Chapter 14:IV. Setting the stage: Family
"So Riolu. What exactly can Aura Guardian do with his Aura? You are our only source of information so I hope that you know something at least." said Ash.
Immediately after they teleported to the cave Ash's Pokemon greeted them back. But most of them were interested in the new addition to their family. They dragged her out of Ash's and Riolu's sight to Riolu's disappointment. Pikachu went immediately after them to ensure that they won't scare the poor female Pokemon. And when Ash, Mewtwo a Riolu where all alone Ash was ready to find out everything there is to know about Aura.
"I don't know very much myself. It is very ancient power so there is not much information about it. But from what I can tell, it is an energy in every living thing. That's why I can sense everything around me even when I have my eyes closed. Grass, trees, people, and Pokemon you can basically see without opening your eyes. You can sense these things around you if you concentrate enough. And if you concentrate on one person or Pokemon, you can communicate with them through what is called Aura Link. Through this link, Guardians were able to communicate with specific Pokemon and to understand their speech too. Also. This energy is very tightly connected to emotions. Don't know why but it is. You can also harness this energy and create an Aura Sphere's and use them in the fight. That's all I know." said Riolu to Ash and Mewtwo.
"So. Now that we have you here I'm going to tell you about our mission, and then we could start our training." said Ash. Ash then told Riolu his crazy story about his mission. But Riolu didn't seem to be fazed by it. He looked like he anticipated it.
"So where will you start Ash?" asked Mewtwo. Mewtwo didn't forget about his part in the training. But since he is an Aura Guardian, he should start with Riolu. Psychic resistance will have to wait.
"Well... sensing others seemed like a good place to start." said Ash. Sensing others seemed like one of those easier things. Great stuff for a beginner like him.
"OK then. I'm going to look for some food and water and other stuff we will need here." said Mewtwo as he teleported out of the cave. "He is stealing and isn't even ashamed of himself... I wish I could be like that." thought Ash to himself.
"So Ash. Let's start. Sit down and get into the meditative position." said Riolu to Ash as they started Ash's training.
"Hello there. I am Infernape. Best guy you'll encounter in this cave." introduced Infernape confidently himself in pokespeech to that gorgeous Gardevoir in front of him. Infernape, Sceptile, and Glalie dragged her away from Ash, Riolu, Mewtwo, and Pikachu so they could get to know her.
"Don't think so. You are just cocky." said Sceptile to Infernape.
"You speak for yourself right? I am not cocky. I'm just awesome. That's a fact!" replied Infernape to Sceptile.
"You are both cocky. I am Glalie by the way. Nice to meet you Gardevoir." said Glalie as he politely greeted her.
"Ooo. So our baby boy is all grown up now isn't he. I am Sceptile and I know this ice ball since he was a little baby." replied Sceptile confidently as he introduced himself too. The fight between Glalie and Sceptile just got more heated.
That was fast. Gardevoir is in the cave few seconds and they are fighting over her already. Pikachu came to the scene and knew exactly what is happening.
"Nooo not you too Pikachu! Come on! There's enough of us already." said Infernape to Pikachu when he noticed him beside Gardevoir. Who surprisingly was just standing there listening to the fight between Ash's Pokemon.
"I'm not joining you guys." replied Pikachu to Infernape. "I hope no one else will join them." thought Pikachu to himself. He is probably the only one who is thinking with his brain from Ash's Pokemon at hand. These three think with their penises right now, Snorlax thinks with his stomach and Charizard... Well. He doesn't think at all. He destroys and asks questions later. Or when he is with Charla, he thinks with his wiener too. At least that's what Liza said. When he thought about it. How on Earth would Glalie want to get it on with Gardevoir? How would that work? He is just a head! Better not think about it too hard if he wants to sleep tonight.
"Great than go to Ash. We have important stuff to talk about with Gardevoir over here." said Infernape to Pikachu. That was a good sign. At least Pikachu is out of the game. Now he has to get rid of those 2 too. But how?
