Chptr # 5- It’s My Life
From Rachel’s point of view!!!!

The morning rays of sunlight leaked through the treetops on to Brock and Rachel. Rachel’s right arm and head were on Brock’s chest. Brock was stretched out with his right arm under her head and his left hand on top of hers. The sunlight hits Brock and opens his eyes. His movement to block the sun awakens her. She opens her eyes and looks up at Brock. She smiles, closes her eyes and gets a bit closer to him.

Rachel::sighs,thinks:: He’s so comfortable.... Hey... I wonder what he’s thinking about now...heh hehe...::concentrates and reads his mind::

Brock::thinks:: I think she’s up....::looks at her:: She looks so peaceful and beautiful in my arms.... I wish we could stay like this forever...::notices her hand under his and holds it::

Rachel::thinks:: He thinks I’m....beautiful...? No, I’m not....Holy, Jynx...... ::chuckles in mind:: I guess I do love him...... I feel like I’ve known him forever.....

Brock::thinking:: We gotta go find Ash and Misty and her Pichu....It’s cute... but not as cute or as lovely as this angel in my arms....She must be worried about her....well, for her sake....I’d do anything for her.....::puts hand on her cheek:: Rachel.... wake up....

She opens her eyes and looks up at him.

Brock: Good morning...sunshine....

Rachel:.....you....kept me warm....all last night...?

Brock::nods, putting his hand on her waist:: When you shivered, I kept you close to me....so you wouldn’t be too cold...

Rachel::smiles, looks into his eyes:: Funny.... I don’t remember anything from last night......

Brock: How’s the knee? ::slides his hand down to her right knee::

Rachel::puts her hand over his:: It still hurts....but not as much as yesterday.....After hitting that rock... I thought I...

Brock::holds her hand tighter:: It’s okay... I’m here...

Rachel: Forget what I just said....

They both chuckle.

Brock: You seem to know alot about me....can you tell me a bit about yourself? You know.....get to know you better? Besides you love for pokémon?...

Rachel: You ready to listen...?

Brock::putting his hands on her waist:: Yes..

Rachel: Well....I’m 15...been a trainer for 5 years...When I was younger, my Mother took me and my sister once to the circus. From that day on, I’ve always wanted to be in it! When I was a bit older, I signed up and made my dream come true...

Brock: Sounds adventurous......!

Rachel: It was quite an adventure...My circus teacher- my main one, there were others too...- his name was Seth. He’d traveled around performing shows and stuff. He taught me and my class a lot... and we became very close friends. I ate fire with him once or he showed me and I did... Don’t try it... leaves a burnt taste in your mouth...or charred chalk...ugh....

Brock: Haha... I’ll keep that in mind....

*Kids! Don’t do this at home or any other place! Let the professionals handle it!!!!!! I don’t want to get in trouble from your parents saying “ My child ate fire and killed himself and it’s all your fault!!!” or something....uh.. Back to this fic!!!*

Rachel: From him, I learned to juggle...haha... it’s fun and my other friend Tom showed me to juggle with 5 between 2 people. I’ll show it to you guys sometime... if I remember it.....

Brock:Sure! That’d be great!And if you don’t remember it...it’ll still be okay cuz it’s not gonna be the end of the world....haha..Go on...

Rachel: Clowning’s great and funny....but, if you don’t do things the right way, you could get seriously hurt....I learned that the hard way...::looks down::

Brock: What happened...?

Rachel: We all fell, me and 2 other people....then one of them kicked me in the head....I was sent to get ice for the right side of it....felt like...::holds right side of her head::....a vice, clamping on to my head and getting all tighter.....eh...

Brock: You okay...now?

Rachel: Yeah....It was a bad first year...but it got better..! ::looks up at him:: Plus that was a few years ago.... It seems every year... I’d always get hurt... I felt soooo stupid.....

Brock: No you’re not...but...you had an interesting life...

Rachel::puts her hand on his cheek:: You did too....

Brock: And it’s about to get better....!

Rachel: Huh....?

Brock takes her chin with his hand, and leans to kiss her.

Both::thinking:: Don’t let anything ruin this moment........

