Part 3
Reunited
Narrator: We see Ash, Misty, and Brock walking through a forrest...hmm...looks like they're lost again...
Misty: (yelling) I thought you knew which way we were going!
Ash: (yelling back) Well, if you spent half the time helping me instead of complaining then we probably would have been out of here by now!
Misty: Don't you dare try to blame this one on me!
Brock: Ok ok. Calm down you two. Fighting won't get us anywhere.
Pikachu: (in agreement) Pikachu! (Yeah!)
Ash/Misty: Hmph...
Brock: (looking at the map) Hmm...let's see. If we go this way...then up this way...then...yeah! That's it! Ok you two, let's go.
Misty: You know a way out of here?
Brock: Yup. Come on, follow me.
They continue on through the forrest. Several hours later Brock looks up towards the sky.
Brock: Hey you guys, it's getting late. Maybe we should set camp here.
Ash: Ok. Do you know how much longer it'll take to get there?
Brock: Not too long. We'll start first thing tomorrow.
They set their sleeping bags down and prepare for bed. Misty notices Ash looking at something shiny around his neck.
Misty: That's really pretty. What is it?
Ash: It's a locket.
She notices a really sullen look on his face.
Misty: Is something wrong Ash?
Ash: No, nothing. Don't worry about it.
He continues to stare at it.
Misty: Ya know, if there's anything wrong, you can always tell me.
Ash: (smiling) Yeah, I know. Thanks. Goodnight.
He stuffs the locket under his shirt and kisses her lightly on the cheek.
Misty: Hmm...
The next morning, Brock is already up making breakfast. Misty awakes to see Ash still staring at that locket.
Misty: That locket really means a lot to you, doesn't it?
Ash: Yeah, it does.
Misty: Who gave it to you?
Ash: ...
Misty: Ash?
Ash: It was a gift from my...my sister.
Misty: Your sister!? Why didn't you tell us you had a sister?
Ash: I have my reasons. Could you go get Brock for me?
Misty: Yeah, sure.
She runs off to find Brock and returns shortly.
Brock: Hey Ash, what's up?
Ash: Well...I've wanted to tell you guys something for a really long time, but I never had the courage to talk about it to anyone. I figured since you guys are my best friends, you have a right to know.
*Flashback* (about 8 years ago, Ash is 7)
Mrs. K: Oh Crystal, now that your ten, you can finally start your pokemon journey. I'm gong to miss you so much.
Crystal: Don't worry 'bout me mom, I'll be fine.
Ash begins to cry.
Mrs. K: Oh there there Ash. Your going to miss your big sister too huh?
He nods.
Crystal: Aww...don't worry Ash. Before you know it, you'll be starting your pokemon journey too.
Ash: I'll miss ya Crissy.
Crystal: I'll miss you too squirt.
She rummages through her backpack until she finds what she's looking for.
Crystal: Here, take this.
Ash: What is it?
Crystal: It's a locket. It has both of our pictures in it.
She opens it for Ash to see.
Ash: Wow cool. Thanks Crissy.
Crystal: Your welcome. Now I better be going.
Ash: No! I want you to stay here with me!
Mrs. K: She can't Ash. Her goal in life is to become a pokemon master and she can't do that if she stays.
Crystal: Don't worry Ash. I'll be back, I promise.
Ash: You promise?
Crystal: Yup.
Ash: Well, then ok but I'll miss you so much.
Crystal: Just look at your locket when your sad and I'll look at mine and remember you.
Ash: You have one too?
Crystal: Yup. Well, I guess this is good-bye. Take care of mom for me okay Ash.
Ash: You bet. I love you Crissy.
Mrs. K: I love you too and please be careful.
Crystal: I will and I love the both of you. Bye.
Ash: Bye Crissy. Don't forget me.
She leaves waving her hand.
*Flashback ends*
Ash: And that's the last time we ever saw of heard from her. I was only 7 at the time.