"Ou Nononono. I'm staying. God knows what you'll try to do." said Pikachu to the group.
"Meh. Whatever. If you want to listen to this then be my guest." replied Infernape. On the other hand. The banter between Glalie and Sceptile was slowly coming to an end. Finally.
"Gardevoir?" asked Pikachu. Pikachu just got a brilliant idea how to end this charade. He is going to play with fire, but it is worth a shot. He isn't going to listen to these fights for 3 years. He'll make sure about that
"Y...Yes Pikachu?" asked Gardevoir back. Ash's Pokemon were... interesting. When she teleported into the cave first Pokemon she saw was an orange lizard. It was mainly because in this cave lit only by a single candle in the middle of it there isn't anything to see. Except for the burning tail of Charizard. And he looked sad. Sitting there. But before she could think about it more she was dragged away by the others. They were... an interesting bunch. To say at least.
"Would you mate with any of them?" asked Pikachu as he pointed to the other 3 Pokemon in front of him. It was more like dropping a bomb than asking a question. That was a rude question to ask. But. This could end the fighting over her quickly.
"W... wh... Whaaat. Pi... Pikachu. You... you shouldn't ask m...me these questions." answered completely embarrassed and blushing Gardevoir. The fact that she has never even been with another Pokemon like he was implying just amplified her embarrassment. Is this how Ash's Pokemon behave? She might regret joining him after all. The other 3 Pokemon just were looking at Pikachu with disbelief. Why on Earth did Pikachu just asked Gardevoir about that? Sceptile and Glalie were speechless. Infernape, on the other hand, was ready to yell at the rude mouse for what he just said, but words died in his throat. He can't just get angry like that in front of Gardevoir if he wants to stay in the game. And before he could compose his thoughts Pikachu spoke again.
"Well. I'm sorry. I know it's rude to ask this. But these guys won't stop until they'll get under that natural skirt of yours, or hear a definitive answer from you. And I do not intend to listen how they argue over you." replied Pikachu. This should sort it out.
"W... What... y.. you mean.. a... w... well..." stuttered Gardevoir. They want to... . That's just disturbing to her. Why would they? Are they going to try anything?
"I'm sorry if I scared you, but Ash doesn't have much female Pokemon. And when someone as beautiful as you show up like you just did in front of these testosterone filled guys, then you can expect some crazy stuff happening." said Pikachu. He knew that they wouldn't try to hurt her in any way. But they would be trying to get her all the time. Undermining each other, fighting over her and more. And he wants to have peace in those 3 years.
"G.. Gardevoir. Don't worry. We would never ever do something like that to you if you don't want to. But. If you would want to. Well..." replied Sceptile. He winked at Gardevoir with the last statement. Even though they were a bunch of horny Pokemon, they can control themselves. They were raised by Ash after all. They would never hurt her just because their willys told them so.
"I...I'm s sorry. B...but. I... I don't want any of you g...guys that way." replied embarrassed Gardevoir nervously. She really isn't interested in any of them. And not in sexual way that's for sure. At least they said they would never do anything to her without her approval. That's a good thing. And Pikachu seems to be overlooking them. It should be fine. She'll have to thank Pikachu for this later.
"Well then. You heard the lady. Calm your hormones and let's get back to expanding this cave for the others. Pronto! Pronto!" said Pikachu. The other 3 Pokemon just sadly nodded and went with him. They all thought about one thing. And that was the cockblocking yellow mouse who ruined their chances with Gardevoir in a few sentences. Next training will be without holding back between those 4. That's certain.
2 days later
It was early morning in Pallet Town. Pidgey's were chirping, sun was shining and it looked like another ordinary day in the Pallet Town. And it was. For the most part. Only in professor Oak's lab this day wasn't ordinary. It was time. When professor told Ash's pokemon about their release into the wild, each of them took it differently. Some were protesting like Bulbasaur and Noctowl for example. And the other half didn't utter a word. But in the end. Everybody just went with it. They don't have a choice exactly.