Ash::far off distance:: Brock!! Rachel!!

Sparks: Pichu-pi! Pichu-pichu! (Rachel! Brock!)

Misty: Where are you?!

They both look at each other and sigh with a cloud. Brock gets up from the ground as she sits up and hands him the blanket. He folds it and puts it in his backpack. He helps his new girlfriend up as she unzips her vest and makes it neat. He takes that blanket and puts it in his pack.They both put their backpacks on. Brock picks her up in his arms and they head toward Ash and Misty’s voices.

Misty: Rachel! Brock! Where are you!?

Ash: Say something...!

Pikachu was trying to calm Sparks down.

Sparks::crying:: Pi...pichu! Pichu! Pi-pichu!? (What’ll happen if we don’t find them!!?)

Pikachu: Pika! Pikachu! Pikachu-pikachu! (We will! And Brock will take care of her....) ::puts arm around her::

Misty: Ash...Do you think something happened to them?! What happens if they’re....-

Ash: Don’t think like that...! We’ll find them....alive....Look on the bright side.. uh....::thinks:: What is the bright side....?

Misty: Yeah...Hey! Maybe they’re together....!

Ash::stops, turns to Misty:: Ya think!?

Misty: Well....yeah! It’s perfect! I mean...they’re alone....it was cold last night....they’re alone .......

Ash: Haha... I get your point! Maybe....

Misty: Heh ha! Let’s go....!

In the bushes........

Jessy: Hey! Sounds like that older twerp’s got himself a girlfriend!

James: Yeah! And I heard in advance that she’s psychic!

Jessy scoffs.

Meowth: Hey! Maybe we could kidnap her and make her use her powers on da boss!

James: Yeah! And while he’s hypnotized, we can have a....vacation!!!!

Jessy: Ooh! A vacation! Sounds lovely, James!!

Both::hug, crying:: Oh! We never had a vacation in a long time!

Meowth::crying:: We need one bad!

James::normal:: Hey! I got an idea to get that ESP punk for ourselves!!

Jessy: Really, James? Let’s hear it!

James: Well, here’s what we’re gonna do.....::whispers::
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Brock: Okay....Can we....rest for a bit....? Cuz you’re....kinda heavy....

Rachel::narrows eyes:: I only weigh 90.... I’m not that heavy....!

Brock chuckles nervously as he lowers Rachel to her feet.
She sits down by a tree as Brock collapses and sits down by her.

Brock::sighs, sits cross legged:: It’s a really nice sunny day.

Rachel: Yeah, thank goodness it’s not raining....

Brock::yawns and stretches:: You tired...?

Rachel: Uh-huh....I think we woke up a bit early today....::yawns::

Brock::puts arm around her:: Wanna take a nap.......?

Rachel shakes her head yes and leans on Brock. He kissed her on the forehead and leans his head against hers. Her stomach growls. They both look at each other.

Rachel: And we didn’t have anything to eat.....either? Heh heh.......

Brock::smiles:: I’ll make us something...::goes over to his backpack::

Rachel: Really, Brock?!

Brock::looks up:: Uh-huh!::gets a pot out:: Hey, Rachie. Think you could do me a favor?

Rachel::thinks:: Rachie? Heh ehe... I guess it’s my new nick-name...::out loud:: Sure! What is it?

Brock: Can you go to the river and get some water, please?

Rachel: I’d love to! But....hehe....

Brock::looks up at her w/ confused look:: But...what?

Rachel chuckles.
She has something up her sleeve.

Rachel::holding up pokéball:: I got it right here....::spins it on her finger::

Brock: Huh? What is it?

Rachel::takes it across he face and throws it underhand:: Pokéball, go!

The pokéball opens revealing her water pokémon.

Chinchou: Chin...

Rachel: Meet Chinchou...

Brock: Cool! A Chinchou!

Rachel::turns to Chinchou:: Chinchou....water gun.

Chinchou:Chin...chou!
::sprays water gun at Brock::

He goes flying into a tree.

Rachel: Uh-oh... Chinchou!

Chinchou::sadly:: Chin...chin chou! ( I thought you meant at him!)