Misty: Oh, I'm so sorry Ash.
Brock: Yeah, that's quite a story.
Ash: She's never contacted us, but I think about her all the time. I know she's out there somewhere and one day I'll find her.
Pikachu: Pikachu chu. (You will find her.)
Togepi: Prii! (Yeah!)
Ash: (smiling) You would have liked her Pikachu. In fact, her first pokemon was a Pikachu too. (sighs) Well, we'd better get going if we're going to make it to the gym.
It was a very quiet 30 minutes to the gym.
Misty: Wow, this place is beautiful and it's right next to the ocean. What's this place called anyway?
Brock: Well, the map says we're in Crescent City.
Ash: Come on you guys. Let's find a pokemon center.
They find one, rejuvenate their pokemon then leave.
Brock: (girl-mode) Aww...that Nurse Joy must have been the prettiest one yet.
Misty: (shaking her head) That's what you always say Brock.
Ash: So Brock, where's this gym?
Brock: It's over this way.
They follow Brock to a gym right on the shore. They see someone standing on the beach watching the waves break. He is a medium height young teenage with dark brown, spiky hair.
Ash: Um, excuse me, but are you the North City gym leader?
Boy: I wish, my girlfriend is though. Would you like to battle her?
Ash: Yeah!
Boy: Ok, stay here and I'll get her. Oh, by the way my name's Nick.
He walks into the gym and returns with a teenage girl. She has shoulder length, black hair that's pulled up into a ponytail.
Girl: Ok, who wants to battle?
Ash: That would be me.
The gym leader looks Ash up and down.
Girl: Hmm...well, my name's Kris. You think you have what it takes to defeat me?
Ash: We'll sure try, right Pikachu?
Pikachu: Pikachu! (Right!)
Brock: (girl-mode) Aww...
Misty: (waving a hand in front of his face) Brock? Oh no, not this again. Two times in one day.
Brock: (talking fast) I won't keep you in suspense, my name's Brock.
Kris: Uh...it's nice to meet you Brock.
Misty: (pushing him out of the way) Ok, shows over. Come on Romeo.
Brock: Hey stop, quit pushing.
Ash: Oh, uh...don't mind my friends.
Kris: I see. Well, do you guys have names?
Ash: Oh yeah, my name's Ash Ketchum and I'm from Pallet Town.
Kris: P-Pallet Town?
Ash: Yeah. Have you heard of it?
Kris: Uh...nope, never heard of it. Ya know, I'm not really feeling all that great anymore. Do you think we could postpone our match until tomorrow?
Ash: Uh, sure I guess. You are the gym leader.
Kris: I'm really sorry. Why don't you all spend the night at the gym as my guests. I'm sure its much better than staying at the pokemon center.
Ash: Well-
Misty: (interrupting) Oh, that would be great! By the way, my name's Misty.
Kris: It's nice to meet you Misty. So I guess you guys accept my offer?
Brock: Yes, definitely.
Misty: This is really generous of you. Thanks.
Kris: Your welcome. It's not very often I turn down a match, it's the least I can do.
Ash: Well, I guess I'm in too.
Kris: I'm glad you accept my offer. Right this way, Nick will show you to your rooms.
Ash, Misty, Brock, and Pikachu walk inside.
Nick: What's wrong with you? You've never turned down a match before.
Kris: I'll talk to you later. Now could you please show them their rooms?
Nick: (smiling) Oh, so now I'm the bell boy?
Kris: Nick!
Nick: Gotcha!
He runs inside.
Kris: (sighs) Oh boy.
Inside...
Nick: And here's your room Ash.
Ash: Thanks.
Nick: If you guys need anything just holler.
Ash: Ok.
Nick leaves as Ash plops down on his bed. He begins to think.
Meanwhile, downstairs...
Nick and Kris are having a conversation.
Nick: So, what's wrong?
Kris: That kid...
