One Love, One Heart

Chapter 8: Move Along

Ash was awake and staring at the daybreak sun. He wondered what time is it and how did I get up here, because from what he recalled he was in the living room.

"Pikaaa," a yellow mouse groaned below the bed with sparks emerging from its cheeks.

Ash knew very well what came next, he startled and begged, "Pikachu, I'm sorry, please don't!"

Pikachu's suddenly released a Thundershock, having let his temper get the best of him.

"He sure can pack a punch," a dazed Ash said, with a face he had on many times after he received an electric attack. His Sinnoh clothes, which he had been wearing, smelled like something burnt now too.

All of a sudden, Ash's mother had burst in to the room, "What is all the commotion and why does it smell like smoke!" she exclaimed.

She looked around the room, spotting a now calm Pikachu, who only stared at his trainer. He was obviously embarrassed at how his anger got the best of him, but he had been upset at the fact that he was woken up so rudely after a nice slumber.

"Morning mom," was the only thing the stunned boy could get out of his mouth.

It became clear that Pikachu had shocked her son by the look on his face, and what other reason would there be for the stench of smoke without any damage.

Delia gave Pikachu a displeasing look, who only put on a humiliated face due to what he had done.

"Pikachu, why did you shock Ash?" the mother demanded an answer.

Before Pikachu could speak, Ash had interrupted his pal.

"Don't be upset at Pikachu mom, it's my fault I woke up all of a sudden and accidentally pushed him off the bed and he got mad," the raven-haired boy explained.

The electric type gave both of them a forgiving look and the mother softened up.

"It's ok Pikachu, I wouldn't blame you for something like that. I'll see you two downstairs and Ash switch to different clothing, you wouldn't like to smell like something fried when May and Misty arrive," Mrs. Ketchum ordered with a grin as she exited the room.

Ash instantly got up, he had forgotten about May arriving today. Finally, after so long they would once again meet. He was so anxious that he quickly showered and changed to fresh clothing. Nothing could take away his joy for today and Misty would also be around the corner. The more he thought about the exciting things that he would do with his friends, the more he restless.

He turned to the clock in his room only to read 10:15 am on it, meaning there were around 12 hours left before May got here. Misty, never told him the time she would arrive, but he believed that she wouldn't take too long.

Pikachu had been watching Ash the whole time as the boy got himself ready for the big day. The little mouse was pumped too, but not nearly as much as his partner for knowledgeable reasons.

When the boy in his Sinnoh cap saw him, he spoke, "Pikachu, May and Misty are coming here today and I want to get as much done as possible. First we'll get some breakfast and head out to train at the ranch until it's night, then we immediately head to the Pallet Port, sound good?"

Pikachu nodded, but he thought Ash was really going to overdo it today with all the training because of their tight schedule. Help us, was the only thing the rodent could think.

Nevertheless, he was also happy and even though Ash's plans for today seemed a bit crazy, the mouse answered with a cheerful response, "Pikachu!"

"Right then, let me get a bowl of cereal and I'll get you some food," he confirmed.