Rachel: It’s okay....I just hope he’s alright!

She runs over to him.

Rachel::kneels down,puts hands on his shoulders:: Brock?! Are you okay?! Brock?! Say something.....!

Brock::looks up:: I’m okay...After a few years with Pikachu....I can handle anything....

Rachel hangs her head and sighs.

Rachel::looks up:: I thought you were....

Brock::puts hand on her cheek:: You’d never get rid of me that easily....

Chinchou::jumping up and down:: Chinchou! Chin! Chou! (Who’s the guy?!)

Rachel::helps Brock up:: Chinchou. This is my- uh...This is...Brock! ::thinks:: Does he....want me to call him my boyfriend...or vice versa....? Oh...

Brock::thinks, looks at her:: Okaaayy...I’m just...Brock... Not “My boyfriend” or “Brock’s my boyfriend”.....? Maybe I’m not showing it enough...well..now I will.. I’ll show it more...cuz I...know I love her....

Chinchou: Chin, chou chou! Chinchou! (Let everyone out and meet him, Rachel!)

Rachel: Good idea! Come on out!

4 pokéballs pop open with her pokémon.

Rachel: Brock, I’d like you to meet Ampharos or Amphy, Skiploom, my Pidgeotto.. and of course.... Charizard/ Charlie!...

Charizard roars.

Brock: You got well assembled team there! And uh.. I think... the way you throw your pokéball.. That’s really you!

Rachel::laughs:: Oh...Brock..!

Brock: Want to meet mine?

Rachel: Sure!

Brock:Everyone, come on out!

His pokéballs pop open with his pokémon.

Brock::puts arm around her:: Rachie, I’d like you to meet Vulpix,Geodude, Onix and Zubat. I have a Pineco, but I don’t want it to Selfdestruct...

Rachel::looks up at Onix, meekly:: Uh..hi..?

Onix looks at her and growls.

Rachel::grabs onto Brock’s arm:: Ah...!

Brock::holds her hand:: Don’t worry... Onix’s just saying hello!

She looks up at Onix.
It gives a gentle roar and goes up to Rachel.

Rachel: Wow! Uh...nice Onix..? ::pets it::

Onix: On...ix..

Brock: See? There’s nothing to be afraid of..!

Rachel::laces her hand w/ his:: Not anymore... ::looks at him and smiles::

Brock smiles back.

Rachel::thinks:: I better ask him now...before...::takes a deep breath:: Hey.. Brock? Can I...ask you...something?

Brock::thinks:: Uh...is she gonna ask?! ::out loud:: Sure! Ask away..!

Rachel::hesitant:: Do you...do you...wanna...go...Do you wanna go...::thinks:: Say it girl! ::outloud, fast:: Do you wanna go for a ride on my Charizard?

Brock:Oh..well..okay!

Rachel::thinks:: Oh, Jynx! Why didn’t I say it!? Oh well...Better make the best of it...::outloud:: Really? Wow...I-I’ve trained him for a long time...for him to be able to..uh.. fly right...yeah..! So..uh..okay...Charizard?! Come here, boy!

Charizard walks up to her obediently.

Charizard: Roar..?

Rachel: uh... Can-you-give-us-a-ride-once-around-the-forest, Charlie? ::nudges him:: Heh,eheh...

Charizard::has confused look:: Char? Charizard,char-char-rizard... (Huh? You never acted like this before....)

Rachel: Um, well I-ahem-::nods head Brock’s way:: Never...you know...uh... this...time..?

Charizard gets the idea and nods.

Rachel: Brock! He said he’d do it!

Brock: Okay! Let’s go!

Rachel::gets on Charlie’s back:: Okay.. Brock? ::puts out hand::

Brock grabs it and gets on with her help. He smiles.

Rachel: Ready? Hold on tight...!

Brock wraps his arms around her waist and holds on.

Rachel::blushes a bit:: Alright...It’s gonna be a wild ride! So hold on tight and keep your arms and legs inside the Charizard at all times!! Charlie! Ready for takeoff?!

Charlie turns his head and gives thumbs up.

Rachel: Alright! Let’s.....go!