Nick: (laughing) Oh, you mean the one that likes you? He's a real-
Kris: No, the other one.
Nick: You mean Ash?
Kris: Yeah, him.
She sighs out loud.
Nick: Cone on, what's wrong? I've never seen you act like this before.
Kris: Well, do you remember when I first told you the story of my mom and my brother?
Nick: Yeah, what about it?
Just then, it hits him.
Nick: Wait. You don't think that's him, do you?
Kris: I'm still not sure, but how many Ash's can there be in Pallet Town? Especially one with my last name.
Nick: Your last name's Ketchum? So that's why you never wanted to tell me your last name.
She nods.
Nick: But, this is a good thing, isn't it?
Kris: I guess. I promised him I'd come back though. He's going to hate me after he finds out who I am.
Nick: No he won't. I have an idea. Why don't we invite them to come down for dinner and then we can see what happens from there.
Kris: Ok, but don't tell him.
Nick: Ok.
Back to Ash's room...
Ash is looking at the pictures in his locket.
Misty: Ash?
He looks up to see Misty in the doorway.
Ash: Huh? Oh, hey Misty.
He quickly shuts the locket.
Misty sits herself next to Ash on the bed.
Misty: Ash, what's wrong?
Ash: Nothing, I'm just thinking.
Misty: Of what?
Ash: Just...things.
Nick: (over an intercom) You guys are welcome to join us for dinner downstairs.
Misty: Come oc Ash. I'm starved.
She starts to get up, but Ash holds her back.
Ash: Misty wait.
Misty: Yes?
Ash: I just wanted to apologize for the fight we had earlier.
Misty: It's ok. You know those fights don't mean anything. Are you sure your feeling ok? You've never gotten upset over our little fights before.
Ash: Yeah, I'm fine.
Just then Brock barges in.
Brock: Hey, you guys going downstairs?
Misty: Yeah.
Brock: This is my chance to impress Kris.
Ash: But she has a boyfriend.
Brock: Oh yeah.
He starts to cry. Misty rolls her eyes.
Misty: Oh, cone on Brock.
They go downstairs to see that the dining room table is already set and the food already prepared.
Misty: Wow, this looks great.
Kris and Nick walk into the room.
Kris: I'm glad you like it.
Misty: Oh, hi Kris, hi Nick.
Nick: Hi. Are you enjoying your stay here so far?
Misty: Yeah, its great.
Brock: Yeah, thanks.
Nick: What about you Ash?
Ash: Huh? Oh yes, thank you.
They all sit down to eat. Nick tries to start a conversation.
Nick: So did you guys have a chance to walk around the city?
Brock: No, we haven't.
Nick: It's beautiful here.
Kris: Yeah, especially at night.
Misty: (her eyes lighting up) Really? Hey, did you hear that Ash?...Ash?
Ash: Huh? Oh yeah.
Kris: Ash, is something wrong? You've been quiet all night.
Ash: No, I'm fine.
Nick: So Ash, you said that you live in Pallet Town right? Is it nice there?
Ash: Yeah, its a great place to live. I've been living there my whole life.
Just then Kris notices Ash's locket.
Kris: Thats'a really pretty locket you have there Ash. Who gave it to you?
Ash: (looking down) My sister. I really appreciate the meal, but I'm really exhausted. I'm going to get to bed.
He starts to walk upstairs.
Misty: (sighs) Ash, wait.
She starts to chase after him.
Brock: Uh...I could help you clean up.
Kris: Oh no, that's ok. Nick will help me.
Brock: (sad) Oh.
He sadly walks up the stairs.
Kris : Now I'm almost certain that's him.
Nick: Why do you say that?
Kris: Because I gave my brother a locket just like that one. He's grown up so much.
Nick: (sarcastically) Well, yeah. The last time you saw him was when he was 7.
Kris: Oh, shut up!
Nick: Well, are you going to tell him?
Kris: Eventually...
Upstairs...
Ash sits on his bed along with Misty.