Right now, professor Oak is with his cart full of pokeballs in the forest near the lab. He found a spot with a pond nearby. This should be the place.
"This is it." thought professor Oak to himself. Tracey, Daisy, Gary, Delia and even Cynthia, who was still in Kanto, gave their goodbyes to Ash's Pokemon at the lab. Only he remains. He opened every single pokeball and put it back to the cart. Here they are. All of Ash's Pokemon. Including his herd of Tauros.
"So... We are here. I'm sorry about what happened. But I hope that each one of you can find happiness in the future. After all. It is what Ash would have wanted for you... The lab will feel empty without you. I'm going to miss all of you." said the sad professor to Ash's Pokemon. But, instead of their usual cheers and roars of happiness, it was dead silent in here. It was sad to see them like this. Everyone was always so happy and cheerful. But now. Not a single smile could be seen. Professor than began packing his stuff back to the cart. He was done in a few seconds. for "I hope you guys can get over this. Farewell and take care." said professor sadly to the Pokemon as he disappeared from their sight.
"So. What now?" asked Donphan the others as he broke the silence with their group. Like all of the Pokemon from Ash's group, he was devasted by the news. Since Ash's death, Donphan spent most of his time just lying there alone at the lab. It hurt so badly losing someone who raised you from an egg.
"Do you want to stick together for a while?" asked Ash's Kingler. He was one of Ash's Pokemon who hid his sadness pretty well. But there were instances where he broke down.
"I think we should. At least for a while." said Ash's Bulbasaur. Another Pokemon who hid his sorrow. But unlike Kingler, he didn't break down. Not a single time. He was a natural leader. The oldest one from Ash's former group. He had to take charge. There was no time to be sorry. Someone has to be strong for the others. He is the only one that could keep it together.
"I think I can solve your problems." said a voice from behind the group. But it wasn't pokespeech. No. It was telepathy.
"You? Again? What do you want this time?" said Bulbasaur. He was the only one from the group that knew Mewtwo. Everybody else was just surprised to see the Pokemon before them.
"I would like to bring you all to Ash." said Mewtwo through telepathy to all of them. When he said it, Ash's pokemon were a little surprised that he knew Ash. They never heard of this Pokemon. And it seemed like that only Bulbasaur knew him.
"You can't... Ash is dead." said Bayleef in her sad tone. She was the first one to break the silence.
"He is not." said Mewtwo back.
"What are you talking. He died in the helicopter crash." said Swellow in a harsh tone back.
"He did not." said Mewtwo back in his unfazed tone.
"How could you say something like that. The pilot saw the helicopter blow up with Ash in it. He had no chance to survive the explosion." said Quilava to the bipedal Pokemon. Professor told all of them exactly what happened. Not leaving any details. It was just impossible to survive an explosion of that scale.
"I teleported him out of the helicopter to Mount Coronet. He is safe and sound inside a cave in the mountain." said Mewtwo. Again not fazed by this.
"He... He's... alive?" asked hopeful Torkoal. He was probably the second most devasted Pokemon when they found out that Ash died. If he is alive. He'll start crying again all over again. But this time not with sadness.
"Yes." replied Mewtwo.
After this, another silent moment emerged. This time much longer. Nobody knew what to say exactly. Ash is safe and sound in a cave. And this guy wants to teleport them back to him. One Pokemon was getting annoyed by this uncomfortable silence and until he finally said.
"Than what the fuck are you waiting for. Teleport us to him!" said irritated Buizel quickly.
"As you wish." said Mewtwo and teleported them from the forest to their trainer.
Meanwhile in a cave
"You are doing much better than I anticipated." said Riolu through the link to Ash who just finished his meditation and got up from the cave floor. Ash's aura-sensing ability was improving at a much faster rate than he imagined. He could already tell by the aura who is where inside the cave. He said it isn't clear, but he just feels like he knows who is where. He learned this in two days. That's just amazing. If he'll continue like this, he'll be able to sense people and Pokemon for dozens, maybe even hundreds of meters, if he'll concentrate enough.
