Chapter 6:Chapter 2: Preparation, Threats, and Hypnosis
February 16, 2308
Living Room, Ketchum Household
10:25
"Come on Ash. You can do it. Just a few more steps."
Delia was having one of the first joys of being a parent, seeing her son taking his first steps. It has been almost a year since the incident, and the first six months were very taxing to the widowed woman.
She had been having nightmares of her husband and her relatives being killed in front of her eyes. Of course, she thought those were natural since anyone might've felt the same as she did if their relatives were found out to be dead. However, one night, she had a dream of her own son instead, getting hit by multiple Pokemon attacks, and dying as a result.
"That's it. Come to mommy. I'm not gonna go anywhere."
After that, she had decided to let her son sleep next to her. After that day, she had stopped having those terrible dreams, so they continued this routine to this day, thinking that the nightmares might return if Ash wasn't beside her.
"Mama!"
Delia caught him in a hug as he took his final step toward her. She was proud of being able to raise Ash despite being a single parent.
"That was great Ash!"
Her son was starting to look more like a miniature version of her deceased husband. The 'z' marks on his face were getting slightly darker, and his jet black hair was spiking toward the sides. He was sporting a red shirt and black shorts.
She put her hand behind Ash's head and brought his lips onto hers, and for a minute, let their tounge explore each other's mouths, before letting go, leaving behind a string of saliva between them. As far as Ash had known, this was how he and his mother showed they love each other as a family. At first, it was just for a for a second, then it continued to escalate until it lasted a minute, with his mother pushing her tongue in his mouth. When he asked why she did that, she had said,
"It's because you're getting bigger, and I need to give you more of my love so you can become even bigger, and it's also a game you can play with mommy."
Ever since then, he had been tongue wrestling with his mother, thinking that he would one day beat her, and thus, showing her how much he had grown. He had never noticed the obsessive look his mother showed in those moments.
"Come now Ash. You go watch some TV. I need to prepare lunch."
"Yes, mama."
Delia set Ash down on the sofa, turned on the TV, and proceeded to make lunch, while thinking about her plans to make sure that her little boy doesn't abandon her.
September 10, 2312
Dinin
17:12
It has been 4 years since Delia had started her plans to keep her Ash to herself. She had to make sure Ash was unaware of some crucial knowledge when it came to social interrelations. She also needed some "special" items if she were to continue this plan for years to come. She made a list of this to make sure her plans went along smoothly.
TO DO LIST
Obtain a Pokemon with Dig
Make a "SPECIAL PLACE" using said pokemon for me and my son
Obtain the "GOODS"
Keep HIM unaware of the opposite gender besie MYSELF
Obtain a Psychic Pokemon with Hypnosis
Obtain a Pokemon for my boy
She won't be able to keep watch over him when it would finally be time for him to embark on his journey 5 years from now. As much as she wanted to be with him everyday, she needed to let him go to make sure that noboy can spoil the "surprise" she has for him. She also needed to make sure that he didn't get the chance to become one of the Elite 4, or worse, the Champion. She knew the constant danger they were given by the League. She couldn't let him die.
"Oh my. My Ash might be home any minute. He must be starving."
She made her way to the living room and waited for him. She needed to make sure her little boy wasn't "tainted" in any way.
September 10, 2312
Front Door, Ketchum Household
17:32
5 year-old Ash was coming home after visiting Professor Oak's Pokemon Preserve. He had asked his mom if he could play with the Pokemon and the other kids there. He had heard from his friend Gary that his grandfather was hosting a summer camp for kids to familiarize themselves with different Pokemon. He is sporting a red and yellow tank top, divided diagonally in the middle, blue shorts, and black and red sneakers. He had a great time with there, especially with his new friend Serena Dyce. He found her after she got lost at the edge of the preserve. He couldn't wait to tell his mom about her and the fun they had with the Pokemon.
He quickly opened up the door to the house and ran up to his mother, who was currently sitting on the couch in the living room, and gave her a hug.
"Mama! I'm home!"
"Welcome home Ash."
They then proceeded to do their usual French kiss, before Delia proceeded to ask him about his day at Professor Oak's Preserve.
"So how was the camp Ash?"
"It was great mama! I got to play with lots of Pokemon. The other kids were nice to me as well. Then me and Gary got to feed lots an lots of Pokemon."