Misty: Ash, come on. Talk to me. I know something's wrong.
Ash: It's nothing, don't worry about it.
Misty: And will you stop saying that its nothing.
He caresses her cheek.
Ash: (smiling) Listen, there's nothing to worry about. I'll be fine. There's no need to get all stressed out because of me, although I do appreciate your concern. Now go to sleep, I'll see you in the morning.
Misty: (sighs) Ok, goodnight. I love you.
Ash: I love you too.
She kisses him on the forehead and then leaves. Ash goes to sleep shortly after.
In the morning...
Ash is searching for Kris, ready to start their gym battle.
Ash: Kris? Hey, Kris where are you? I'm ready for our match. Are you in here?
He opens a door that seems to be Kris's room. He looks around to an empty room. He takes a glance over at her dresser and sees pictures. He gets a closer look at one picture in particular.
Ash: This picture...
He picks it up.
Ash: Th-that's me and-and mom...That means that...
Misty: Ash? Ash where are you?
She takes a peek into Kris's room and sees Ash staring blankly at a picture.
Misty: Oh, there you are. I've been looking everywhere for you. What are you doing in Kris's room?...Ash?
She walks over to him and looks at the picture. She gasps. Just then Brock walks in.
Brock: Hey, what are you guys doing in here?
Pikachu: Pikapi? (Ash?)
Togepi: Choki choki prii? (Daddy, what's wrong?)
Kris: Ash? Hey Ash!
She walks into her room to find Ash, Misty, and Brock staring at something.
Kris: Hey, what are you guys-
She notices the picture.
Kris: (quietly) Oh no...
Nick: Hey Kris, did you find them?
He rushes into Kris's room.
Nick: Uh-oh.
Misty: Um, come on you guys. I think these two need some time to talk.
She leaves with Brock, Nick, Pikachu, and Togepi.
Kris: Ash...let me-
Ash: (yelling/crying) No! I don't believe this...Crystal. Why didn'tyou come back? You promised me!...you promised...
Ash drops to his knees and starts to cry even more than before.
Kris: (kneeling next to him) Ash, you have to listen to me. I couldn't go back. I-I failed as a pokemon master. I just wasn't strong enough and I thought that if I went home, I'd be a disappointment. That's why I stayed here. You have to understand the position I was in.
Ash: (looking down) No...I don't understand. For 8 long years, we searched for you and worried about you. We didn't know whether you were still alive. I ws scared but I never lost hope that someday you would return. And now, 8 years later, I find you here! You were gone when I needed you the most...we needed you. I remember everynight, before I went to bed, I could here mom crying in her room. I kept my locket close to my heart everyday, even after I left on my pokemon journey. (yelling) Why!...why!
Kris: Ash, look I'm sorry. I know it must have been hard on you the past 8 years, but it was hard on me too. Ash please, don't do this...
She puts a hand on his shoulder, but he slaps it away.
Ash: No, your not my sister.
Kris: W-what?
Ash: My real sister would never do anything like leave her family. She was brave...not a coward like you!
Kris is too hurt to talk.
Kris: Ash...
She approaches him.
Ash: (yelling) Get away from me! I hate you!
Misty: Ash!
He runs out of the room. Nick walks in.
Nick: Are you ok?
Kris: Nick, he said he hates me...(crying) I've lost him again.
He gives her a comforting hug.
Nick: I'm sure he didn't mean it. He was just upset.
Kris: I don't know what to do.
Misty leaves Togepi with Brock and runs after Ash.
Outside...
We see Ash stopping at a cliff with Misty behind him.
Misty: Are you ok?
Ash: (yelling) Of course I'm not ok! My sister's a fake.
Misty: Ash, don't say that. She loves you.
Ash: If she loves me then why didn't she come back?
Misty is silenced by his question.
Ash: See Misty, she doesn't love me. Nobody does! I don't believe in love anymore. Your probably faking it too just because you feel sorry for me!
