Pokemon Indigo League stories

Checkup

Ash stared blankly at the white door that was closed. On it was a cheerful sign that read in cursive, " Gary's room"

Except today it wasn't Gary's room.

It was also a doctor's office.

Ash gulped. He hated those.

He glanced at his arm and rubbed it.

He trusted Gary, of course he did.

It's just..... Ash was also very very very very anxious.

He had never had a good experience, so when Gary got his mD, Ash was his first patient.

Not that he wanted to be. His mother found out and, well..... Remembered Ash hadn't had one for a very long time.

So she left her ten year old son at the Observatory for him to have a checkup.

Now he was waiting.

And the worst part?

He didn't even know if Gary would be the same Gary he had always known.

Suddenly, the door opened. Ash buried his body in his legs, trying to look small.

There was silence, then a soft chuckle. Then, a soft, warm hand touched his shoulder. " Hey, Ash."

Ash looked up timidly. There was Gary.

Ash studied him. He looked the same. He wore the same clothes ( except the lab coat), his hair was still messy, and his eyes were still green.

Ash let out a soft sigh, but it was quickly replaced with fear. What if-

Gary must have saw, because he knelt in front of Ash and put a warm hand on his shoulder. " Hey."

Ash peeked up.

Gary gave him a reassuring smile. " Ash, it's just me. I may look different, but I'm still your best friend."

Ash nodded. " Yeah..... Right....."

Gary extended a hand. " Come on, Ashy. The sooner we get over with this the quicker I can beat you in a Pokemon battle!"

Ash smiled, but it didn't reach his face as he took Gary's hand. " Right....."

Gary gave him a reassuring smile and led him into his room.

It looked the exact same.

Except now there were tools on his dresser.

Ash gulped slightly, but before he could dwell, Gary pointed to his bed. " Sit."

Ash reluctantly sat on his friend's bed. The blanket was soft as usual, but it didn't help Ash relax any better.

Gary walked over and placed a hand on Ash's shoulder. " Look at me."

Ash looked up. Gary was smiling.

" You're gonna do great, I have no doubt."

Ash managed a faint smile as he wringed his hands. " Right."

Gary took a penlight out of his pocket and flicked it on. " Follow the light." He ordered

Ash nervously followed the light. Gary could see the tension all over his face, and how stiff his body was. He shook his head slightly and sat next to Ash, the bed creaking under them.

" Hey."

Ash looked at his hands. " Gary, I'm scared."

Gary furrowed and took Ash's hand. " About what?"

Ash hesitated, staring down at their joined hands. He felt a lump form in his throat, and his eyes were stinging with the threat of tears. He didn't want to say it out loud—it felt silly, even though the anxiety in his chest was anything but. Still, when he glanced up and saw Gary’s gentle expression, the words slipped out.