deliah keeps darting her eyes over to her son.

DELIAH
I am happy for you, Ash.

Ash looks to his mother, smiling.

ASH
Are you really, mom?

Deliah beams.

DELIAH
I've known you cared for Gary since you were five years old.
And Richie...I saw the connection from the very beginning also!
Call it mother's intuition!

ASH
You're not angry that I can't choose just one?

DELIAH
As long as Gary and Richie love each other, you three
deserve all the happiness you can get.

Ash stops, a small tear forming in his eye.

ASH
Mom...I don't know what to say...

DELIAH
It's okay, honey. Let's get home and you can tell me all
about how you three found love on an exotic island. It sounds
so romantic!

***

Gary and Paul are setting up camp for the night, having traveled many miles
from the airport.

PAUL
I still think we should have rented a cab.

GARY
We're almost there. It's just too late to continue. I'm sleepy.

Paul sighs, and begins removing his clothing.

PAUL
Fine. We'll sleep.

Gary watches Paul strip down, but then looks away out of guilt.
He simply goes into the the tent and lays down. Paul notices this,
since he can usually captivate Gary into anything simply by showing
some skin. He doesn't react, however. He enters the tent, and
sees Gary lying flat on his back, staring upwards.

PAUL
You know, I could use a little work out before bed.

Gary says nothing, and Paul blinks twice before moving over to him.

PAUL
I'll even let you pull my hair....

Still no reaction from Gary. Paul waits for several moments, his intense
gaze locked on his boyfriend. Then, suddenly, he leans over and quickly plants
a tender kiss on Gary's lips, closing his eyes despite himself.

Gary gasps slightly, but continues staring blankly upwards. Paul leans back and
awaits Gary to make a reaction.

GARY
Thought you didn't do kissing.

Paul freezes for a moment, not expecting this turn of events.

PAUL
You're....y...

Paul stutters out, not believing for a moment his very first kiss would ever result like this.

GARY
Good night, Paul.

And with that, Gary's eyes are closed. Paul turns over and his eyes show just
how fragile he is now, as they stay wide open, and a lone tear falls from them.

***

In the taxi cab, Richie and his friends are asleep.

Richie sees stars all around him, and he wonders if he is traveling outside
of his own body. "Ash? Gary?"

A small figure is seen in the distance. Richie tries approaching it, but it
apparently is afraid and tries running away, but is unable to.

"It's okay...I'm just a trainer...perhaps like you?"

Richie sees the figure is a teenaged boy, no more than a year or two younger than
himself. He has light blue hair, and beautiful blue eyes.

"It's not okay..."

Richie is now directly in front of the other, "Why?"

"Because no matter what happons....we will meet soon, and then everything...
everything...will change!"

Richie smiles reassuringly, "Change can be good."

The other boy looks down, sad. "Death is certain."

Richie bolts up, inside the taxi. He contemplates the vivid dream, if it was one.

***

In the morning, Ash walks downstairs to find Mr. Mime setting the table for breakfast.
Deliah emerges from the kitchen with a pitcher of orange juice. She sees her son and
beams.

DELIAH
Morning Ash! Sleep well?

Ash sits at the table.

ASH
Yep!

Deliah pours Ash some juice, then sits across from him.

DELIAH
So last night I was feeling sentimental and I decided to look through
your scrapbook I made. See?

Deliah manages to pull the scrapbook out from somewhere, and plops it
right in front of Ash.

ASH
Whoa. You really did make a scrapbook.

DELIAH
Oh, this is just the one I made *before* you started your Pokemon journey. See?

Deliah points to the bookshelf, and sure enough, there are six gigantic-sized scrapbooks.
KANTO
ORANGE ISLANDS
JOHTO
HOENN
BATTLE FRONTIER
SHINOU

DELIAH
And right over there is the brand new one I bought for Yojuunia. Of course, now I might
have to buy another one for the wedding!

Ash smiles and looks back at the book in front of him. He opens it, and sees several
pictures of his mother, looking even more youthful and beautiful, as she tenderly holds
her baby, who is smiling for the camera.

ASH
Aha! I haven't seen these since I was young!

Deliah giggles.

Ash continues turning through the pictures until he comes to an old photograph
of him and Gary. They are both seven years old, standing in front of a small traveling
circus with Bellossom and Jigglypuff dressed as clowns in the background. Ash
is grinning widely, and has his index finger jabbing into an annoyed Gary's cheak.

DELIAH
And while I was looking through it, I came across this.

Deliah pulls up a small, four page manuscript. Ash looks at it blankly for a moment,
then blinks several times as he grabs it.

ASH
Whoa...hey, I remember this! My book!

DELIAH
That's right! Your whole ninth year you couldn't wait to get your first
Pokemon, and it was interrupting with your education...

ASH
Yeah, I remember. Who needed spelling when I was going to be a
Pokemon master...

DELIAH
So I asked you to write a story about a famous trainer who was living a
life different than yours.

ASH
Wow, I haven't thought about this in a long time.

DELIAH
At first I was a little concearned...I mean, you chose a taudry lounge-singer
as the protagonist, I can only imagine you picked it up from television.

ASH
Yeah, some late-night movie, I think.

DELIAH
What's so cute is that even then, I could tell who the romantic interest
was in the story...a certain character named Oak?

Ash blushes, laughing lightly.

Deliah then stands, and walks over to the Kanto scrapbook. She opens it to a
certain page, near the end.

DELIAH
And I'll admit I didn't notice this at first...

Deliah sets the book down, showing Ash a photo she taken during the Indigo League.
There, in front of the Indigo Plateau, is a photograph of Ash and Richie, side by side. Pikachu on one sholder, Sparky on the other. Zippo, Bulbasaur, Happy, and Squirtle are happily smiling for the picture as well. However, if you look closer, you can clearly see Ash and Richie are holding hands, partially hidden.

ASH
Wow mom...I remember this too. It's like...even then, when
Richie and I were together, we became very close very fast.

Deliah giggles again.

DELIAH
Richie was so adorable. You two go so well together.

ASH
Thanks, mom.

DELIAH
Now, when they both finally arrive, what are you're immediate plans?

ASH
We want to invite all of our friends, everyone we care about. I want this to be the
best day of my life, ever.

A new look of determination sweeps over Deliah's face.

DELIAH
It will Ash, I promise you it will!

Deliah stands quickly, and strikes an ernest yet proud pose.

DELIAH
You've only known me as mom...but now...get ready to meet
wedding coordinator Deliah!

ASH
You can coordinate a wedding?

Deliah continues posing proudly, but turns to her son and smiles.

DELIAH
Oh Ash, I've been planning this since before you were born. It'll be easy!

Ash stands and rushes into Deliah's embrase, a tear forming in his eye.

ASH
Thanx mom! You're the best!

***

As the sun continues rising, Gary and Paul make their way out of a glen, and emerge
on the very outskirts of Pallet Town.

GARY
Pallet Town. We're finally here.

Paul seems to be in a somewhat darker, dejected mood.

PAUL
So far I've been completely unimpressed. Rattata, Oddish, Pidgeotto...the only
remotely interesting Pokemon I've seen was an Abra...but even it was lame.

Gary rolls his eyes.

GARY
You really didn't learn anything in Shinou, did you?

Paul scowls loudly.

PAUL
Oh what?!? About how Pokemon are prescious and should be respected?

GARY
I know you don't like him, but Ash did prove that to you.

Paul grits his teeth momentarily, but stays cool.

PAUL
Fair enough. And now, I do respect Pokemon. *MY* Pokemon. The ones
that earn respect are granted it.

GARY
Perhaps spending some time with gramps will teach you a thing or two.

Paul stops walking, his eyes burning into Gary.

PAUL
You have been acting so snotty to me lately, and then last night...

As Paul trails off, Gary cocks his head to the side and looks behind to him.

GARY
Huh?

PAUL
You've been trying to kiss me for how long....so when I do finally allow it, you
don't even notice.

Gary continues walking, his face reflecting uncertainty.

GARY
Oh, believe me I noticed.

Suddenly, a vehical pulls up next to them, and before they can register it, the back door
flies open and Gary's eyes widen.

GARY
R...Richie?!?

Richie, all smiles, runs up to Gary and the two embrace in a giant hug.
Gary picks him up a couple of feet and spins around momentarily.

RICHIE
We made it! We're back!

GARY
I know!

Paul crosses his arms, not looking amused in the slightest.

PAUL
Ah-*hem*.

Richie opens his eyes, and sees Paul finally. He can't help but make
a face of slight revulsion as he looks him up and down, and he notices
Paul makes the exact same gesture. They each size each other up quickly and
it's clear neither likes the other from first glance.

PAUL
So Gary...who's you're friend?

Richie parts from Gary, and takes a step closer. Every dark impulse inside
Richie's essence can be seen clearly as he offers the purple haired boy a
slight smile. Clearly the outward innocence inherant in Richie's appearance
cannot hide the sinister thoughts going through his mind.

RICHIE
I'm *Richie*.

Paul's face actually cracks slightly from Richie's overbearing demeaner, and he
*definately* knows who Richie is from Gary's history. He tries to regain his
composure quickly, but it never quite works.

PAUL
Oh........well I'm Pa...