Charlie takes a few steps back, runs forward and takes off. The pokémon wave down below.

In the air....

Rachel: You okay back there, Brock?....Brock?.....::turns back::

Sees him with his head down, clutching to her for his life.

Rachel::thinks:: Guess he’s never been flying before....oh Brockie... ::outloud:: Brock.... It’s okay! ::takes his hand:: I got you...now look at this view! ::turns forward:: We’ll probably find Ash and Misty...

He opens one eye.

Brock: It’s nice...::closes eyes::

Rachel: Oh, Brockie::looks down:: What can I do? ::thinks:: To make you feel comfortable and love me too....? ::turns her head and leans it on Brock’s::

Charlie turns his head and sees the couple. He smiles and continues on.

She unlocks his hands from her waist-more like prying- and makes him hold Charlie. She turns her body to him and stands up.

Rachel: Brock! You gotta face your fears...!

Brock::looks up at her:: Huh...? You’re...you’re standing on....

Rachel: Took me a long time to face this....but I did...now Brock.... It’s your turn....::kneels down and takes his hands:: You can do it... I know you can..!

Brock nods.

She slowly lifts his hands off Charlie. She put them out wide and slowly lets go.

Rachel: It’s even better if you look up and open your eyes...

He looks up slowly, opens his eyes and see her.

Rachel: Look around...how’s the view...?

Brock:.....beautiful.....

Rachel::smiles:: Well.. you did it...

Brock: We did it....! ::hugs her::

They both chuckle.

Rachel::lets go of hug and turns back around:: Okay, Charlie?! Ready to head back?

Charlie: Char! (Yeah!)

Rachel::looks back at Brock, smiling:: Ready and...descend!

Brock: Wait! Look!

Rachel: Huh? Charlie, stop! What is it, Brock?

Brock: There! ::points:: Ash and Misty! We found them! Hey! ASH! MISTY!

Rachel: They can’t hear you. We’re too far up! Let’s go get our pokémon and meet up with them!

He nods in agreement.

Rachel: Charlie go! Descend!

On the ground, they recalled their pokémon and gathered their things.
Brock picks Rachel up in his arms and they go look for them.

Rachel: Brock?

Brock::stops:: Yeah...?

Rachel: Since we’re not going to be alone, like this again....maybe... I have a confession to make....

Brock: Like what?

She points down and he lowers her to feet.

Rachel: Uh...well...you know how or...er.... about your reoccurring dream?

Brock: Yeah...?

Rachel: Well, that was no accident...the thing is...promise me you won’t get mad or anything....Brock?...

Brock::takes her hands:: I won’t...promise....

Rachel: Besides entering people’s dreams.... I can....read minds....::looks down::

Brock: Really? That’s great! What’s wrong with that?

Rachel::looks up at him sadly:: I...Brock....

Brock: Oh....Okay....And now you feel guilty....?

Rachel::nods and looks down:: I know how to control it, so it wasn’t all the time...::a small tear trickles down her cheek::

Brock takes her by the chin as she looks up at him. He wipes away the tear with his thumb.

Rachel: I feel like I’ve taken advantage of you, Brock...or even betrayal..

Brock: No, you didn’t...It’s okay... I don’t mind... Actually..heh...I kinda envy you...

Rachel: You do...?

Brock: Yeah...! I’ve always wanted to know what it’d be like to do stuff like that...! ::caresses her cheek::

Rachel: Oh, Brock...! ::hugs him:: It wasn’t always this easy.........!

Brock: No?

Rachel: No... At circus once, one of my- now ex-friend- told the wrong people about me....and they...they came after me! ::sniffles:: I was treated like......an animal! ::starts to cry:: An....animal....!

Brock: Don’t worry.... If anyone comes for you, they’ll have to get through me! They don’t call me “Brock The Rock” for nothin’! Okay.....?

Rachel: I’m so glad that you understand, Brock! ::wipes away tears and looks up at him:: Thank you...!

Brock: You’re welcome, Rachie....

She smiles and Brock picks her up in his arms.

Brock: You wanna walk, though? I dunno about your knee....

Rachel::rolls up his right sleeve:: How’s your arm, Brockie? Is it any better?