"That sounds wonderful."
Of course, the next thing he's about to tell Delia would not sound so "wonderful".
"Then, while I was playing, I found this girl who was lost. She says her name was Serena."
"...Oh really?"
Her head bent down slightly, using her bangs to hide the glassy maroon eyes she took on. She didn't want to scare Ash and leave her all alone. Oblivious to her state, Ash continued to share his story.
"Yea! We played lots and lots! She was scared of Pokemon though, so we didn't get to play with them. It's okay though, we played other games like tag, hide and seek, and play house. Serena acted like mama and I was papa. She even promised that we can be like a real papa and mama when we grow up!"
"...Oh, is that so?"
Delia was unnoticably gripping Ash a bit tighter, enough that Ash didn't notice.
"...Ash?"
"Yes mama?"
"...What was her name again?"
"Serena. Serena Dyce."
She let go of Ash, her eyes returning to their usual bright auburn.
"...Okay. Why don't you set the table. I'm going to make dinner soon ok?"
"Mmm!"
Ash nodded and proceeded to the dining room. Meanwhile, Delia was gripping the armrests of the couch so tightly that her fingers were practically peircing the fabric. Her eyes once again changed to dull maroon, while a dark aura started to flair around her figure.
"...It would seem that someone is already tring to take away MY Ash from me. I might need that Psychic Pokemon much sooner than I thought. Dyce huh..."
She let herself calm down or risk scaring Ash.
"...It seems I'm going to have to pay a visit to my friend Grace pretty soon."
September 14, 2312
Dyce Household
10:00
Delia was in front of her "friend" Grace. She had told her that it was about time they caught up a bit about each other. Grace had brown hair reaching down to her neck, and ocean blue eyes. She was wearing a blue shirt, with a gray jacket tied to her waist, matching gray pants, and red shoes. She had always been a bit of a tomboy, especially with her career as a Rhyhorn racer. They were currently sitting in the dining room, with two glasses of Pecha and Salac berry juice on the table.
Delia had called up Grace to go visit her while Serena was at the Preserve. Grace said that she didn't like the fact that her adopted daughter was afraid of Pokemon. That ws why Grace thought that training her to this could be a way of treating her Pokephobia.
Delia had been plotting on how to separate Ash and Serena after that day, and now was the time to put it into action. She had purchased a couple of Pokemon from the black market. One was a Mr. Mime with a Hypnosis, and the other was a Trapinch. She had also purchased an Everstone for her new Trapinch. Her purpose was to be able to hide it easily while it created the space for the "SPECIAL PLACE" she had planned. The Mr. Mime was the only costly purchase, but she needed a Pokemon that had Hypnosis as a rare ability to keep suspicions from her low. Also, she needed a helper around the house anyway. She couldn't let her Ash do the chores. He might get hurt!
Speaking of Ash, she had to make sure he didn't get another chance to meet HER again. So, she had mixed in a couple of sleeping pills in his dinner last night. He sometimes slept up until noon anyways, she just needed to make sure it happened today specifically.
They each held their glass and took a drink beforesetting it down on the table.
"So Delia, what do you want to talk about?"
"Well, I wanted to talk about your daughter, Serena."
"Oh. Did she do something bad?"
Delia gave her smile. However, the intent was not of good intention, but of foreboding.
"Why yes. You see, she met my son a couple of days ago."
"D-Did she hurt him?"
"Well, she didn't hurt me."
"Wait, weren't we talking about your son? What does this have to do with you?"
Delia's expression darkened and faced Grace with her blank, maroon eyes. She grabbed her glass again and took another drink before speaking.
"Well, it's not what she did to MY Ash, but what she FORCED him to promise that hurt me."
Grace was a bit scared now. It felt like the temperature dropped a few degrees, and the way her friend was speaking in that terrifying manner was not helping either.
"I mean, what gives her the RIGHT to make MY Ash marry her!"
She was shaking now. She couldn't believe her friend was behaving like this. She had to make her calm down before anything drastic happens.
"But they're just kids. They'll both probably forget the promise when they get older."
"Not if she's still here..."
"...What?"
"I came here to give you two options."
Delia then took out a large kitchen knife she took a while ago from the kitchen and began swinging it around in front of her face, staring at it with those blank eyes.