Richie quickly interrupts him nonchalantly.

RICHIE
I didn't ask.

Richie then pays no more attention to him, turning back to Gary.

RICHIE
Wow, you look great! You look even better
in that black shirt! More mature!

GARY
Hey, ditto. I guess our shadow selves knew how
to dress, at least.

RICHIE
So, where are we going first? Ash's or your place?

GARY
From this direction my grandfather's is closer...lets try there first.

Britty and Vander step outside.

BRITTY
This must be Gary.

Vander smirks at her.

VANDER
Wild auburn hair a dead givaway, huh?

BRITTY
Oh my gosh, they are *both* so adorable!

Paul scowls, and it is clear he is the odd-man out, all of a sudden.

***

At Oak's, Brock is cooking a grand breakfast with Tracey. May is setting the table.

TRACEY
I just spoke with Mrs. Ketchum, they'll be here in fifteen minutes.

MAY
I dunno...Brock, did you talk to Professor
Oak about how Ash went crazy?
He doesn't really believe Gary and Richie
are going to show up, does he?

BROCK
The professor showed me Ash's Dextette.
It *does* have over 200 entries for
Pokemon I've never seen before...so I don't
know...maybe Ash is telling the truth.

May goes silent, wondering if the Ash she became such close friends with...the one
she missed while traveling around Johto...was even real.

TRACEY
Should one of us wake up that...er,
lovely young girl, Vylette?

BROCK/MAY
NO!!!

TRACEY
Okay...

BROCK
Vylette wakes herself up.

MAY
And the smell of Brock's cooking
usually does the trick anyways.

Professor Oak enters the kitchen, looking rather disheveled. ShiShi follows
right behind, looking happy.

OAK
Morning everyone.

TRACEY/BROCK/MAY
Good morning!

TRACEY
Are you okay, Professor? Didn't sleep well?

OAK
You could say that. I was studying Ash's ShiShi...
when it learned a new attack.

TRACEY
Really?

OAK
It now has the ability to send others into parallel
dimensions for a set period of time.
I...I traveled to a universe where I never became
a Professor. I actually was one
of the Elite Four...and Agatha was my amour.
It was...strange.

TRACEY
Parallel universes? Sounds like science fiction.

OAK
I can tell you with certainty it is fact. I looked you up, Tracey.
You and Todd founded a Pokemon Artist Institute, together.

Tracey's eyes light up.

TRACEY
Todd! Were....were we happy together?

Oak smiles, and nods once.

OAK
Should you ever decide to leave the ranch and pursue
a life with him, I *know* for a fact you will be very happy.

BROCK
Tell me...was I married to a Nurse Joy?!?

OAK
Alas, the only information I could find was that you we're still
the Pewter City Gym Leader, and I believe you were single.

Brock sheds a tear.

BROCK
So I'm multi-universally doomed, huh?

MAY
Wow, parallel universes...your life takes
different paths....it sounds
very romantic. Maybe....maybe Drew and I
became close in at least one of them.

Oak smiles.

OAK
I can't imagine you being anything but as sweet in any reality, I'm
sure that's the case.

May places her hand to her chest, in a glow.

OAK
I can't wait to tell Ash the news.

Ash, Pikachu and Deliah walk in.

ASH
Tell me what, Professor?

OAK
Ash! Deliah! Good morning! I was just telling them about
how your ShiShi learned an exciting new attack.

ASH
Aha! Awesome!

ShiShi runs up and cuddles Ash.

SHISHI
Shiiiii!*
(*I missed you, Ash!)

ASH
Hi ShiShi!

Pikachu rolls it's eyes.

PIKACHU
Pikapi....*
(*Suck up.)

Tracey glances out the window.

TRACEY
Oh my goodness! Look!

Everyone peers out the window, and see Gary and Richie among others!
Ash gasps loudly and is out the kitchen door in a flash, followed quickly by the others.

ASH
Hey!!!! Aha!

Gary drops his duffel bag, Richie drops his satchel. Both are in awe at how different Ash looks
since the last time they saw him, now two years older and even more beautiful.

GARY
Ashy!

RICHIE
Together again!

They all run to each other, and just as they are about to embrase, a smoke bomb is
thrown in between them. They all stop in confusion.

ASH
Huh?

The Team Rocket music begins. Everone looks up and sees the Meowth balloon.

JESSIE
Preprare for trouble now that your boyfriends are back.

JAMES
And make it double before you hop in the sack!

Jessie is now striking a romantic pose in front of a field of roses.

JESSIE
As evil and old as the galaxy!

James is holding a boquet of roses gracefully.

JAMES
Sent here to fulfill our destiny.

Meowth, almost Chibi, hops up and grins.

MEOWTH
As always, Meowth is me!

A giant "R" crashes up from the roses, and Jessie and James lounge on it.

JESSIE
To denounce the evils of truth and love!

JAMES
To extend our reach to the stars above!

Jessie winks playfully.

JESSIE
Jessie!

James cocks his head to the side cutely.

JAMES
James...

Meowth hops up.

MEOWTH
And Meowth are our names.

Back in reality, on the balloon, Jessie raises her right hand.

JESSIE
Wherever there's peace in the universe....

James raises his left hand.

JAMES
Team Rocket...

Meowth, in the middle, raises both hands.

MEOWTH
Will be dere...

All three stop smiling and point to the group with a haughty demeaner.

TEAM ROCKET
To make everything worse!

Wobbuffet hops up, and salutes.

WOBBUFFET
Wwwwoooooooobbbbbuuuuffet!*
(*And worse it'll get!)

Mime Jr. gleefully hops down.

MIME JR.
Mime mime mime!*
(*Love is fun but a tad overrated....except for my love of James of course)

ASH/GARY/RICHIE/TRACEY/OAK/DELIAH/MAY
Team Rocket!

JESSIE
Well, well, well! It looks like we're just about ready to have a Ganymede
reunion.

MEOWTH
'Cept for Jimmy, who still doesn't remember a ting!

James half-closes his eyes.

JAMES
Ugh, *not* the Ganymede tales again. You two don't *really* expect me
to believe we were on some exotic island on the other side of the world.

Jessie slightly grimaces at him, sighing.

JESSIE
Not now James.

MEOWTH
Yeah, so we're back, and we now have the perfect mecha to grab that
ShiShi!

Meowth pushes a button, and a mechanical Alakazaam appears from the bushes.

JESSIE
Hahahahahaha! This baby soaks up psychic energy like it's nobody's business!

Ash grits his teeth. Pikachu grins as tiny sparks erupt from his cheaks.

OAK
Ash, now may be a good time to use ShiShi's new attack, I believe it's called
Parallel Tour.

ASH
Uh....okay.....ShiShi....use Parallel Tour!

Pikachu grumbles while ShiShi floats into the air slightly.

SHISHI
ShiShiShiShiShiShiShiShi...*
(*Now is the time to leave this universe, but be not afraid...
For seeing how your life could unfold differently...
Wisdom is the key to returning, however small the price be paid.)

A glow emerges from ShiShi, and as it grows to reach Jessie, James, and Meowth
it also accidentally envelops Ash, Richie and Gary...who are shocked.
Then, the glow crackles loudly and all six are gone for a split second...
when they return, they all look slightly different.

BROCK
Whoa....

A moment of silence, before Jessie looks around, then freaks out.

JESSIE
Eeeek! *What* am I doing in this balloon! I hate heights! I want down, now!

James turns to the frightened Jessie, and half glances at her.

JAMES
Who, pray tell, are you? Why am I wearing this *revolting* Team Rocket uniform?

MEOWTH
Did I just take some bad Skitty-Nip?

Ash, Richie and Gary all look around rather blankly.

ASH
Uh....this is wierd.

RICHIE
Why am I standing here? Where's the Library of Infinite Knowledge?

GARY
Ashley? Richard? Why are you two here...and....

Gary looks at Oak. He gasps.

GARY
Grampa? GRAMPA?!?

Gary runs up and hugs his grandfather tightly.

GARY
It's really you!!! You're alive!!!!!

Oak places a hand around his grandson, and looks at Deliah with a worried look.


OAK
I'm afraid Ash, Gary and Richie have all been sent to a parallel universe along with Team
Rocket...or various parallel universes. And these are their counterparts.

ShiShi places his hand to the side of his head with a cute bewilderment.

SHISHI
Shiiii*
(*Woops. *That* wasn't supposed to happen.)

Pikachu sighs and places his hand to his lowered forehead.

PIKACHU
Piiika...*
(* You Numbnut.)

NARRATOR
And so, our heroes are no longer in our universe. Will they ever return?
Stay tuned!
 

I-Heart-Richie

Well-Known Member
Nooooo, they're gone again!!! And who was that little boy in Richie's vision/dream thing? I don't like how he mentioned something about the result being death....maybe we'll meet him in the parallel universe? And poor Paul, his first kiss, and he's still the only one who doesn't have any idea what's going on. And Drew.....who is this boy that he's cloning, I hope it's not Ash, Richie, or Gary. Sooooooooo happy that this story is going to be continued, can't wait for the next episode, :~)
 

fanderichie

<< Hottie!
Yay ~~ Another chapter!
I liked it a lot!