"Thanks. I have a great teacher to thank for it." said Ash back through their Aura Link. Training with Riolu was exhausting, but thankfuly Riolu knew exactly what he was doing. Thanks to that the training was going really well. But there was one thing that slightly bothered Ash. He is like a second Mewtwo. Serious, humorless, and composed all the time. It was impossible to have fun with him during the training. That will change hopefully. One Mewtwo is enough to deal with.
Riolu then just turned to Gardevoir again. She was chatting with Pikachu about something. Again. Since they were here, Gardevoir spend most of her time with the yellow rodent. Other Pokemon didn't approach her very much. They were just chatting with each other on the other side of the cave. And the cave was gigantic right now. Riolu knew what happened when they arrived in the cave. How Pikachu eliminated the chances of those 3 to be with her. He knew that he has to keep his fantasies about her at bay. If Pikachu would find out, he would sink him too. But. She just so goddamn gorgeous. And the fact that she doesn't like fighting just add to her likeliness somehow. He would love to spend a time with her, but he just doesn't know how to do it. He was always with Keller and no one else. So he is absolutely clueless about females. How do you approach a female like her? What do you say to her? How does this all work? He knew that he fell for her. There was no denying to that. But what about it? He doesn't know anything about this. In fact, Riolu could destroy his chances all by himself. And Pikachu is a big factor here too. Pikachu is really protective of her. Riolu was so deep in his thoughts, that he completely forgot to isolate his thoughts from the Aura Link between him and Ash.
"I would ask Pikachu and Charizard about this. They could help you." said Ash. He heard every single thought that Riolu was thinking. Ash was surprised. He thought that the serious Riolu would not be interested in females at this time. At least it looked like it these past two days. Well. He was proven wrong right now.
"Y...You h... heard that?" said Riolu back nervously.
"Every single word. Heh. Who would have thought that you would fall for her? The serious, honorable, jokeless Riolu is losing his composure over the Gardevoir." said Ash trying to tease him a little. Since he can't have fun with him during the training, than he'll have it right now. After the training.
"I... I'm sorry. I... I don't know why it happened." answered Riolu. He hoped that he would keep this secret to himself until he would want to do something about it."
"Well. I'm not a love expert. But from what I can tell, you don't choose who you fall for. It just happens. You have nothing to be sorry for. It's natural. And who knows. Maybe she could make you a little bit more relaxed. Then I would have a much better time training with you. I say go for it Romeo." said Ash. Riolu is very shy Pokemon about this stuff. He could sense it from him. He doesn't want Riolu to be upset over this. Charizard could help him since he is with Charla. And Pikachu is the only Pokemon in a cave that Gardevoir talks to. Snorlax is... Snorlax and Pikachu told him about the incident with his other 3 Pokemon. He talked to them to ensure that they won't try anything. They all agreed since Gardevoir rejected all of them anyway. These 3 want only one thing from Gardevoir. And to be fair. Ash couldn't blame them. They were always with him or at professor Oak's ranch. And in either of these situations they don't encounter much female Pokemon. Especially not the like Gardevoir. So it's natural for them to jump at the first opportunity they get with Pokemon of the fairier sex.
However, Riolu's thoughts weren't like that. He just wants to be with her. Ash does not detect any perverted thoughts inside Riolu's head. If any of his Pokemon deserves to be with Gardevoir it's him. Or Pikachu. But Pikachu doesn't want that. So that leaves him.
"I... I don't know Ash. Look at me and then at her. I'm nothing just a squirt. And her? Just LOOK at her. You can't even describe her with simple words. How could I win her over? And how does it even work? Being with someone? I know nothing about it. Besides. Pikachu won't let me get near her. I can't do anything about it." said Riolu back.