"I want you and HER to leave. Go somewhere FAR away, where she can't see my boy EVER AGAIN."
"Wh-What? That's absurd! I can't do that!"
"...Oh? Why not?"
Grace was sweating now. Delia was mad! On both levels!
"I need to be here. You know how I want to be the greatest Rhyhorn racer, and Kanto has the most abundant Rhyhorn population."
"...Well, there is the other option."
She was reluctant to ask, she felt that the other option would be worse, and it was.
"...I could just kill her."
"You can't! She's my daughter! I can't let you do that to her!"
Delia look at Grace, showing no expression at all. Suddenly, she stood up, grabbed Grace's shirt, and pinned her into the wall. Next thing she knew, the knife was against her neck.
"...So I can't huh. Why? Why? Tell me. Tell me. She's going to take away my Ash. He's all I have left. You know that. So why? Why? WHY?! WHY?!"
Delia then frowned and dug the knife a bit deeper, causing blood to appear and trickle own the sharp edge of the knife.
"I get it... You planned this. All of it. Serena. The camp. Meeting Ash. You WANTED it to happen right?! I bet you also wanted him and both of you planned ALL of it right? RIGHT?!"
Grace had no choice now. She didn't want her or Serena to die.
"Alright! Alright! I get it! We'll move. Just don't kill me please!"
Delia released her hold of Grace. She placed the knife in the kitchen sink, and headed toward the door. Before leaving, she stated one last thing to now ex-friend, who was now trembling against the wall, still shocked at what had transpired.
"Oh. By the way. You have one week. I hope both of you will be gone by then."
She returned to her usual façade and left. She needed to make lunch for her boy.
September 20, 2312
Ash's Playoom
22:03
Ash's room was filled with everything you'd expect of a 5 year old child. There was a ball, a mountain of Pokemon plushies, paper and crayons, and a cabinet full of his clothes. The only thing missing was a bed. He didn't need it. Ever since he could remember, he and his mother slept in her room.
Ash was curled up in a ball in the corner of the room. His arms were wet with tears. He couldn't believe Serena had moved. He wanted to play with her more after their first meeting, but it seemed that it was also probably their last. He blamed his habit of waking up at noon. The past few days, his mother insisted him to help the new Mr. Mime she got to help around the house. He thought it would be fun around with a Pokemon the house so he agreed.
He never realized Delia's hand at his sleeping habit, or the true purpose of the Barrier Pokemon.
Delia came into his room hearing the muffled crying and sniffling. She couldn't bear to see her son look so hurt. She had no choice though. Ash was hers only!
She slowly moved toward Ash ang hugged him.
"Shhh... There there. It's okay."
"No it's not mommy! Serena moved somewhere far far away and I can't see her anymore! Waaaaaaaaaaah!"
Ash threw his arms around his mother and cried into her shirt. He felt her arms wrap around him as well, and felt comfort in her warmth. He was getting a bit sleepy though and he didn't know why.
Delia, however did know why. She knew that he would have probably be devastated when he found out, so he told Mr. Mime to cast Hypnosis on her boy when she had hugged him.
Then, Delia whispered into his ear the following commands.
"Okay Ash. I want you to forget all about Serena. You two had never met before. The reason you were crying was because I scolded you for playing outside until late at night, okay."
She then nodded to Mr. Mime, and he released the Hypnosis. Ash would not remember that moment, and instead, continued crying in her arms, but now thinking it was with a different reason.
"Mommy! I'm so sorry! I won't worry you again! Please don't be mad at me!"
She removed her arms over him and then held his head to face her. However, she had decided to show Ash her other face. The kind and gentle mask was gone. He couldn't notice, but her face now showed worry, possession, and a bit of lust.
"Shh... It's okay. But, only if you play another game with mommy."
Ash did as best as he could, rubbing his eyes to stop his tears.
"Uhuh... Really?"
Delia leaned in closer, allowing Ash to look into her blank eyes.
"Of course my little man. Actually, we're going to add more rules to our little kissing game to make it more... interesting."
Ash tilted his head, curious at what this new addition to their mother-son game was.
"How?"
"Follow me and I'll tell you."
Delia stood up and proceeded to the door. She looked behind her and watched as Ash picked himself up and followed her. She then grabbed Ash's hand and proceeded to the bedroom with Ash in tow.
TO BE CONTINUED...