ASH
No, they love each other too. We're all in
a relationship together.

OAK
Oh.

Deliah blushes very lightly.

DELIAH
Oh.

Deliah and Oak both make wide eyes and simultaneously gasp.
That's what I call a PRICELESS moment!
I can totally picture Delia's and Oak's faces xDDDD
I liked how Ash was so direct to them "Gary is my boyfriend...and so is Richie".
<3

PAUL
Oh........well I'm Pa...

Richie quickly interrupts him nonchalantly.

RICHIE
I didn't ask.
I looooooooooooooved that xDDDDD
<3 <3 <3
Richie is so cool xD Hahaha "I didn't ask", that was great!

So hmm...yeah, this must be the weirdest fic I've ever read (in a good way, of course ^.~), but I LOVE IT!!!

Keep writing! It's super great <3
 

GAR

Beginning Trainer
UNIVERSE A

We open on Ash, who is sitting next to a small stream, apparently doing laundry.
He seems rather happy, humming to himself as he scrubs his jeans. Then, with some
crackling energy, he disappears for a split second, and is replaced instantaneously with
himself, our Ash.

ASH
Huh? Wha...

Ash stands, allowing the jeans to fall into the water. He looks around, seeing nobody.

ASH
Uh...Gary? Richie? Mom? May?!?

He frowns, looking somewhat worried.

ASH
Where *am* I?

He begins walking away, only vaguely familiar with the location he might be...

ASH
Home should be this way...

As Ash walks away, a Tangela approaches the spot where he left, sees the unfinished laundry,
and proceeds to look rather angry before running off into the forest the opposite way.

***

Fade to Ash and Pikachu jumping with joy as Vylette, Brock and May can be seen in the background.

POKEMON: <3SHI

CHAPTER FIFTEEN: THERE'S NO DISPLACEMENT LIKE HOME

ASH
(voice)
There's no displacement like home!

PIKACHU
Pikachuuuu!*
(Where am I in this episode? I'm calling my agent!)

***
UNIVERSE B

Richie looks around in true amazement. A library, far larger than any mall he's ever seen. Just
rows and rows of books as far as the eyes can see. As he takes it all in, he sees there are several random
people in the area, but they are far enough away that he is isolated.

RICHIE
Wow...where am I?

Richie looks down, and can now see that he isn't wearing the sexier clothes he just had on. These
clothes are a little bit more like the older seafoam green outfit he used to wear, only they are far
more professional. On his chest, is a nametag with Richie's image on it.
He clips it off, and reads it with bewilderment.

RICHIE
Library of Infinite Knowledge Staff.
Richie, Independant Consultant. Huh.

Richie sees a desk with several unused computers, and he goes to one. At first, he can't figure out
how to turn it on, until he sees a small black pad which reads "Thumbscan." He shrugs, figuring he has nothing
to lose, and presses his thumb to the plate. The computer hums to life.

COMPUTER
Access granted. Hello, Richie. How may I help you?

Richie spies a microphone embedded into the monitor.

RICHIE
Uh...I need information?

COMPUTER
Specify perameters.

RICHIE
What is this place?

COMPUTER
The Library of Infinite Knowledge. Established over seventy years ago,
is the foremost authority on knowledge, spanning five continents.

RICHIE
Well, I've never heard of it. Where are we?

COMPUTER
You are currently in the Delta Omega sector.

RICHIE
No, I mean....what country?

COMPUTER
This section of the library is located in Kanto.

RICHIE
Okay, definately strange. So, what is my job here?

COMPUTER
Accessing.....Richie, Independant Consultant. Your duties include
traveling the globe, collecting information on hard-to-find Pokemon for
data files. Other duties include cataloging, data share, and legendary
consultations.

RICHIE
Okay...um, can you give me information on Ash Ketchum?

COMPUTER
Accessing.....

A data file of Ash appears on the screen, with a photograph of Ash in the
corner. He looks rather different. His hair goes all the way to his sholders,
and he has two long blonde streaks. He also is sporting glasses.

COMPUTER
Ashton Ketchum, sixteen years old, raised in Pallet City, Kanto. Commercial
developer for Library of Infinite Knowledge outpost in Hoenn.

RICHIE
What about Gary Oak?

COMPUTER
Accessing...

A data file for Gary pops up, complete with a photo of a very professional-looking
Gary, wearing an Armani suit, and short, spiky hair.

COMPUTER
Gary Oak, sixteen years old, raised in Pallet City, Kanto. Currently holding a Management
position in the Mergers and Accuisitions division.

RICHIE
Is he nearby?

COMPUTER
Gary Oak is currently stationed 3 kilometers away. Psi Delta sector.

RICHIE
How about a Pokemon named Shi...or ShiShi?

COMPUTER
Accessing......

Without warning, the computer screen turns red and alarms begin going off.

COMPUTER
Access denied. Please wait for security to arrive.

Richie's eyes widen.

RICHIE
Uh oh!

Richie begins running, looking frantically for an exit.

***
UNIVERSE B

As Gary comes to his senses, he realizes that he is in a moving automobile.
He slowly blinks, and rubs his eyes, then his senses tell him that he is not
alone. He quickly turns to his right, and sees that his sister, Mai, is driving.
However, she doesn't exactly look like the Mai he remembers. She is wearing
punkish clothing, with torn blue jeans and sporting a black leather jacket with
a bright pink and blue shirt underneath. Her hair is shorter, almost a pixie-style,
with several large streaks of bright pink. Her nose is pierced.

GARY
Mai?

Mai continues looking forward.

MAI
What?

GARY
Wh....what's going on?

MAI
I'm in no mood to play your stupid little games.

GARY
Who says I'm playing? I don't know what's going on...

Mai rolls her eyes and lights a cigarette.

MAI
Listen brat, I'm only doing this out of family duty...but you
and I? I told you...we share parents and that's it.

Gary is silent for a moment, then sighs. He looks out the window,
wondering exactly what has happoned.

***
UNIVERSE A

Ash's confusion grows as he nears his home. The building is far more
run-down than he remembers seeing it earlier that morning, with no real
yard to speak of, now replaced by trees and outgrown shrubbery.

ASH
Mom?

He enters his house, and sees Deliah is washing the back window. She turns
with surprise, and stops to turn to her son. Ash notices she looks different.
Her hair is stringy, unkept. Her face is hardened, showing her age and
years of hard work.

DELIAH
Ashley...what are you thinking? You must get back to
the laundry right away!

ASH
Uh....why?!?

Deliah shows immediate concern, and walks quickly to her son, and
places her hand to his forehead.

DELIAH
You don't feel feverish. I don't know...perhaps you should lie down.

ASH
*What* is going on?!? What happoned to you and our house?
Where is Gary and Richie?

DELIAH
Okay...I think you *do* need to lay down. Come on.

Deliah leads Ash to an old, battered couch and practically pushes
him down onto it.

ASH
Please mother, you need to answer my questions.

DELIAH
Well Ashley, I don't know what to say...

ASH
What happoned to you?

DELIAH
Nothing dear! I'm the same as I was when you left to wash clothes.

ASH
But you're not the same! You've completely changed. Our house
looks so horrible! What happoned to Mr. Mime?

A shiver of fear goes through Deliah, and she clutches her son.

DELIAH
Mr. Mime?!? Did a Mr. Mime do something to you while you were out?
Ashley, tell me right now...

ASH
No...

DELIAH
Why would you mention that Pokemon if you hadn't...I mean,
what's wrong with your memory? Did you hit your head?

ASH
No. I was with Gary and Richie.

Deliah kneels down and faces her son with confusion.

DELIAH
Who? You aren't talking about Gary Oak are you?

ASH
Of course.

Deliah closes her eyes in agony, placing her folded hands to her mouth,
and Ash sees they are now shaking.

DELIAH
Ashley...have you completely lost your mind? Gary is a wanted felon,
if even one Pokemon spotted you with him, you'd be taken to Human
Reprocessing. Do you want that? Your father died in one of those
facilities, and you'd be so stupid as to make that mistake?

ASH
You're talking about Gary as if he were a criminal.

Deliah's eyes flicker, and she shows the briefest moment of compassion.

ASH
Listen Ashley, I know you and Gary are childhood sweethearts.
I know...no matter how many perfectly fine guys I introduce you to,
you'll never stop loving him. But Gary has defied Pokemon Law.
Just because he has developed a way to sneak around unnoticed,
believe me the day will come when he will be caught, and promptly executed.

Ash bolts up from his complacency.

ASH
EXECUTED?!?

DELIAH
Of course. We've had this conversation plenty of times.
Too many times actually. Gary is a high level enemy of
Pokemon, therefore he is a enemy of us. Now...who's this Richie?
Is he a cohert of Gary's? Another felon?

ASH
Okay...I think it's safe to say I am not in my proper universe.
ShiShi must have sent me here or something, because
this place is obviously a parallel universe.

Deliah silently stares at her son for a few moments before pushing
him back down.

DELIAH
Rest. If you're not better soon, we'll call Dr. Onward.

***
UNIVERSE B

Outside the Library of Infinite Knowledge, Richie is walking
at a swift pace, looking at a map as he goes. The area is strange,
consisting of nothing but apartment buildings and resteraunts. There
were no streets, no cars...apparently people traveled by other means.

