Pokemon Fan Fiction ❯ Dragon's Series ❯ Mastery entails what? ( Chapter 20 )

Part 18 of Dragon's Love! *Sighs*

Disclaimer: I in now way own pokemon. There. It's out. Now leave me alone!

Notes: <> indicates telepathy, ** indicates thoughts, italics indicates translated pokemon speech.

Timeline: The day after part 17

Tmp - Ah, 1st reviewer. Heh. Actually, Ash didn't evolve them. They evolved on their own, into 'Dragon' pokemon to save Lance. Ash's hidden power… not yet! But his eyes turn sea green when he uses it. But he doesn't know he's using it, you know, like how Yukito doesn't know he's Yue?

Ranma - Hi! Well, I figured, why not?

Thunderstorm - Well, you know, I couldn't make it that dark because I'd probably have to let Lance stay dead… read some of my other fic if you want darkness.

Nikki Wind and Crystal Wind - Okay! *Snuggles all pokemon* I don't have R/S yet… *Pouts* I want it!

Lauren Black - um…. I write pretty short chapters 4 this.

Part 18: Mastery entails… what?

When Ash, Lance, and the dragons had arrived back at the caves, all of them had immediately fallen asleep. Ash was, amazingly, the first one to awake. He yawned and saw that everyone else was still sleeping.

Ash shrugged, cuddled up against Lance, still feeling tired, and fell asleep again.

When Lance awoke about two hours later, she discovered that the bindings on her chest had somehow disappeared. * Great. Now how do I explain the fact that I have breasts to an eight-year old? *

< You don't. > A familiar voice said inside her head. Dragonair's eyes were still closed, but Lance could feel the presence of Dragonair's chi.

< How? >

< You're the Dragon Master now! > Aerodactyl said. < Remember? Casting an illusion over you would be child's play. >
< Oh. I see. > Lance said. Silver bands of energy wove themselves around her body, changing its shape to the viewer's eye. A few minutes later, she once again resembled a boy.

< See? No problem. > A new voice said. This came from Charizard, who yawned sleepily.

< Thank you. > Lance said. * So Charmander and Seadra evolved into dragons to save the rest of us… that's really touching. * She touched her heart for a brief second, feeling the new source of magic energy emanating from the seal, and willed herself to sleep again.

< Time to send her our present. > Lugia told Dragonite, who nodded.

< Yes. I know what you mean. >

< Good. Did you pick the best two? >

< Of course I did! > Dragonite sounded affronted. < Different elemental affinity too, for variety of course. >

Lugia smiled. < Good job. >

By the time Ash awoke again, Lance had showered and was dressed in blue jeans and a black t-shirt. Bacon and eggs were sizzling in the pan, and toast was popping out of the toaster.

"Hi, Ash." Lance said. "Did you sleep well?"

"Yep!" Ash said, bright and cheerful again.

"Have some breakfast." Lance said. His eyes indicated that they would talk later, and Ash nodded.

However, they were soon interrupted by the arrival of two Dratini.

< Hi! > The first one, with her pretty eyes and thinner body chirped. < Are you Lance? >

< Yes. Why? > Lance asked, wondering if he still had another test to complete.

< We're going to be your new companions. > The second Dratini said. This one had slightly darker coloration, indicating that it was a male.

< I see… >

< The Dragon Master must take on the responsibility of caring for the wild dragon pokemon left in the world. > Dratini #1 said. < Dragonite sent us to you to help. > Over her heart, the symbol of mastery shone in pure gold.

Dratini #2 did the same. < You can call me Tempest. She's Storm. >

Ash went all teary-eyed. * This is so cool! *

Lance nodded, and the two Dratini went in their new poke balls. Then, Lance turned to Ash.

< Let's talk. >

Ash finished drinking his milk and nodded. "Okay."

< You first. >
"Did you pass the test? Does that mean you're a dragon master now?"

< Yes, I did. But it was thanks to you and all the others. > Lance said. Ash blushed slightly.

"I didn't really do anything…"
< Actually, I think you did. Can I look at your eyes? >

Ash was puzzled by this strange request, but nodded and brushed his hair out of the way. They were a rich chocolate brown.

"Strange, because I remember them being sea green…" Lance mused. * I was right! It is hidden power! But he can't knowingly activate it himself yet. *

"My eyes aren't sea green." Ash said, perplexed.

"No, but they were. That means you have your own power, hidden deep inside your heart." Lance told him.

Ash perked up. "Really?"

"I'm sure." Lance said, as he got up and began putting the dishes away. "Do you have any more questions?"
Ash shook his head. "I'm going outside to play!"

"All right. Be good and don't get lost!"

Time passes. Seasons change. Years fly by. Pokemon evolve. Much happens. (I'm jumping years here. If enough people bug me to set a story or two during this time, I will. I've been thinking about giving Ash braces, writing a short story on that…)

Ash, age 13…

"Ampharos, use Thunderpunch!" Lightning had already evolved into Ampharos and slammed a fist of electricity into the Pidgeot that his opponent was using.

"Shoot! Pidgeot, Mirror Move!"

Lance watched from the sidelines with a small smile on her face. They were in Celadon City, because they needed to pick up some stones and vitamins from the pokemon mart. Ash was dressed in black jeans, a black t-shirt, a red league jacket and cap, and a double poke belt that held 12 poke balls. He looked very cute.

Lance caught that thought and frowned. * No, don't think about it! He's only thirteen! You'd think I would have gotten over a simple crush by now… *

< Somehow, it doesn't seem like a simple crush to me. > Her Dragonite replied. Her faithful Dratini had finally reached its most powerful stage. Storm and Tempest had evolved into Dragonair, one Light, one Dark, and some of the other pokemon had changed and grown as well. < Besides, he is thirteen… >

< You're right… > Lance sighed. < I really do love him. But I don't know if he can cope with the facts now… especially with those recent Team Rocket attacks. >

< I see. >

"Lightning, use Thunder!" Pidgeot went down in a hurry.

The trainer scowled and tossed Ash some money.

"I won, Lance-chan!" Ash said, hugging Lance tightly, not caring if anyone saw. It wasn't important, anyways. Lance-chan was his only friend and family. Besides, Lance was just too cool!

Lance mussed Ash's hair playfully. "Well, let's go!"

Ash nodded and they flew back to the cave.

End part 18!