Brock: Are you kidding?! I could lift weights with this thing! Why do you ask?

Rachel: Think you could still carry me?

Brock: Why not?

Rachel: Good...haha....cuz this is fun! Haha!

Brock: Haha! Let’s go...!

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Ash: Oh.... I hope we find them soon!

Misty: Yeah, I’m getting really worried....!

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Brock: Where are they?

Rachel: I was sure they were around here!......

They head around a tree and bump into them.

All 4 fall to ground.

Rachel: Ow!... That really hurt!...ooh...

Brock: Oh, man....::looks up:: Huh? ASH!? MISTY?! Hey!

Misty/Ash::look up:: Huh? Hey!!

Brock::stands up w/ Rachel in his arms:: We finally found you!

Ash/Misty: Huh?

Rachel: What? What’s wrong?...

Ash: Are...are you...two...

Misty: Together...?

Rachel looks down, then up at Brock. He nods and smiles.

Rachel::turns to them:: Yes... We are!

Ash and Misty look at each other, then back to them.
Brock lets her down.

Sparks::running toward Rachel:: Pichu-pi!! (Rachel!!)

Rachel::runs up to her as she jumps into her arms:: Sparks! ::kneels down, crying a bit::

Sparks: Pichu! Pichu-pichu! (I thought I’d never see you again!)

Rachel::remembering what Brock said:: You’d never get rid of me that easily...

Misty: Reunited at last...!

Ash motions to Misty to do as they had planned. Misty nods and goes to Rachel.

Ash:Brock? Can I talk to you for a sec?

Brock: Sure.

They walk away from the girls to talk.

Ash:So...Brock...Finally got her, huh?

Brock: Yep! And by god,.... she’s worth it! Heh heh...

Ash: Wow, Brock.... Now you’ll both be happy...

Brock: But, I’m kinda worried about her, though...

Ash: Why is that?

Brock: In the dream, she said there was another girl...dangerous...that’s what I’m worried about....

Ash: Huh....?

Brock: Ash....you are sooooooo....young.... Cuz of her psychic powers... I think that might lead to the “Dangerous Girl” -quote quote... I don’t want her to be taken away.... I love her, Ash....

Ash: Ha! Then say it!

Brock: Nah...too soon...plus I don’t know how she’d take it...::sighs:: You know.... I practically saved her life....!

Ash: Really, Brock?!

Brock: Yeah! She hurt her knee after that fall and that night, it was freezing! I sat her down and put a bandage.....

Rachel: And he wrapped a bandage on my knee.... Later, then we... ::blushes, looks down smiling::

Misty: What?! Tell me! This is intense! Come on! Wait... you didn’t...::has a sly look::

Rachel::looks up sharply:: No!! Not that !Haha... we just met...! It was cold and he kept me warm in his arms, wrapped up in his blankets all night long....that’s what I call sweet......

Misty: So basically, you slept together in each other’s arms...?!

Rachel: Shh! Yes...! But we didn’t do nothing! Okay! Please...! I’m 15!..

Misty: Okay...!

They both laugh.

Misty: Do you love him?

Rachel:Huh?...Hmm..::looks down,smiles::Yeah, I guess I do.....I love him... alot, Misty......

Misty::sing-song::Tell him how you feel!

Rachel::looks up:: NO WAY! Not yet! It’s too soon...

Misty::taunting:: But you loooooovvveee him!

Rachel: Misty, knock it off! You’re embarrassing me! Besides, has Ash said “I love you” to you yet?!

Misty: As a matter of fact, yes!

Rachel:....ok....::sticks tongue out::

Misty: Heh heh...::smiles::

Rachel: You know, I have a cabin not too far from here! We can all spend the night there!

Misty nods.

Rachel::turns:: Hey, Brocko!

Misty:Ash!

Brock/Ash::turns:: What?

Misty: Rachel has a cabin not too far from here!

Rachel: And you’re all invited to stay as long as you like!

Ash: Hey, thanks! That’s awfully nice of you Rachel! You got enough room?

Rachel: Definitely! ::looks at Brock::

He blushes a bit.