Misty is speechless, truly hurt by Ash's remark. Tears start to form in the corner of her eyes. Not looking back, Ash runs into the forrest. All of a sudden 2 spotlights shine on him making him stop in his tracks.
Ash: W-who's there?
???: (megaphone) Prepare for trouble!
???: (megaphone) And make it double!
???: (jumping out of a tree) To protect the world from devastation...
???: (jumping out of another tree) To unite all peaples within our nation...
???: To denounce the evils of truth and love...
???: To extend our reach to the starts above... (*If you don't know who it is by now, YOUR LOST!!!*)
Jessie: (landing) Jessie!
James: (landing) James!
Jessie: Team Rocket blast off at the speed of light...
James: Surrender now or prepare to fight!
Wobbuffet: Wobb-
Meowth lands on top of it.
Meowth: Get your own line! Ha, that's right!
Jessie: Hand over your Pikachu twerp!
Meowth: Yeah, and we won't have ta mess ya up.
Ash: (looking down) Pikachu's not with me.
Jessie: What do you mean its not with you!?
Meowth: Yeah we don't say the motto for nothin' ya know.
James: Hmm...Jessie, isn't it strange that Pikachu isn't with him?
Jessie: I suppose.
Meowth: Well now what do we do? We didn't plan on this.
Jessie: Well then, if Pikachu's not here we'll just have to use its trainer as bait. Now Meowth!
Meowth: (pushing a button) Roger!
A net is thrown over Ash, which is tied to their balloon.
James: Why waste a perfectly good trap when we can use it on you.
Ash: Hey, let me out of this thing! Why can't you guys just leave me alone!
Jessie: Sorry twerp, but if we did that then we wouldn't be doing our job.
???: Hey, let him go!
Jessie/James/Meowth: Huh?
Meowth: Hey, who's da girl?
James: Never seen her before.
Kris: No one messes with my brother!
Jessie/James/Meowth: Your brother!?
Kris: (smirking) That's right. Can't you see the resemblance?
Team Rocket look from Ash to Kris then back to Ash.
Meowth: Hmm...those two are brother and sister. Uh-oh.
James: Then how come we've never seen her before?
Jessie: Who cares, she looks like a push over to me.
Meowth: Uh...guys?
Jessie: Not now Meowth. Well little girl, you'll be sorry you messed with Team Rocket. Go Arbok!
She releases its pokeball.
Kris: I think you'll be the one's that are going to be sorry. Go Pidgeot!
Pidgeot: Pidgeo!
Kris: Pidgeot, cut the ropes and bring Ash down.
It obeys and carries out its order with ease.
Meowth: Uh-oh.
James: Hey, you can't do that!
Meowth: You guys?
Jessie: Can't you see we're busy?!
James: Go Victreebell!
At this point, Misty, Brock, Nick, and Pikachu are emerging from the forrest. Victreebell eats James' head.
James: How many times have I told you, not me, them!
Jessie: Arbok, bite attack!
Arbok: Charbok!
Kris: Pidgeot, agility!
Pidgeot: Pidgeo! (Right!)
It dodges Arbok's attack.
Meowth: Guys?
Jessie: Fine! You have our attention, now what?
Meowth: Well, I've just come up with a very interestng conclusion.
James: And what might that be?
Meowth: I was just thinkin'...if da twerp seems to beat us everytime, then what does that say about his older sister?
Jessie/James: Uh-oh.
Kris: (smirking) Now Pidgeot, send em' flying!
Pidgeot: Pidgeo!
It pierces a hole right through their balloon, which send Team Rocket flying into the air.
James: I hate it when that happens.
Jessie: But we were so close.
Meowth: Well, its like I always say...
TR: Looks like Team Rocket's blasting off again!
Wobbuffet: Wobb...
A star twinkles in the distance.
Kris: Good work Pidgeot, return.
Brock: Wow Kris, that was great!