RICHIE
Okay....this should be the Psi Delta sector...

Richie sees an older woman walking with her grandson, he approaches.

RICHIE
Excuse me...can you tell me where I might find Gary Oak?

OLD WOMAN
Why, of course! He has the largest penthouse in this sector! Just
enter that building there, and head up to the top floor!

RICHIE
Hey, thanks a lot!

Richie nods and quickly runs to the building she mentioned. Then the
old woman takes out a pocket microphone.

OLD WOMAN
This is Agatha. I just encountered a teenaged boy who seems to be looking
for Mr. Oak's penthouse. Not sure if he's the boy the Library is looking for, but
he was wearing green.

***
UNIVERSE C

Gary watches in silence as Mai pulls into a driveway of a modestly nice house.
A two-story Dutch-Colonial with white siding and green shudders, surrounded
by lush gardens and green foliage. A small duck pond rests in the backyard.
He was about to ask where they were, but stops when he sees the name 'Oak.'
carved on a sign, dangling from a lamp post. The two siblings exit the car.
Mai lights a cigarette.

MAI
Longest damn two hours of my life.

Gary looks the house over, and is distracted by the hydrengia bushes all over
the place, his favorite. The front door opens, and a boy no older than fourteen
emerges from within. Gary has to do a double-take, as there is a familiarity there.
He looks somewhat like Gary, but has the same color of Mai's brunette hair. He's wearing
a baggy bright red shirt, and short black shorts.

Mai half-smiles at him as he runs towards them.

MAI
Hi Andy.

GARY
Andy?

Andy runs up and hugs Gary tightly.

ANDY
Gary! I wasn't sure I'd ever see you again, big brother!

GARY
Er...we're related...?

Mai rolls her eyes, however Andy only nods in agreement.

ANDY
That's what I told everyone. You couldn't stay away forever,
because we are your family.

MAI
Don't get too sentimental, Andy. He didn't want to come.
I had to force him.

Andy backs away from Gary.

ANDY
Is that true? You...really don't want to see us anymore?

Gary thinks a moment.

GARY
I...really don't know what to say.

Mai takes another drag from her cigarette.

MAI
He's been playing the dummy card since we left. I don't buy it.
Gary, you have a lot of explaining to do. I personally am over you
and your issues, but Andy still holds you in high reguards. Hopefully
your time here will cure him of that problem.

Andy frowns at Mai.

ANDY
You're so mean, Mai. Be nice!

Mai throws her cigarette to the ground and sighs as she stomps it out.

MAI
Whatever. I did my part. Gary's here. I'm going inside.

Andy and Gary watch her enter. Andy turns to Gary and smiles.

ANDY
Okay, she's gone. Now come on...tell the truth...you do miss us all, right?
I know you had your reasons for running away...I mean, I miss Gramps too...
but you're my only brother, and I love you. Cindy still loves you, even if she
can barely remember you. Mai...deep down I know she still loves you even
if she won't admit it. You just...you hurt her feelings! The things you said to
us all before you took off...

Gary is still reeling from seeing a sibling...a sibling that simply *couldn't*
exsist as far as he's concerned.

GARY
Uh...we're brothers...

Andy smiles, and nods.

ANDY
Now and forever.

GARY
And Cindy...

ANDY
She just turned ten...wait till you see her. But she does remember you.

GARY
...she's my sister...

Slowly, a realization is coming to Gary.

Andy scrunches his eyes and cocks his head.

ANDY
You...must have had quite an adventure since you left home. I'm
betting you're scared of seeing Mom and Dad again, but...

Gary's mouth opens wide as he gasps.

GARY
Mom and Dad? T-They're H-Here?!?

Andy nods once.

GARY
They're alive...

Before Andy can reply, Gary is running for the front door. He runs inside, and
immediately begins calling loudly.

GARY
Mom!!! Dad!!!

Gary turns when he sees motion out of the corner of his eye, but it's only
himself in a mirror. He's startled at first, seeing how differently he looks. His hair
is very long, going almost to his mid-back. And pulled into a tight ponytail. He's
wearing all black clothes, tightly. He has a large tattoo coming up from under his shirt,
and trailing to behind his ear.

From the kitchen, Darrin and Saffron Oak emerge. Darrin has short,
slicked-back brown hair, brown eyes, and a square jaw. Saffron has
fiery red hair, blue eyes, and is dressed rather elegantly. Both seem rather
shocked to see their eldest son, and stand motionless. Gary, also, stops
dead in his tracks when he sees them.

SAFFRON
...Gary...

Gary, unbeknownst to him, begins shedding tears.

GARY
Mom...dad...

He runs to them, embracing both in a large hug. His tears are flowing
freely.

GARY
I've wanted this my entire life...

Saffron is now crying as well.

SAFFRON
Oh son...your father and I are so sorry...you don't know
how sorry we are...

DARRIN
We never should have said those things. We were afraid we'd lost
you forever.

Gary squeezes harder, not wanting to let them go. A genuine smile
comes to his face.

***
UNIVERSE A

After napping, Ash sits up on the couch, and sees his mother is sitting on
a rocking chair, knitting.

ASH
Mom?

Deliah looks up.

DELIAH
Ashley, you feeling better?

ASH
Uh...I guess. I was actually hoping this was all a dream.

DELIAH
You are acting so strangely...I do wish you would tell me what happoned.

ASH
You wouldn't believe me if I told you.

DELIAH
Well, you should go back to the stream, collect the clothes, if you're feeling
okay. If a Pokemon comes across them, and thinks you littered them there,
there's no telling what could happen.

ASH
Uh...okay...

Ash stands, and walks to the front door. He opens it, looks outside,
then looks back to his mother.

ASH
Uh...why are all these Pokemon out here?

Deliah, startled, quickly stands and runs to the front door. She peers out,
and sees that their front yard has dozens and dozens of rather angry looking
Pokemon. Glooms, Vileplumes, Rapidashes, Beedrills, Butterfrees, Kadabras,
Tangelas, Persians, and one very angry looking Alakazam.

DELIAH
Oh no...it's too late. They know.

Alakazam clinks it's two spoons together, and sends a telepathic signal to
the Humans.

ALAKAZAM
(voice)
You shall remain here until an arbitor arrives. Any attempt at escape will
result in death.

Deliah, in a sudden state of panic, takes two steps out to the porch.

DELIAH
Please...my son is not well! He must have hit his head! He's...

Alakazam looks furious, and his spoons bend.

ALAKAZAM
(Voice)
SILENCE!

With a sparkle, Deliah is motionless, frozen in place like a statue. Ash
can only watch in disbelief.

ASH
Mom? MOM?!?

Suddenly, a high-pitched ringing can be heard, and every Pokemon...including
Alakazam...barrols over in pain. Then, from the bushes, Ash sees Gary Oak, holding
a device of some sort.

ASH
Gary?!?

Gary, looking very disheveled and gauntly, rushes past the agonizing Pokemon and
towards Ash's front door. Ash notices he has a large scar from just under his right eye,
that leads down to his chin. He's wearing a black shirt, and khaki pants. A large duffel bag
is draped over his sholder.

GARY
Ashley, we need to leave now.

ASH
But...but my mom!

GARY
I'm sorry, but there's no time.

Gary extends his hand, and after a moment's hesitation, Ash takes it. The two flee into
the woods, and moments later the Pokemon begin to recover.

ALAKAZAM
(voice)
After them!!!!

The Pokemon quickly search the nearby forest, but to no avail. They were unaware of
a secret trap door leading to an underground chamber. A chamber where the small, but
growing, Human resistence movement is residing.

***
UNIVERSE B

Richie enters a golden elevator on the ground floor.

ELEVATOR
Please state the desired floor.

RICHIE
Uh....top floor, please.

ELEVATOR
Top Floor, Penthouse. Affirmative.

The elevator wizzes up swiftly to the top floor, and dings when it stops.

ELEVATOR
The elevator doors have opened. Please leave.

Richie walks out, and sees there are two doors in the hallway. He approaches the
first, and sees the name 'Oak' engraved in gold. He smiles as he raps quietly on it.
Nobody answers, so he knocks again. Moments later, the door opens. However,
an elderly lady greets him with a smile. Her aged, wizened face belies a kind nature,
showing a genuine thruthfulness around her eyes. Her black and white dress is of
the classic housemaid variety, and she's holding a feather duster in her right hand.

RICHIE
Uh hi...I was looking for Gary.

The elderly lady raises her eyebrows.

ELDERLY LADY
Gary?!? My my...you must know him quite well to address him by his
first name. Mr. Oak is currently taking a business call. Please, come in.

She opens the door wider, allowing him to enter. Richie is at first taken back by the
tastefully decorated interior, swirls of cream-color mixed with baby blue and violet.
Bright boquets of flowers on several tables. Carpeting the color of royal blue, with
matching draperies adorning the windows. The visitor from another universe realizes
he's focusing too much on his surroundings and quickly looks to the woman and smiles.

RICHIE
I'm Richie.

ELDERLY LADY
I'm Enid. My, you are a handsom one. Definately Mr. Oak's type. I
assume you two met at the office. He has impecible taste, I will admit.

Richie goes over what she just said, then blushes.