Ash: Cool! Let’s go!

Brock::goes up to her:: You wanna ride?

Rachel::looks down::Hehha!....::smiles:: I’ll try walking...::looks up:: If it doesn’t work, then okay!

Brock::puts arm around her:: Alright...let’s go...and take it easy!

Rachel::sighs:: I will....

Brock: Would it help if I limp, too? ::hops on one foot and fake stumbles::

Rachel laughs.

Brock:There’s a smile...!

She looks down smiling, trying to avoid his gaze.

He brushes away strands of her bangs to see her face and tucks it behind her ear.

Brock: Beautiful...

She blushes.
He puts his arm around her again as they try to catch up with Ash and Misty.
They turn their heads and see the couple holding hands.

Ash: Hey, Rachel? How do we get there?

Rachel: Well...uh...we follow this path to the river and walk northward for a bit and we’re there!

Misty: Cool! By the water! Where are you from? Blackthorn?

Rachel: Oh...no... Not Blackthorn....I’m originally from ::points to shirt:: Goldenrod! Haha..

Brock: Yeah! She used to own the Goldenrod Department Store!!

Rachel::laughs:: Brock!

Brock: I had to say it! I couldn’t resist!!

Rachel: Oh yeah? Try and resist.....this !

She tackles him and they both fall to the ground laughing.

Brock: Hey! No fair! ::tickles her::

Rachel::laughing hysterically:: No! Wait! HAhaha!! Stop! I’m-haha-very ticklish! Haha!

Ash and Misty turn around again and see them on the ground play fighting. She was kicking and laughing hysterically, trying to push Brock off of her.

Rachel::laughing:: Oh,no! Haha! Please, stop...! I can’t take it!! Haha!

Brock: Oh yeah? How does.....this feel?! ::tickles harder::
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Rachel::laughing harder:: Ah! No!! Hahaha! ::tries to grab his hands::

Brock’s laughing, too. Ash and Misty watch with smiles on their faces, glad to see Brock happy for once.

Rachel::puts hands on his shoulders, trying to push away again:: Hahaha! Oh,god!! Hahahaha- Ow...!

Brock::stops, looks at her w/ his hands on her shoulders:: Uh-oh....you okay...?

Rachel: Yeah...I’m okay....::looks down:: I think I hit a rock....::looks up at him, smiles:: I can’t believe you, Brock....! Heheh....

They both look into each others eyes. Ash and Misty grin.
Brock leans and tries to kiss her.

Rachel::turns her head:: We should....go...

Brock::looks at her and nods:: Okay.....

Ash and Misty quietly snap their fingers.

Both: Darn...!

Ash: I thought they would....!

Misty: Yeah, me too! But you can’t make them if they don’t want to....

He gets up off of her and helps her up.

Rachel::thinks,looks at him:: Anytime, Brock....Just not in front of Sparks and Ash and Misty.... I don’t want to set anything for her....

Brock::thinks, looks at her:: I’m sorry....Not in front of Ash, Misty and Sparks....right...?

Rachel::nods, mouths:: But....later....

Brock smiles big and they walk up to Ash and Misty.

Ash: Can we.....go now?

Rachel: Uh...yeah.. It’s not far...

They follow along the river heading north. They spot a big, brown cabin.

Ash: Wow!

Misty: Huge!

Brock: Did you do this yourself?!

Rachel: Not all by myself...! The interior..yes, but the whole thing itself, my mom and I along with my sister did....

Misty: It’s so.....big...!

Brock: How many floors?!

Rachel: Well.. there’s an attic, 2 floors and a basement...

Brock: It’s a regular house!

Rachel: Yeah...but I like cabin better! ::whispers:: So I don’t have to pay for any bills!!...

They fall down anime style.

Rachel unlocks the door and they head inside.

Ash: It’s cool!

Misty: Roomy and spacious!!

Brock: You did this yourself?!

Rachel: Yep! On the 1st floor here you got yourself a kitchen, living room, a bathroom and study...

All: Study?!...

Rachel: Yes...study... I’m working on to being a gym leader when I grow up! So, now when I’m young, I can cram as much as I need to know, and it’ll stick with me for life!

