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Notes: This is part of the series of untitled ficlets set in the same universe. This one takes place about two months after fic #2
Pokeverse fic Five
He dodged his sister’s Beedrill as he made his way through the gym making sure everything was put away for the day. He was glad their parents had offered to let his sister’s extra pokemon stay here but the Beedrill was way too attached to hanging from the gym ceiling instead of the tree outside. Still as long as it only stayed up there when the gym was empty he could deal with it. He didn’t need a repeat of that time it freaked out because a trainer challenging him had sent out another Beedrill.
He was so glad Salvadore had finished up his gym certification and could fill in for a few days so he could get a break. He used to love being the gym leader but lately it had started to become more of an obligation than a joy. He supposed it was natural since he’d been doing this for over three years now. He headed from the gym back to the house and found his brother’s friend Ash and his pikachu sitting on the steps. “Brock’s not here he’s out of town.”
“Yeah I found out when I stopped by the Pokemon Center to see him,” Ash said tiredly. “Your sister had sent some mail to the center and Nurse Joy asked me to drop it off.” Ash held out a stack of mail. “But when I knocked on the door no one was there so I decided to wait.”
“Mom, Dad and the others have gone to meet Salvadore in Vermillion City it turns out he doesn’t travel by ship very well.” He knew his brother’s horror stories about the sea sickness on the first journey had made it clear he’d need friendly faces to meet him when he got back. “Thanks for bringing the mail.”
“Your welcome, Pikachu and I should get back to the pokemon center to get a bunk then,” Ash said standing up. He didn’t know what made him grab the guy and motion for him to follow him in doors. “I really should go I don’t want to wake anyone up when I get there.”
“You can stay here there’s plenty of room and you are one of Brock’s best friends.” He said even though he’d been looking forward to a night with no one else around. “Come on in I’ll fix something to eat but I gotta warn you I’m not as good a cook as Brock.”
“Who is,” Ash said with a laugh and Pikachu happily chirped in agreement. “How’s your sister doing on her journey anyway when I saw her in Vermillion about two months ago she seemed really determined to make it.”
“She’s doing great she’s already got six badges two more and she’s going to be able to compete in the Indigo league.” He said feeling a bit of pride that it looked like his sister was finally going to be the successful trainer his parents had tried to be. “She wants to challenge you to a battle next time she sees you by the way.” Ash nodded clearly willing to battle her. “By the way I heard your mom is expecting Triplets are you looking forward to being a big brother?”
“Yeah, mom should be having them any day now too bad I probably won’t be around to see them born.” Ash said shaking his head. “In a couple of weeks I have to leave for a three months stretch in the Orange Islands to fill in for the Head Leader of the Orange crew.” His confusion must have shown. “Drake the head of the Orange Crew is taking a leave of absence and Orange League rules state that only a former head leader or an Orange League champion can fill in.” Ash smiled slightly. “Mom told me to say yes when I was asked since I think she wants me out of the house cause I’m getting on her nerves trying to help.”
“That sounds great I’d love to go fill in at a different gym for a few weeks it would be a nice break,” he said thinking about it. “I mean sure I’d still be a gym leader but at least I’d be some where else?”
“I thought you liked being a gym leader?” Ash said looking surprised. “Brock always said you were a natural at it?” He really didn’t now how to explain but ever since he’d seen how much fun Yolanda was having on her journey and listening to Brock and his parents’s old stories of their time traveling he’d found himself jealous.
“I just feel a bit restless that’s all,” He said not wanting to go into detail about it to Ash who was his brothers friend not his. “I think I might take a few short trips once Salvadore is back now that he’s a certified gym leader and can fill in for a bit.” Ash didn’t say anything I response though his pikachu rattled off a lot of things. “What did he say?”
“He said if your not happy here you should definitely go travel.” Ash said and the pikachu nodded. He had always found it strange how folks could understand their own pokemon but have difficult understanding anyone else’s. He could tell you exactly what his Rhyperior meant but understanding his sister’s Beedrill was impossible.
“So what was my brother like when he was traveling with you?” Ash then spent a few hours telling him some of the sillier stories about his brother. He thought he finally understood why his brother had traveled with Ash so much something he’d always wondered about.
The End.
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