RICHIE
Well gee, thanks.

Enid winks at him.

ENID
Please, make yourself at home in the lounge. I'll inform Mr. Oak of your
arrival.

RICHIE
Okay.

Richie sits on a comfortable plush sofa while Enid briskly walks down a hallway.

ENID
(voice)
Oh Mr. Ooooak! You have a gentlemen caller!

Richie laughs lightly to himself, taking a liking to the maid. He looks around,
and sees a photograph on the coffee table. It's of Gary and his sister Mai.
The two are standing at Oak's laboratory, however oddly enough Mai has
sholder-length cherry red hair, while Gary's hair is very light auburn, almost brown,
with random blonde streaks. The two are smiling widely, with Mai holding up her index
and middle finger. Gary looks to be a studious youth, holding several books in his right
arm, and sporting rather blandly-styled clothes.

RICHIE
Hey, it's Mai!

Moments later, he can hear voices from down the hall, nearing him.

ENID
(voice)
But he says he knows you, Mr. Oak.

GARY
(voice)
I'm not expecting anyone...haven't met anybody new lately!

Suddenly Gary is rounding the corner and looks rather angry. Dressed in
an emaculately posh Armani suit, with a blue undershirt and a purple tie. His
dark auburn hair is short and spiky, and he apparently works out. Richie
quickly stands.

GARY
Who are you and why are you....

Gary sputters out on his words as he takes in Richie's beauty.

GARY
..you....uh...hello...

Richie smiles, and takes several steps forward.

RICHIE
Hello Gary, you don't know who I am, huh?

Gary, almost blushing, shakes his head.

GARY
I don't believe I do, Mr.....

RICHIE
Call me Richie. And it's kind of a long story.

Gary smiles slightly.

GARY
Well, lucky for you I have the afternoon off. Please...
join me in my office.

The two exchange glances before Gary leads Richie away. Enid
watches them leave, and giggles pleasantly to herself.

***
UNIVERSE C

Gary sits at a rather large dining table, directly across from his parents.
His eyes can barely look at anything but them, as they eat. He can barely
touch his food. Sitting next to him is Andy, who seems mesmerized by the
return of his older brother. At one end is Mai, who seems completely
disinterested in the whole affair, the other end is Cindy, a ten year old who
looks like a miniature version of Mai, but has a colorful array of beads strewn
throughout her brown hair, and a pinkish suit on. She seems rather bemused by
her brother's sudden return, but processes it as if a distant family relative is visiting,
for she doesn't know Gary in the slightest.

SAFFRON
Gary, please...tell us about your time away.

DARRIN
There's so much we don't know, son.

Gary looks down to his plate, thinking of what to say. He could lie to them, but he
wanted to be honest to his parents. But how could they possibly understand?

SAFFRON
Before you left home abruptly, you spoke of attending a university.

GARY
Well...

MAI
I can tell you where he was when I found him. He lives in a squalor of
a home. With the Ketchum boy and another. I only saw one bed.

Quickly, the smiles fade away from Darren and Saffron. Gary takes a deep
breath, and manages to speak.

GARY
I...guess you all don't like Ash very much.

Darrin and Saffron look at each other, dismayed. Gary can sense that his
mother is heartbroken, and his father seems somewhat angry.

SAFFRON
We had hoped that you would have seen the error of your ways. Gary,
with all the love and support we offered you...we still can't see where we
went wrong.

Darrin nods in agreement.

DARRIN
And if we didn't, how could we miss whatever it was...something so tragic in
your childhood that it allowed you to develop this way. To think that you could
love a man the way I love your mother.

Suddenly it hits Gary. Hard. His parents...at least his parents in *this* universe...
were against his lifestyle. If his counterpart had indeed run away from home, Gary
now knew why.

GARY
I see. So this whole thing is about how I love Ash.

Darrin suddenly grows angrier.

DARRIN
Don't say that, please! *We* love you. Nothing will change that. But don't
dishonor us by lying. Love is a sacred thing, and two men cannot possibly
love each other the way a man and a woman could. It's just not conceivable.

SAFFRON
We have nothing against Ash Ketchum. I like Deliah just fine, but we always told
her that being a single mother would have grave consequences on her son and
it did. With you...we are still at a loss for words as to how this could happon.

Gary can't believe it, but he's starting to feel defensive. Defensive to his
own parents who he's never met before in his life.

GARY
It doesn't just happon. Looking back, I pretty much knew I was different
from a very early age. I didn't ask for it...didn't search it out. I pretty much
fell in love with Ash the first time I saw him, when you and Mrs. Ketchum used to
get together to watch daytime soaps. I spent my childhood obsessing over him
silently. I tried denying it when we started our Pokemon journey, but at the end
of the day it always came back to Ash.

MAI
What's a Pokemon journey? Some sort of gay sex thing?

Gary half-closes his eyes as he glances to his witchy sister,
while Saffron turns to her eldest daughter, upset over her words.

SAFFRON
Mai! We don't use that language at the dinner table.

DARRIN
Or in this house. Period.

GARY
I love Ash. Nothing can ever change that. And I love Richie...

Gary turns to Mai.

GARY
(cont.)
That would be the other you saw at my residence, Mai.

Darrin and Saffron are besides themselves.

DARRIN
We don't want to hear about your depraved lifestyle, son.
And obviously talking about it won't help. We want you in our
lives...but you'll simply have to keep that element to yourself
when around us.

GARY
So your saying you love me...

SAFFRON
Unconditionally.

GARY
...But you don't love who I am...what I am.

DARRIN
Precisely. We'll simply act as if it isn't there. That way
when we reintroduce you to our friends and relatives,
they won't feel dishonored by your presence.

Saffron manages a smile.

SAFFRON
I have been wanting to introduce you to all my friends
at the charity house. And your father's boss looks
favorably on employees who have large, close-knit families.

Gary drops his fork.

GARY
Wow. It all makes perfect sense now...why I ran away.
Do any of you really think I could be happy being in your
lives this way? You say I dishonor you, but really you all dishonor
yourselves let alone me!

SAFFRON
There's no need for attacking us, hun. We truly love you.
It tortured us when you left, we just...well we just want to
take care of you, help you, nurture you the best way
we know how.

GARY
But it's not love mother. You love the idea of me. The idea you
have in your heads about who I should be. But it's not me.
It's a delusion that, frankly, I can never live up to.

Darrin is slowly growing angrier and angrier.

MAI
Our parents created us, Gary. We owe them our lives. I don't
exactly fit the mold myself, and they don't agree with all of my
choices, but I would never dishonor them the way you do.

Gary turns to Mai, growing tired of her verbal barbs.

GARY
Mai, you dishonor yourself in the process. You're nothing like
the Mai I know, she followed her dreams as far as she could
possibly reach, and she certainly would never let hatred overcome her...
blinding her so badly.

Mai finds herself at a loss for words.

Andy finds himself quite excited by this turn of events. Ideas and
thoughts racing through his brain at breakneck speed. He's never
seen such a display within his family before, and it makes him idolize
his brother even more.

GARY
Besides, Gramps never seemed to care. Apparently he knew I loved
Ash even before *I* did.

DARRIN
Oh, is that so? My father died when you were nine, and last time I
checked, he didn't approve of that lifestyle anymore than I did.
I, too, once had a gay friend named Rory. I thought I could ignore
his ways, until your grandfather found out he was secretly infatuated with
me. We promptly expelled him from the house, and our lives. I fail
to see the logic in your words, dear boy.

Saffron stands, and centers herself. She raises her chin.

SAFFRON
I'm heading to bed. I think it would be best for all of us to clear our
heads tonight, and attempt a more...civilized discussion tomorrow...
over a nice breakfast. Andrew, be a dear and clear the table tonight.

And with that, Saffron heads off to her bedroom. Darrin stands, and looks
pointedly at his eldest son.

DARRIN
You'd be wise to not make these mistakes tomorrow. And I will not
tolerate you dishonoring my father's name in vain. In case you forgot,
he died saving yours and Mai's lives, the very least you can do is *honor*
his memory...his legacy. Good night.

Darrin storms off, leaving the siblings to look around at each other. Mai looks
at Gary, frowning.

MAI
I'll never understand you, little brother. I guess I never will.

Mai stands, and walks to the front door, and leaves. Cindy races to her cell-phone,
calls her friend and immediately begins a gossip-session. Gary feels faint, but
can't help but notice Andy seems even more energetic.

GARY
Uh...sorry you had to witness all that.

ANDY
Are you kidding? I had no idea, big brother. No idea at all.
I used to beg mom and Mai to tell me why you left,
but they would never tell me. I had no idea you were gay!

Gary grimaces. This isn't exactly a great way to come out to
a family member that doesn't even exsist in his reality.

GARY
Yeah, well, I suppose you're grossed out and mad as well, it's
okay. This universe obviously isn't favorable to people like me.
I won't be offended if you don't want to know me, or should I say
the real me.

Andy looks around quickly, making sure the two are alone. He then
leans closer to Gary and speaks barely above a whisper.

ANDY
No! In fact you're the very first person I'm going to tell this to...
I'm gay, too. I like boys, and I've been terrified to bring it up
to anyone around here. Especially mom and dad. I...guess it's
a good thing I didn't, huh?