"I don't think Gardevoir really cares about your height appearance or any of that stuff. Look at Pikachu. And Pikachu is the only one she can normally speak to right now. Others are just... others. I think Pikachu would help you to work something out. Maybe even Charizard. He isn't really himself these days but you could try. You can't just give up when you didn't even try to ask her. Who knows. Perhaps she's into a smaller Pokemon." said Ash to Riolu trying to comfort him. This wasn't his expertise. But he knows a thing or two about this stuff. A relationship between Buneary and Pikachu was... interesting to watch. Not as entertaining as Brock trying to swoon Joy's and Jenny's, but interesting nonetheless.
"Pikachu. Come here for a moment. Alone please." invited Ash Pikachu to their conversation. Not even asking for Riolu's opinion.
"Pika!" said Pikachu as he ran to his trainer leaving Gardevoir alone there.
"Pikachu. Riolu has some question for you." said Ash to the yellow mouse Pokemon and looked at Riolu. Trying to encourage him to open up to Pikachu. They are one big family trying to help each other in everything after all. That includes these things too. Ash just was just sitting beside them trying to help Riolu as much as possible.
"Sure. What's up buddy. Training going well?" said Pikachu in his pokespeech to Riolu.
"T...Training is going well." answered Riolu nervously. An awkward silence followed.
"Come on Riolu. Don't be afraid. You can trust Pikachu." said Ash to Riolu.
"...It's about Gardevoir. Isn't it?" asked Pikachu back in pokespeech.
"H...How d.. do you know?" replied surprised Riolu.
"It wasn't hard to tell. You didn't exactly try to hide it." said Pikachu. Ash was just observing the conversation picking up some stuff Pikachu said. But he doesn't want to interfere. Pikachu knows about this stuff much more than him.
"Does... Does she know?" asked Riolu.
"Not yet. What do you want with her exactly? 3 horny Pokemon are just enough. I don't need to look after another one." said Pikachu. Pikachu had an idea what was going on here. But it never hurts to ask just to make sure. But Riolu was silent after this question. So Pikachu raised the stakes.
"Well. If you won't tell me anything then I'll have to tell her that you are just another Pokemon trying to find out what's hiding under her skirt." said Pikachu as he slowly turned around and started slowly walking back to Gardevoir.
Suddenly all the logical thinking left Riolu's head. He can't let this happen. Riolu then just launched himself on Pikachu. Pikachu hadn't expected that and both of them rolled a few meters before they stopped with Riolu on top of Pikachu.
"Don't... Please don't..." said Riolu.
"Tell me what do you want with her and I won't." said Pikachu who may be below Riolu but, on the other hand, he was on top of things.
"I... I don't know exactly. I... I guess being near her is enough for me now." confessed Riolu.
"Well. You'll get what you ask for lover boy. Like. Right now. You are going to get it." whispered Pikachu to his friend. Riolu was confused by this but Pikachu was on top of things. As always. He saw Gardevoir rushing to them after Riolu jumped on Pikachu. This is going to be fun. Sceptile, Glalie, and Infernape were just horny idiots. Riolu on the other hand. He was just so... helpless when it comes to Gardevoir. Yeah, he'll help him. He is a good guy for someone like Gardevoir. He could tell. However, he is gonna have some fun with him too. He has to entertain himself during those 3 years after all.
"Riolu, Pikachu what is going on?" asked Gardevoir in her pokespeech as she rushed to them. They haven't got any bruises so that's a good thing. But what happened?
"I don't know. Riolu? What is going on?" asked Pikachu innocently.
Riolu then immediately jumped of Pikachu and looked at Gardevoir. Then back at Pikachu. How is he going to explain this? He can't lie. That's just wrong. But he can't tell the exact truth either. Think. Think... "Ok this should do the trick." thought Riolu as he prepared to speak again.
"Pikachu said something that angered me. I am incredibly sorry Pikachu. I should not just jump at you like that. And I'm sorry that you had to witness this Gardevoir too. Please forgive me." said Riolu as he bowed to them. Well. He didn't lie and told the truth. Hopefully, it'll do.
