Chapter 6: To Pewter City
Ash woke up in the morning feeling groggy. He sense some weight on both of his shoulders. He glanced at the two who caused his aching shoulder.
The bed was small for the three of them but if the bed were merged it would be large enough for the three of them.
Such development made Ash release a sigh of relief. The story changes too much. In the canon Misty wasn't this clingy, that's also the same for him. He was supposed to be an Ignorant brat with above average IQ, but also have the lowest EQ. With his and past life memories merges, his character changes too much.
This time, Ash bought an Alarm clock. He didn't want to wake Misty and earn her ire.
Ash always wakes up earlier than Misty. When he opened his eyes he saw Leaf's eye was blinking as she watch him curiously.
"Good morning Ash." Leaf greet him with soft voice.
"Morning Leaf." Ash responded. He didn't expect someone woke up earlier than him.
"Are we going to Pewter City today?" Leaf asked.
"Yeah, Is there something you need in this city?" Ash answered her but also asked her.
Leaf shake her head."No."
"Why did you ask though?"
"After all this would be my first day on journey." Leaf said with a feint smile.
Ash stayed silent for a moment and asked. "Are you nervous perhaps?"
Leaf look Ash's eyes and nodded.
"Don't worry too much. I'm here with you. Also there is Misty." Ash comforted her.
"Ash, that's cheesy.... Well, thank you Ash. I feel like you've grown up." Leaf chuckled.
Ash sweated. If only she knew. He didn't want to bring that topic yet. Someday when he is ready.
"Well, things happen in these past few days. Maybe I matured?" He jokingly said.
"Hahaha, It's only been few days. You've gotta be kidding me. I may not believe you if I didn't see it with my own eyes. The Ash in the pallet town would always wake up late. Remember, You were late that all starter pokemon had already been picked." Leaf recited.
"Ugh, don't remind me that, Leaf. Though, thanks to that, I met Pikachu. Right Buddy?" Ash was sweating. Leaf is a good observant, she was close to the correct answer. He tried to divert the topic from him to pikachu, who noticed Ash waking up, pikachu's ears twitched.
"Pikachu." Pikachu nodded cutely.
"Cute." Leaf giggle as she grab pikachu and hug him tightly.
Ash look at Pikachu, who was pleading for his help. Ash whistled and turn his head to the side.
Thankfully, due to Ash's training. Pikachu wouldn't explode like he used to, zapping anyone who annoyed him. Ash also told him that Leaf is his precious friend and he should not harm her. That's also the same for Misty.
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The Alarm clock went off. Misty who was sleeping soundly sat up hurriedly. She look around and found the source
Her eyes still looks sleepy, she was staring into space with half slit eyes and a drool dripping from her lips. Ash and Leaf watch her in silence as Misty fell back to bed, hugging back her favorite pillows, Ash's shoulder.
Ash is speechless. "Hey Misty wake up. We need to go."
"Mhmm~ Five minutes." Misty replied lazily.
Leaf chuckled on the other side. She got up and said. "I'll go take a quick bath."
When she's halfway to the bathroom, she turn around and teased Ash. "Wanna join me?"
Ash was again left speechless. Leaf didn't wait for his answer, as she was already inside the bathroom.
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The trio started their journey to Pewter City. On the way to Pewter City, Ash was challenged by a samurai looking fellow.
Ash remembered that this guy used Metapod. He slap his forehead and forgot to capture a Caterpie. Misty was still afraid of Bug Type pokemon. Though, he wouldn't blame Misty for it, Everyone have fears.
Instead, Ash used his Poliwag to fight the guy's Metapod.
Ash's Poliwag learned many moves, from G1 to G3 moves available. Ash's didn't know how can his pokemons learnt these moves. He suspected it was caused by that strange white ball on his palm.
Even the move Protect that was learned by Pikachu would need a Technical Machine to be learnt. It's Impossible for Pikachu to learn new moves just by battling wild pokemons.
This time, Poliwag has learnt, Hypnosis, Belly drum and Protect. That's why he used Poliwag to face against Metapod.
"Poliwag used Belly drum." Ash said.
Poliwag used Belly drum and feels exhausted. But raised his attack at maximum.
"Poliwag Body Slam at Metapod."
Poliwag jump up high in the air as it uses the move.
"Metapod Harden." The samurai said.
Metapod body shines brightly. Ash's was pretty worried he's tactic would fail. After all, Metapod defense is near invincible.
Poliwag body slammed Metapod. Metapod growled as if it received damage. Ash's smile. Even though the damage wasn't high enough to knock out Metapod, Ash's still happy.
"Uh, Metapod use Tackle." The Samurai ordered.
Ash wasn't surprised. Caterpie can learn Tackle and Stringshot. It's a pre-evolution moves.
"Poliwag dodge it." Poliwag's speed is faster than Metapod and Poliwag didn't break a sweat dodging the incoming Metapod.
The guy looks frustrated. Ash's decided it was time to finish the battle.
"Poliwag use Hypnosis and finish it with Hydro pump." Ash shouted.
The Metapod feels asleep. "Nooo Metapod wake up!"