And with that, Andy wraps his arms around Gary and hugs him, tears
beginning to flow from his eyes. Gary is shocked, his eyes wide with
disbelief. All he can do is place one arm around his brother, with sympathy.

***
UNIVERSE A

Ash cannot believe the massively large underground world. It must have taken
*ages* to build. And there are large numbers of Humans, all wearing tattered
clothing. Most of them are skeleton thin, obviously malnurished and possibly
dehydrated. Many stare at Ash, taking in yet another amongst their ranks.

Leading Ash through the crowds was Gary, holding his hand gingerly.

ASH
Wow, this place is strange...

Gary turns back to face him, half-grinning.

GARY
See? I told you. I knew it wouldn't be too long before you
joined me down here. I...I'm just sorry I couldn't do it earlier,
so your mother could be here with us.

ASH
Do you think she'll be okay?

Gary doesn't answer right away.

GARY
Perhaps. My psychic friend told me only you were in danger for
abandoning your duties, and leaving clothing in the forest.

Gary stops and spins around.

GARY
Seriously Ashley-boy, what *we're* you thinking? Going against
the laws we were taught since we were knee high?

Ash shrugs once, staring into Gary's eyes. He realizes this is a
completely different Gary than the one he knew, but that same spark
is still there. He smiles faintly.

ASH
Thanx for rescuing me.

Gary grins back, trying to keep his cool.

GARY
Did you ever doubt I wouldn't be there to do it?
When I make promises, I keep them!

Ash grows closer to Gary, and begins closing his eyes. A fleeting
thought crosses Ash's mind...is this cheating? This isn't really Gary,
at least not the Gary he knows and loves. This Gary belongs to another
Ashley Ketchum, the one who properly belongs here. However, his thoughts,
and the upcoming kiss, are interrupted when a band of children scurry past them.

GARY
Heh, kids.

Ash smiles.

ASH
So where are you taking me?

GARY
My place, of course.

Gary turns and continues leading Ash.

GARY
(cont.)
We'll have lots to talk about when we get there.

Ash nods.

ASH
Oh, for sure. I can't even begin to tell you how much.

***
UNIVERSE B

Richie finds that he is impressed with Gary's personal office, which
boasts a jacuzzi as well as a space designated for Yoga. And as he sits
across from Gary, seperated only by his desk, he can't help but feel
the same level of attraction he has for his own Gary. He has just explained
who he really is, and how he came to be in this universe. Judging by
the varied looks on Gary's face, he's not sure if the taller teen believes him.

RICHIE
...And so, that's how I found myself here. Since Ash is in Hoenn, I didn't
know who else I could trust but you.

Gary is certainly mind-numbed from hearing the beauty across from him,
telling him tales of paralell universes, mystical islands, and torrid romances.

GARY
Very interesting. I'm predisposed to write you off as insane...but...you've
said one thing that is proof to me that it's all true.

Richie raises his eyebrows, waiting for him to continue.

GARY
I've loved Ashton Ketchum since I was a kid. Never told a soul about it,
certainly not to him. Nobody would have guessed, either. I kept it very
hidden, and as a result kept away from Ashton all together.

RICHIE
Well, more or less you almost made the same mistake in my reality
as well.

Gary smiles, bewildered.

GARY
To think...Ashton and I really *could* have been together
all these years...I had no idea he was capable of feeling that way...but
you're also right about one other thing...I am...very...attracted to you
as well. Was from the moment I saw you, in fact.

Richie grins widely.

RICHIE
I know. It was written all over you. It's amazing that we worked
so closely at that bizarre library for so long yet never crossed
paths.

GARY
So are you here...forever? Will you be returning to your Earth?

Richie's smile goes sour.

RICHIE
I...I don't know. I *hope* so! There's two lucky men back there I plan
on marrying! I guess it'll depend on how ShiShi's attack works.

GARY
ShiShi...that's odd...I once remember my grandfather...he's a Pokemon
archeologist here...talking about some rare Pokemon named Shi...

RICHIE
That's his pre-evo form.

GARY
But my grandfather was silenced about unveiling his findings...even to me.
The library boasts infinite knowledge, but in truth it holds many secrets.
It's best not to dwell on it, however. The library is very powerful.

Richie nods.

RICHIE
I've noticed. I love libraries...but this is too much...

Gary smiles as he stands, and walks over him. He carefully
places his hands on Richie's hips. He leans down and plants
a soft kiss on the smaller teens lips. When it's over, he pulls
back and a look of euphoria has swept over him.

GARY
Amazing. I...I've never kissed a guy before and felt this way...

Richie keeps his gaze on Gary, placing his hands to Gary's hips.

RICHIE
Your soul has been starved for true love. It's obvious. If only
Ash was here...but...we'll just have to make due.

Gary seems purplexed by this statement.

GARY
Huh? Wha....

The taller teen is cut off by Richie as he gives him a full-blown kiss, practically
knocking him over. Within moments the two are scrambling to remove each other's
clothing, trying not to pry each other from the hot kiss in the process...although Gary's
tie is proving to be troublesome for Richie.

***
UNIVERSE C

Behind the Oak residence, Gary sits in silence, swinging slowly on an old
tire swing. Near him, sitting against a tree, is Andy. Both are gazing up at
the moon. A warm night breeze lightly sweeps over them, and the older
brother finally glances down.

GARY
So...how long have you known?

Andy continues looking upward.

ANDY
Since I was ten. At first I got very sad
over it...but I realized it's a part of me
just as much as my love for art, anime,
video games and books.

GARY
Well, I already know why you don't want
mother and father to know...seriously they
should consider taking some enlightening
classes.

ANDY
I will probably take the cowardly way out
and just move far away and never tell them.

Gary nods slowly.

GARY
Who knows? Maybe having two gay sons
will wake them up! Make them realize
they have to deal with it.

Andy stands, and stretches.

ANDY
I dunno...

Gary watches Andy begin to walk away, so he gets up and
walks swiftly over to him and places his hand on his sholder.

GARY
Andy, I know things seem bleak, but you
have to remember our parents do love us.
They're just...kinda lame about it.

Andy nods slowly, then looks up to his big brother with a smile.

ANDY
Tell me about what it's like where you live!

Gary pauses, as he actually knows nothing about where Mai found him.
So, he decides to just describe his own universe.

GARY
It's very different from here. People are
preoccupied with other things. While being
gay isn't exactly universally accepted there
either, it's definately a better place to be.

ANDY
So you know a lot of gay guys?

Gary smiles.

GARY
Oh...yeah. I've met so many, I've lost count.

ANDY
If that's true, then why don't you let me come with you!

GARY
Huh?

ANDY
There's nothing for me here, big brother. I don't want to
live in hiding. I want to find a boyfriend. I want to be free
in the sun. I'm ready to leave home, I promise. Just
like you.

GARY
Uh...Andy...that's a really big step. We should at least
confront mom and dad. Together. I'll be with you, it'll
be alright.

ANDY
You have more faith in them than I do, I guess.

GARY
I have to. They're my parents!

ANDY
What if they won't accept me?

He ponders the question a moment.

GARY
Well, then you'll be coming with me.

Andy smiles at his big brother, and gives him a giant hug.

***
UNIVERSE A

Ash is suprised to find that Gary's residence was, in fact, a cave. Sure,
it was sparcely decorated with spartan furnature and livable, but he had
a hard time imagining anybody living here, let alone Gary.

GARY
Welcome home. I know it's not much, but it has a comfy bed I swiped
from an abandoned mansion up above.

Ash smiles.

ASH
Wow, Gary. You really live here?

Gary nods, slightly hurt.

GARY
I know...you deserve better. I used to live in one of the buildings we passed,
but I let my sister have it when she got married. Living here keeps me from
growing soft...I'm always ready to fight no matter the time of day.

Ash looks around, and sees there is a photograph nailed to the wall. It's a
photograph of this universe's Ashley and Gary, inside Deliah's house. They
are no older than ten, and are standing side by side, each with an arm around
the other's waste. They both are sporting cheesy grins, and Ashley is missing
one of his front teeth.

ASH
We were so cute!

Gary walks up behind Ash, and rests his chin on Ash's sholder, then places his arms
around him in a soft hug.

GARY
It seems like a thousand lifetimes ago. Since that picture I've had to kill
so many Pokemon. Even some Humans that were Pokemon sympathizers.
Do you know how I've managed to stay alive and sane through it all?

ASH
No.

Gary straightens up and turns Ash to face him.

GARY
Thinking about our last kiss, and how we promised we would
do what it took to survive to find ourselves back with each other.

Ash slightly gasps as he feels Gary tighten his grip around Ash's
waste.

GARY
I love you, Ashley.

Ash sees that despite the tough exterior, he *is* the same Gary Oak
deep inside. He smiles gingerly, closes his eyes, and leans up to
give Gary the sweetest, softest kiss he's ever had. Before long, the
kiss becomes more forceful and the two begin running their hands up and
down the other's bodies.

Neither noticed someone enter the cave, watch the two for several moments,
until he coughed rather pointedly.