Just as Pikachu was ready to give him the answer, Mewtwo and all of Ash's Pokemon teleported inside the cave. Cave itself was now massive. Tauros could even run here as a herd to a certain extent. There were even torches on the cave walls to light up the cave. There was a big fireplace in the middle of the cave too. Right next to the fireplace was Ash's bag. Ash hadn't looked in it during those 2 weeks. He should change that soon. Infernape even made a tunnel from where a fresh air could come inside the cave and the smoke goes outside. Nobody knew how he managed to make a tunnel, which kept the warmth inside the cave and get the smoke out of the cave. But nobody asked the questions. They are just glad it works somehow since they have the exit blocked by the boulder to protect them from the cold outside.
As soon as the new Pokemon inside the cave saw Ash every single one of them just stormed right at him. Before Ash could make a word he was in the middle of a big group hug from all of his Pokemon.
"These are all of Ash's Pokemon?" asked Gardevoir. There were a lot of Pokemon. Well. Mostly Tauros. But still. It was kind of amazing when everyone just jumped at him. They truly were like one big family. And she was now part of this family. It just put a smile on her face. Riolu was in the same mindset as Gardevoir right now.
"Not really. He had a few more. But they are scattered across the regions Ash traveled through. Ash left some of his Pokemon when they wanted to pursue their dreams. It was always for a different reason though. Some left to train. Others left because they wanted to start their family. Some to defend the weak. And some just had to stay to keep things under control in certain places." explained Pikachu to Gardevoir and Riolu. It hurt slightly inside. Pikachu now remembered all of his friends that part their ways with Ash. Pikachu wondered. Will he see his friends again? He knew that some of them are long gone. Lapras and Buterfree for example. They can be anywhere with their respective families. But there are others. Like Pidgeot, Squirtle and Primape or even the Hauter with Sabrina. Ash promised them to come back for them when the time comes. Is this the time?
"Wow. So Ash let his Pokemon really pursue what they want to?" asked Riolu. It was really amazing.
"Yep. He's great Pokemon trainer isn't he?" replied Pikachu praising his human.
"Yeah." said Gardevoir and Riolu simultaneously. After a few minutes of the reunition, they all lined themselves in front of Ash. Ash then apologized for the trouble he caused and explained the situation to them. Some of them were surprised but some just took it like it was another normal thing in their lives. But no one minded. Ash and their friends are alive. That's the only thing that matters.
"Ou Yeah. I nearly frogot. I made two new friends. I would like you all to meet them. Gardevoir and Riolu. Can you come here?" asked Ash as the two Pokemon came to him.
"Ok, so this is Riolu. He is helping me with the aura training. And this is Gardevoir. She is the healing specialist and doesn't fight. So if anything happens to you, you go to her and she'll heal you. Riolu, Gardevoir these are my buddies from my travels." said Ash as he introduced the group to Gardevoir and Riolu. He expected a lot of them to go crazy over Gardevoir like those 3 before. But to his surprise, nobody was acting like they wanted her. That was a giant relief. Everybody then greeted the newcomers and the two of them joined the Pokemon in front of Ash. Sceptile, Glalie, Infernape, Snorlax, and Charizard joined the group too. Pikachu then went to Ash and jumped on his shoulder as Mewtwo stood next to Ash.
"Ok. So now that I have all of you here I have a favor to ask. This cave will be our home for the next few years. Infernape with the others already expanded this cave and lighten it up. But I still feel like we could make it much better place. So first of all. In the corner of this cave, there is a big hole in the ground. I would like Kingler, Corphish, Totodile and Buizel to fill it with water to create a pond where we can clean ourselves and use the water for our needs." said Ash. As soon as he said this, his water Pokemon went to the corner he pointed and were ready to fill the hole up.
"Great! Now another thing. I would like to flatten the floor here. So Donphan." said Ash as Donphan started paying attention to his trainer. "I want you to use Rollout in this cave and flatten the floor." When Ash finished, Donphan started rolling out on in the cave flattening the surface of the cave. "Tauroses. You can help him by stampeding around the cave. But don't overdo it. We don't want the cave to collapse on ourselves." said Ash as his herd of Tauros begin stampeding all around the cave.