Hit by a Hydro pump, Metapod got knocked out.
"Metapod is unable to battle, Ash Ketchum wins the battle." Leaf was the referee. She and Misty was looking at the battle from the side. While Misty was hiding behind her back, afraid of Metapod.
Ash and the Samurai guy shook hands and parted.
Ash, Misty and Leaf resumed to their journey. While they were walking, Ash and co. felt the air changes as the trio looked up. There yet again, Ash and Misty widened their eyes. Leaf on the other hand was looking at the pokemon flying above them.
Ho-oh.
"What the!?" Ash exclaimed.
Once is already fortunate but twice? Ash was exasperated by such coincidence. As the legendary pokemon passed by, this time it suddenly left a thing. A feather was dropped.
Ash caught it. "Rainbow Wing." He muttered. This shouldn't have happen in the series but in the movie.
"A-Ash that's that right?" Misty pointed at the sky with a dumbfounded expression. The sky was already empty when she pointed.
Ash slowly nodded.
Leaf was curious by the two of her companions reaction. "What's wrong?"
Misty loudly reply to her filled with excitement. "Leaf that was the Legendary Pokemon Ho-oh!! Not only we saw it once when we were on the journey to Viridian City."
Leaf finally get why they look dumb. She could only reply. "Eh."
She turn her to Ash for confirmation. "Ash is what Misty said, true?"
Ash confirmed with a nod. "Yes, what she said was the truth. This time Ho-oh left something troublesome."
"What is that colorful feather?" Leaf and Misty asked him.
"This is Ho-oh's feather. It is said that those who got this feather from Ho-oh is destined to fight it." Ash explained slowly with a frown. It puzzled him quiet a bit. This Pokeverse is really weird. He thought.
""WHAT!?"" Misty and Leaf exclaimed loudly with wide eyes.
"Does that mean you were chosen by the legendary Ho-oh?" Misty said.
"Pretty much since it left this feather called 'Rainbow Wing'" Ash look at Misty and nodded.
"How do you know about this Ash. I believe I didn't hear it from Professor Oak?" Leaf suddenly asked him, which made him stunned. He wanted to slap himself.
"Well, I saw it on Pokepedia." Ash said.
The two girls got confused. They didn't know what that is. Seeing their confusion, Ash sighed and explain it to them. Although, He was telling the truth and a lie at the same time. They didn't need to know what the lie is. Since technically it's half true.
Ash and co. resumed their journey. Leaf and Misty asked Ash's help about how train their pokemon. Misty told Leaf, how amazing Ash in training his pokemon. Leaf also asked for his help, which Ash agreed without hesitation.
It'll take three days to reach Pewter City. Ash's Shiny Pidgey evolve into Shiny Pidgeotto, it seems the bird pokemon was on the verge of evolving.
Not surprising enough, Poliwag evolve into Poliwhirl. Which the very said pokemon brag about it. Misty took out her Poliwhirl and the two pokemon became close. Misty and Ash laugh at two water pokemon's interaction.
Ash and Leaf manage to catch a Caterpie. Scaring the heck out of Misty. Leaf also caught a pidgey, she was so happy that she has the same Pokemon as Ash. Ash blushes when she heard her.
Leaf smiled sweetly after seeing Ash's reaction. While, Misty laugh loudly and teased Ash for being cute. Oblivious to the two's subtle flirting.
Ash on the other hand tried hard to ignore Leaf. Ash look at his past memories of Old Ash, he found out that leaf would always tease him but due to being dense he doesn't know he was teased by Leaf.
Know that he could read other's expression better, he was a bit embarrassed and shocked by Leaf's subtle flirting.
"Ash, would you mind teaching me how to train my Pidgey." Leaf lean close to Ash and whispers to him.
"Aren't I'm doing that?" Ash said.
"No, what I wanted to say. I want you teach me moves that can defeat the Pewter gym leader. You said he has Rock type Pokemons, right? And I don't have Pokemon that can counter them. We've been fishing upon lakes after lakes this past 2 days, but, we didn't find any water type pokemon." She explained.
"Oh I see. Hmmm, that's a bit hard. Pidgey is normal, flying type pokemon and the opponent is rock type pokemon...." Ash was trying come up with a plan or combo that could affect a Rock type pokemon. He was using his brain at full capacity, unaware he was walking towards a tree.
Before he could plant his face on the trunk. Leaf and Misty grab his shoulders as they guide him on the road. Earning chuckles from the girls. Ash was still immersed from his thoughts.
When he snap out from his thoughts, He look around and realize it was already dark, he look up and saw a starry sky. He look around and found the two girls preparing for dinner. He stood up and walk to them, trying to help them.
"Oh Ash, you're awake." Misty notice Ash coming to them and called him out.
Leaf turn around with a smile. She was guilty and happy that Ash would help her to that extent. She wanted to embrace Ash tightly.
"Good evening Ash." Leaf said.
Ash scratch the back of his head and asked. "May I help you?"
The girls nodded and pointed. "Can you wash the veggies."
Ash nods and started to wash the vegetables. These vegetables were found in the forest. It's fresh and it's delicious.
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