Ash broke the kiss, and looked to see none other than Richie! But wait...this
was obviously the Richie that belonged to this universe. His hair was buzzed short,
and he was very dirty. His clothes were soiled with mud, and he has bruises of various
colors all over his body.

GARY
Richie!

Richie snarls, and reveals a 2x4 with nails jutting out of it.

RICHIE
Gary. When Todd told me he saw you with someone else, I knew
it couldnt be true unless I saw it with my own eyes. Well...now it's
time to pay for cheating on me.

As Richie raises the 2x4, Ash takes a step forward.

ASH
Richie! It's me...Ash!

Richie smiles.

RICHIE
Hello Ash, I'm Richie. Now, preprare to die!

As Richie begins inching closer, Gary lightly places his hands up and smiles

GARY
Richie, this isn't what it looks like...this is *Ashley*!

Richie stops, and takes a closer look at Ash.

RICHIE
You're the one Gary grew up with...

ASH
Uh huh.

Richie lowers the 2x4.

RICHIE
Okay. Fair play, Gary. We did agree that our ship would sail
once you got your prescious *Ashley* back. I'll honor that
promise. You'll never see me again. Good bye.

Richie turns and begins walking to the cave's entrance. Ash quickly
runs to him.

ASH
Wait, Richie! Stop!

Richie spins around, and watches Ash as he bolts to him.

ASH
Please....don't go.

Richie slightly cocks his head to the side, trying to figure out the stranger's
deal.

RICHIE
...why?

ASH
Because you and Gary found each other in this crazy universe. That's awesome!

Richie momentarily glances to Gary, then back at Ash. He had to admit the guy was cute.

RICHIE
But you're here now.

Ash smiles.

ASH
Exactly! Now we can all be together! Like it should be!

A few moments pass, and Gary and Richie both sweatdrop simultaneously.

***

UNIVERSE B

Richie and Gary both let out exasperated sighs as they arise from Gary's bed.

GARY
Wow...that was...intense.

Richie smiles and winks at him.

RICHIE
It was! You definately know how to work that tongue.

Gary smirks, and lightly blushes as he stands, nude. Richie eyes his bubble butt
as the taller teen walks to his closet and retrieves his robe. He then grabs a
second robe, and tosses it to Richie.

GARY
Here, put it on. There's some delicious chocolate chip cookie dough ice cream
in the kitchen, I think we should split it.

Richie smiles as he stands, and places the robe around himself. He then nods.

RICHIE
Sounds good.

The two teens exit the bedroom, and as they enter the livingroom, they see Enid
the housekeeper running towards them in a panic.

ENID
Master Oak! The L.I.K. Security is here, I couldn't keep them out.

Gary and Richie stop, confused.

GARY
Huh?

Suddenly a team wearing navy blue suits walk around the corner. Gary focuses in on the leader.

GARY
Koga?

Koga, the team leader, stops and stares at Gary.

KOGA
Gary! Er...Mr. Oak. I didn't realize this was *your* apartment.

GARY
What's the meaning of this?

KOGA
I have orders to retrieve this young man.

RICHIE
What?!?

GARY
Why?

KOGA
He was attempting to obtain knowledge about a Class Seven Pokemon.

RICHIE
Y-You mean ShiShi?

KOGA
The Library Administrators wish to interroga...interview this young man.
Since you appear to be an accomplice, I have no option but to obtain you
as well.

Richie and Gary look at each other with trepidation.

***

UNIVERSE C

Gary awakens to the sound of knocking at his bedroom door. He stumbles
out of bed, and makes his way to the door. When he opens it, he sees
Andy, smiling widely.

ANDY
Morning, big brother!

Gary offers a soft smile.

GARY
Mornin' Andy.

Andy enters and shuts the door behind him.

ANDY
Mom sent me to wake everyone up for breakfast. I'm...so excited!
All last night, I kept going between excited and terrified, but now
I know it's the right thing to do!

GARY
Well, if your sure then I'm sure!

Andy opens the door, and leads Gary down the stairs to the table.
Mai, Cindy and Darrin are all sitting at their places.

DARRIN
Morning son. I see you chose not to flee in the night, so it would
seem you are willing to compromise with your family.

Gary half smiles as he sits.

GARY
I'm still here.

MAI
Oh, happy day.

DARRIN
Mai...

Before Darrin can continue, Saffron exits from the kitchen, holding
breakfast entrees on a large tray.

SAFFRON
Breakfast is served!

Saffron places the tray down and sits.

***

UNIVERSE A

Gary and Richie both sit on the small cot, listening to Ash as he explains
his entire story. Both seem quite stunned to hear the tale.

ASH
...So really, I'm not the Ash that belongs in this universe. I don't think
I'll be here much longer, but I *know* if I was sent here for a reason,
it was to brong the three of us together!

Richie smiles weakly at Ash.

RICHIE
That story is too crazy to be made up.

GARY
Imagine...all these universes out there...all of them with...*us*, or...versions
of us. I guess we got the short straw of the multiverses.

RICHIE
To think I actually *train* a Pikachu. A couple of years ago, I met a Pikachu...
in a Human re-education center. It thundershocked me hundreds of times.
I...enjoyed killing it slowly.

Ash widens his eyes and grits his teeth.

GARY
Do you think there's a way we would be able to go with you?

ASH
I don't know...I...don't think so.

Gary and Richie both look down a moment.

RICHIE
It would be nice to escape this place...wow...up until this moment I never
even realized there *was* a better place.

GARY
Technically, it doesn't exsist...in this reality.

RICHIE
But still...imagine a world where we could live in happiness...in the sunlight.

ASH
Well...maybe you can't escape this world...but that doesn't mean you
can't work towards making this world better.

GARY
How? A multitude of humans have tried making peace with Pokemon...
it doesn't work.

ASH
I refuse to believe it's impossible. Besides there *is* a way you can make this
world a little better right away...

Ash lowers himself between Richie and Gary, grabs their heads and moves them towards
his for a three-way kiss. Both shocked teens immediately melt as the kiss begins.

***

UNIVERSE B

Richie and Gary, both still in their robes, sit in a very plain room with their hands tied
behind the chairs.

The door opens, and a man enters, wearing a slick pinstripe suit. Richie gasps,
as he definately remembers this guy...at least a paralell version of himself.

MAN
Good evening, I'm Lance. Chief Administrator of the Library of Infinite Knowledge.
I've reviewed both of your employee profiles...nowhere does it mention either
of you have intimate knowledge of Pokemon higher than Class 4. I'd be interested
in knowing how either of you know about ShiShi.

Richie looks angrily at Lance.

RICHIE
First, I have a question for you. Aren't libraries supposed to represent free
knowledge, for all to learn from? Why the suppression of knowledge?

Lance doesn't even flinch at the question.

LANCE
Because very few people are worthy of the knowledge. Class five and higher
Pokemon are prescious and to allow them to be known by commoners is
sacrilage.

Richie stares at him for a moment.

RICHIE
I don't suppose it has anything to do with the fact that you like sleeping
with Pokemon and your ambition is to bed as many legendaries as possible.

Silence, as both Gary and Lance sweatdrop majorly.

LANCE
What?

RICHIE
If you're anything like the Lance I know...you enjoy the company of Pokemon
in a very intimate way. Not that I particularly frown on that, but I *know* a lot
of people wouldn't approve.

Lance begins sweating.

LANCE
How...how could you know such a thing?

RICHIE
Because I'm smart. I know a lot for a boy my age. Now, how about you release
us, and we'll keep quiet about what you like to do with Dragonite!

Lance gasps, and quickly turns around to face away from them.

LANCE
I would be ruined. The Board of Directors would have me removed.

RICHIE
Sorry, not my problem. You can avoid it by letting us go.

GARY
We'll keep your secret. No one has to know.

Lance half turns, contemplates the deal, then sighs with defeat.

LANCE
Fine. Just don't go around digging for information about high-class
Pokemon. I see no reason not to let you go.

Lance walks behind them and unties the ropes.

LANCE
I'll escort you two out.

Richie nods as Gary smiles at him with amazement.

***
 
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GAR

Beginning Trainer
UNIVERSE C

The Oak family finishes their breakfast, and Saffron pats her mouth with a napkin.

SAFFRON
So Gary, how would you like to come with me to my Sunday Social?
There will be lots of nice people there you can meet.

Gary glances at Andy, who nods at him.

GARY
Actually mom...dad...you both may want to hear what Andy has to say...

Saffron and Darrin both look over to Andy, who clears his throat.

ANDY
Well...I guess this is as good of a time as any...you see...

Andy's voice grows silent as he stares blankly at his parents.

SAFFRON
Yes Andy, dear?

DARRIN
What is it, son?

Andy frowns, and clears his throat again.

ANDY
You see...I'm...gay too.

Saffron and Darrin both slouch slightly, as the shock of the news begins
hitting them. Cindy's eyes widen as she instinctively reaches for her cell phone.
Mai rolls her eyes and sighs loudly.

MAI
Oh dear lord.

CINDY
Ew.

MAI
I guess we can give up carrying on the Oak namesake.

SAFFRON
Andy...what kind of *horrible* *cruel* joke is this?

DARRIN
I know you're just trying to impress your older brother...
but pulling a prank like this is *not* cool, young man.

Andy frowns.