Ash: Really?! Brock and Misty are gym leaders!

Rachel: Really? Uh...Misty’s from where?

Misty: Cerulean City Gym!

Rachel: Kanto...right?

Misty: Right!

Rachel: I’m not that familiar with Kanto much....and I know Brock’s from Pewter City Gym!

Brock: Right! Hahaha...

Rachel: It’s getting late....why don’t you all have a seat on the couch in the living room?

She leads them in and they sit on the couch.

Brock: Hey....! Now this is comfort!

Ash: And we all can fit! Cool!

Rachel: Yeah! You can fit up to 6 people on this! It’s really handy!

Pikachu: Pikachu! (Hey guys!)

They all look at Pikachu and Sparks.

Sparks: Pichu! Pi-cha-chu! Pichu-pi! (Rachel? Can I show Pikachu our room?)

Rachel: Sure! Go on upstairs! You know the way.....!

Sparks::grabs him by the hand:: Pichu! Pi-cha-chu! (C’mon Pikachu!)

Pikachu: Pi...ka! (I’m coming...)

They head upstairs.

Misty: Togepi, you can go too! ::goes upstairs and puts Togepi with them::

When she came back, the sun had set and it was already dark out.

Rachel::turns on lights w/ remote:: If you look behind you, you’ll see the kitchen and in front of you a ways, is the TV/VCR....which’ll be a surprise that we’ll be watching movies tonight!

All: Yay! Cool!

Brock::sees pictures on coffee table:: Huh? Rachel, is this you? ::picks one up::

Rachel::looks at it:: Yeah, that’s me, Tom heheh...,Seth, Charlotte and her older sister Madeline,.....Richard...... and Leandrew at Circus Camp!

Ash/Misty: Circus?!

Rachel: Yeah! Once you get used to it, it’s really fun! ::points:: Seth.... He’s one of our teachers....basically the best....

Misty::sly:: Who’s Richard...?

Rachel::looks at her, narrows eyes::.......Don’t ask.......

Brock: Uh... Is this your mom and sister? ::puts it down and picks that one up:: Hey... you were really cute when you were younger!

Rachel blushes.

Ash::sees her mother:: Uh...were you....adopted...?

Misty: Ash! That’s not nice! Apologize!

Rachel: Misty, it’s okay...yes...I am... Me and my sister came from India and we were adopted. The thing is... she’s older...::makes a face::

They all laugh.

Misty: How many years?

Rachel: 3...I'm 15...so she would be almost 18.....

Brock: Would be....? ::pats couch::

Rachel::sits down next to Brock:: Yes...would be....::looks down::

Brock takes her hand.

Rachel: They were killed in a car accident when I was 10 1/2... I was home with my grandmother... Some police guys came and told us- quote “There’s been an accident".... and they told us.....::voice cracking::....drunk driver..... ::sniffles:: If only.... If only I had my powers back then... I’d... I would have prevented it....and I blame myself for it....!

Brock hugs her as tears streamed down her cheeks. Ash and Misty had tears in their eyes, too.

Brock: Shh...Just let it all out...::plays w/ her ponytail::

Rachel::sniffles:: It’s all my fault!

Brock:Shh!...No it’s not....!

Misty: I’m sorry Rachel.....We shouldn’t have asked....

Rachel: No, it’s okay...::sniffles, looks at them:: It feels much better to talk about it with someone other than Sparks....! ::smiles at them::

Brock: Don’t blame yourself, Rachie....

Rachel::sniffles:: I can’t help it....

Ash::mouths to Misty:: Rachie?!

Misty::grins,mouths:: Rachie!

They both snicker, then turn serious to them.

Rachel:::looks up at Brock:: Alright....I’m done. I have to stop being so emotional at things like this....heh heh....

Brock: Don’t worry... It’s a good quality for you.....

Rachel: Heh..heh...

Ash: Okay.....! Enough with the mushy stuff.....!

Misty rolls her eyes.

Rachel: Uh.... I guess I’ll make popcorn for the movie!! Brock, care to help me?

Brock: Sure!