"Awesome! Muk. I'll need your help too. As soon as they'll be finished by flattening it here, I want you to fill the floor with mud with your Sludge Bombs." said Ash to his only poison type Pokemon. Who immediately came to Ash and hugged him. It was some time when he used him for... anything. So he was glad that he can finally do something. After Ash cleaned himself from Muk's mess, he continued.
"I'll need to use that pond very soon. Thanks Muk. But back to the topic. For the last thing I'll need Bulbasaur, Bayleef, Sceptile, and Torterra to fill the mud with grass and some seeds. I know that together you can work it out somehow. I would like some small bushes to fill it up a little here." said Ash to his grass Pokemon who just cheered.
"The rest of us will prepare the place's where all of us will be sleeping." said Ash to the other Pokemon. As they all cheered happily went to do their tasks.
7 hours later
It was evening outside of the cave already. Ash and his Pokemon are now in in one group lying on top of each other panting heavily. It was a tiring process of redesigning the cave. But in the end they managed. Donphan with the herd of Tauros finished quickly their task. Muk took a little longer to cover the floor with the Sludge bombs but he made it. Around this time Ash's water Pokemon managed to create a big pond in the one corner of the cave. Ash then used his Charizard, Infernape, Quilava and Torkoal to dry the mud out a little. This created a slightly wet dirt. Then his grass Pokemon came to the scene. Bayleef then revealed to him that she knows a new move called Grassy Terrain. And in an instant, the floor of the cave was covered with small stems of grass. Bulbasaur used his bulb to shoot out some seeds into the dirt. Sceptile was checking out Torterra's tree on the back to find some seeds and plant them into the ground. They managed to do it and hopefully they'll start to bloom soon enough. Other's were digging the holes inside the cave's walls to create a place's where all of them would sleep. Hole for each one of them. Finally it was finished.
"Guys... We did it." said Ash still panting.
All of Ash's Pokemon just nodded slightly No one had the energy to say anything or do anything. Well. Except for one Pokemon. He looked like he wasn't tired at all.
"I'm gonna get us some food and water. And I'll try to get you some pokeballs for you to finally catch us." said Mewtwo to Ash. It wasn't tiring for him to do this. He is one of the strongest Pokemon on the planet. So creating some holes in the wall didn't tire him much.
"Th... Thanks..." said Ash still panting a little. But then he realized something.
"Wait. Did you say you'll get some pokeballs for US?" asked Ash Mewtwo. Does Mewtwo know that a word US includes him too? He has to. Right?
"Yes." replied Mewtwo.
"You... You do realize that by US you mean yourself too right?" asked Ash to trying to figure out what was going on.
"Yes." answered Mewtwo. What is so hard to understand here?
"Do you REALLY want to be caught by ME?" asked Ash in disbelief.
"Yes." replied Mewtwo.
"W... Why? You realize that you don't have to do that right?" asked Ash in disbelief once again.
"It's simple. It's my purpose to fight by your side. And it doesn't matter if it is against Team Rocket, wild Pokemon or some wandering trainer. Fighting by your side. That is my purpose. I know that now." said Mewtwo to Ash.
"Wow... Well... Ok then...If you want to join us for good I won't stop you." said Ash trying to figure out what did just happened.
"I would love to join you." said Mewtwo to Ash.
"Then welcome to the family Mewtwo!" said Ash to the bipedal cat-like Pokemon as Ash's other Pokemon cheered for their newest member. Never in a million years, he imagined that he would have the legendary Pokemon. It was unbelievable.
Mewtwo on the other hand just stood there as Ash's Pokemon cheered for him. Welcoming him to the group. Is this what it feels like to belong somewhere? It'... It's a great feeling. The whole world now seemed prettier. It was like someone just gave him the best gift he could ask for. He would even tear up. But he has to uphold his image. So he just stared at the group. At his new family. "Thank you. All of you." said Mewtwo through telepathy to all of them and just teleported out of the cave to find some food and water. But most importantly. New pokeballs for his new Pokemon family.