ANDY
No...when I go to bed at night, I think about kissing boys in my class.
When I'm shopping with mom, I spend more time looking at the guys in the mall
than I do at the clothes! Well...unless it's clothes from Hollister.
And Mai...remember that time you were babysitting us? You had your
boyfriend Thad come over...and he couldn't find his underwear after you two...
fooled around? Well...

Darrin slams his fist hard onto the table.

DARRIN
You...YOU...PERVERT!

ANDY
I'm not a pervert, dad...I'm fourteen and HORNY. I need a boyfriend!

Gary eyes bug out of his head, completely shocked by Andy's
assertive confessional. Saffron literally faints and falls off her chair,
passed out. Darrin continually gets angrier, now looking at Gary.

DARRIN
What did you DO to him?!?

Gary gawks at his father.

GARY
Me?!? You can't make a person gay, dad. You can make a child hide in
the closet, however.

DARRIN
Gary...that was the final insult. You are to leave this house, now.
Andy, go to your room...stay there till we talk.

Gary stands, and simply walks to the door as Andy runs, crying, up the stairs.

GARY
*grumbling*
Of all the places I could end up in the multiverse, this is so lame.

MAI
Stay gone this time, Gary.

GARY
Don't worry about it. I could definately catch loseritis if I stay here too long.

And with that, Gary is out the door. He walks down the front stairs, and begins
heading down the front walkway. He turns to look at his house one last time,
and sees Andy crawling out of his window, carrying a large duffel bag.

ANDY
Gary! Wait up big brother!

Gary watches as Andy runs along the rooftop, jumps to a nearby tree, and quickly
climbs down it. He then runs to his brother, tears streaming down his face.

ANDY
See...I told you.

GARY
You sure did. Come on...I'll take you back with me. I promise you'll have a boyfriend
in no time.

ANDY
You think so?

GARY
You look like me...believe me, there'll be no problem!

Andy smiles through his tears as the two leave the yard.

***

UNIVERSE A

Ash is having fun making out with Gary and Richie when he begins to feel strange.

ASH
Huh?

Ash breaks away from the love-fest, and stands abruptly, much to the other two's chagrin.

GARY
What's wrong Ashy?

RICHIE
You okay?

Ash feels even stranger as the world begins spinning around him, and energy begins crackling
in all different directions.

***

UNIVERSE B

Richie and Gary walk down the sidewalk, away from the Library of Infinite Knowledge.

GARY
I think we should go find Ashton, together.

RICHIE
Excellent idea...er....hold on, I feel funny...

Richie holds his hands to his stomache as he falls to his knees. The world begins spinning around him
as electric energy crackles all around him.

GARY
Richie?!?

***

UNIVERSE C

Gary is sitting with Andy at a bus stop when he suddenly drops Andy's duffell bag.

GARY
What's....WHAT'S HAPPENING TO ME?!?

Gary looks over to Andy, who now seems worried for his big brother.

ANDY
Gary?

***

UNIVERSE A

Ash is enveloped in a bright white light.

***

UNIVERSE B

Richie is enveloped in a bright white light.

***

UNIVERSE C

Gary is enveloped in a bright white light.

***

UNIVERSE D

The bright light fades, and Ash, Richie and Gary find themselves
huddled in the corner of an abandoned warehouse, which is currently
hosting a rave. Rave music is playing loudly all around them. The three
are all dressed as club kids; Richie and Gary are Industrial, Ash, of course,
is dressed as a Candy Kid, and has a pacifier in his mouth to boot. All three
are wearing impossibly baggy JNKO Jeans, and Ash has at least fifty brightly
colored bracelets/arm bands on each arm. All three have glow-sticks as their
tongue piercings; Ash's is red, Richie's is green and Gary's is purple.

Ash blows the pacifier out of his mouth and it falls loosely around his chest.

ASH
Great, where am I now?

RICHIE
What *is* this place?

GARY
This music is horrid.

All three look at each other with shock.

ASH
Wait a sec...

RICHIE
Are you two...

GARY
We all just arrived here...from a...

GARY/ASH/RICHIE
Parallel Universe?!?

Ash smiles widely and runs to Gary and Richie, hugging them instantly.

RICHIE
ShiShi must be attempting to send us back home.

GARY
This definately isn't home.

Suddenly all three begin to feel strange as crackling energy surrounds them.

RICHIE
Here we go again...

White light surrounds them...

***

UNIVERSE E

...And then diminishes, leaving the three in awe as they find themselves sitting
in a quiet coffee house. In this universe, all three have completely immersed themselves
in the "emo" fashion. All are dressed emo, and have similar hairstyles where their bangs are
long enough to cover one of their eyes. Sitting with them is Todd and Tracey, both of whom
are emo as well.

TODD
My parents just don't understand how much trauma I experienced as a child.
Perhaps if they did, they would allow me to stay here longer. Whatever.

ASH
Oh man...another stupid parallel universe!

GARY
ShiShi must be having a hard time getting us home.

Tracey looks up from his morose-looking drawing with confusion.

TRACEY
Huh?

RICHIE
Wow, this one is even stranger! We look so depressing!

Todd smiles.

TODD
You know your way hot. Don't try denying it.

GARY
How much longer is this going to go on?

Once again, the three begin feeling wierd as energy coarses around them.

White light envelops them all...

***

UNIVERSE F

...and this time leaves them to find they are now running along a high school track.
All three are running next to each other, wearing sporty attire; jerseys and short shorts.
Gary and Richie both sport head bands on their heads, while Ash has a do-rag on his.

All three stop and look around, and immediately see a bleacher full of spectators yelling
at them to continue running.

GARY
This is getting old.

ASH
Uh...are we supposed to be running?

RICHIE
I think so...

Unexpectidly, the white light returns...

***

...And the three find themselves back home at Prof. Oak's lab! May, Brock,
Vylette, Tracey, Deliah and Oak are all standing around them.

RICHIE
Is this...?

GARY
Are we....?

Ash spies Sparkie, Pikachu, Umbreon and ShiShi, who looks drained, and laughs out loud.

ASH
Pikachu! ShiShi! We are home!

Ash turns and takes a good, long look at his boyfriends, who smile back at him.

ASH
Gary...Richie...I've missed you soooo much!

Ash quickly goes to them, and to everyone's delight, shares the most passionate
threesome kiss any of them had experienced up to that point. After a point, however,
they remember that they are being watched and break away sheepishly.

GARY
Finally, we're back!

RICHIE
Now we'll never be apart again!

Deliah takes a few steps towards them.

DELIAH
Oh Ash, I'm so happy you're back! The way your counterpart was
talking, that universe you were in was horrible!

ASH
It was...until I was able to make one thing better about it.

RICHIE
Yeah, I was able to make one thing better myself.

Gary simply smiles, as he watches Ash run to his mom, and Richie
go over to his grandfather. He walks to the window, and watches
the wind sweep over the trees. A small tear can be seen in the corner
of his eye.

GARY
(softly)
Andy...I hope the one thing I made better was your future.

Vylette, already bored, speaks up.

VYLETTE
So what about those Team Rocket fools? Are they back as well?

OAK
I don't know Vylette. We had ShiShi specifically pull out Ash, Richie and
Gary. In order for them to return, they'll have to figure out why they appeared
in that particular universe to begin with.

TRACEY
Knowing Team Rocket, it'll take them quite awhile.

MAY
Probably not long enough.

We cut to Jessie, James and Meowth, sitting outside Oak's lab.

JESSIE
Oh deary me, this is truly exasperating. Around this time I should be
out shopping with the Dutchess of Kanto.

JAMES
I should be flying to Orre with my father to build another grand battle
stadium.

MEOWTH
I should be cozying up to Meowzie. Not sitting here talking like
a Human!

JESSIE
I cannot believe the me of this universe is nothing more than a bumbling
thief. Like *I* would ever lower myself to that level. Even the servants
of *my* servants wouldn't stoop that petty.

JAMES
And to ally ourselves with Team Rocket? This is a sad, sad universe
indeed....well, at least here I'm not married to *shudder* Jessiebelle...
one truly grateful silver lining. I'm sure my counterpart is having
a *ball* with her.

JESSIE/JAMES/MEOWTH
*sigh*

NARRATOR
And so...Our heroes are finally reunited. But there is still the grand wedding
to plan, and they may find out that will be their toughest challenge yet! Stay tuned!
 

I-Heart-Richie

Well-Known Member
They're back home! Yay!!!! And those alternate realities were quite depressing, especially Ash's and Gary's, I'm with Gary I hope Andy will have a better life. And Team Rocket, LoL. It will probably take them a while, but that's probably more good then bad. Now that Gary's back, what's Paul going to do now, did he leave after he found out what happened? And I'm still very cautious about that little boy Richie saw, and Drew. But the wedding's next and I can't wait! Knowing all three of them it should be very interesting....LoL. Can't wait for the next episode, keep up the great work!! ^^
 

fanderichie

<< Hottie!
Wee ~~ New chapter!

So, first of all: YAY for Gary!!!!!!
After a point, however,
they remember that they are being watched and break away sheepishly
Poor boys, they can't enjoy their encounter alone xDD

I liked this new chapter ^-^
I can't wait to see/read (xD) the wedding!!
 
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