They both get up and walk over to the kitchen. Rachel went over to a cabinet and opened it. She takes out a packet of popcorn and gives it to Brock.

Rachel::closing doors, walks up to Brock:: Okay, now, you wanna put it in the microwave and put it on for.... 2 minutes and 30 seconds...that’s enough-er- what they require....

Brock: Okay...::puts it in microwave and turns it on::

Rachel gets 2 big bowls. Brock goes and sits down on the couch.

She goes to a shelf next to the TV.

Rachel: So...... What movie do you guys wanna watch? You got a whole selection here!

All: Uh....::seeing all the VHS’s::

Rachel: It’s just me, Sparks and my other pokémon who watch all these movies and videos. But we’ve been doing it for years and it’s still fun! ::puts hand behind head and laughs::

They all laugh.

Misty: Well, what’s your favorite movie that you have there?

Rachel: Hmmm...Misty, why don’t us girls decide?

The boys groan.

Misty::getting up:: Get over it! We’ll pick something good....!::goes over to Rachel::

Misty::whispers:: Hmm....what should we pick...?

Rachel::whispers:: How about we play....a little trick on them...huh?

Misty:....That’s a movie?

Rachel: No! No... I mean just to be funny you know...?

Misty: Oh, Okay....but nothing cruel...

Rachel: Don’t worry it’s not.... I’ll pick a real scary movie. That way, we can cuddle up with them and be afraid and all that stuff!

Misty:Ah.... I like the way you think! Nothing too scary....!

Rachel: Oh, I know! It always freaks me out, huh?

Misty: Yeah...

Rachel:Yeah and you know what else? What guys do at the movies when they stretch and then put their arm around you? I think it’s really REALLY stupid...! But then you can put your head on their shoulders and it’s really sweet.....!

Misty: Oh, brother...! I hate that,too....but the last part is sweet...So...what movie...?

Rachel::looks:: Uh....how about...this?::points to The Sixth Sense:: I’ve always liked this one, because I don’t feel so bad about having unusual powers...!

Misty: Me too...! It’s a really good one for...this! Haha!

* Okay! I don’t own The Sixth Sense or anything besides this story!!!! Plus I hope-no-I’m not gonna explain the movie because I HOPE you people have heard of/seen it!! I just picked it cuz it’s the first movie I though was really good for this!!!*

Ash: I hope they pick something good....

Brock: Ash....!

Ash: What?!

Rachel: Okay! I’ll put that in! ::hides it from them and puts it in the VCR, to them:: Hope you like it! It’s really good! ::sits down next to Brock::

Misty: And scary! ::sits down too::

Brock/Ash: Cool! A scary movie!

Microwave beeps.

Rachel: Popcorn! I’ll get it! ::gets up::

Misty::gets up, stops her:: No, let me! You’ve done your share...::nods over to Brock:: ::to her:: Go relax...!

Rachel: Okay...! ::mouths:: Thank you....!

Misty nods and gets the popcorn. She comes back with both bowls full.

Rachel, who was sitting next to Brock, takes one and puts it on the table.
Misty takes the other and sits next to Ash.

Rachel: Okay, ready guys?

All: Yeah!

Rachel: Uh...uh-oh...

Brock: What..?

Rachel::looks around:: Uh...Brock?....get up a second....

He stands up as Rachel puts her arm through the couch’s cushions.

Rachel::pulls arm out with remote:: Ah-ha! Here it is! I knew it was here somewhere!

Brock sits back down.

Rachel: Okay.... Now we’re ready! Anyone want anything to drink before it actually starts? There’s soda, lemonade, water....

Brock: Soda for me, will be fine.

Misty: Same here, Rach!

Ash: Yeah, me too!

Rachel: Okay. ::gets up::

Brock::gets up too:: I’ll help....

Rachel: Uh...Misty? Push play?

Misty: Sure. ::gets remote and hits play::

Rachel and Brock get 4 glasses and soda. They fill the glasses and bring them over. They both smile at each other as they gave each to Ash and Misty.

Ash/Misty: Thanks!

Rachel: No prob! ::gets other remote and turns off lights::

They all put their drinks on the table. Brock and Rachel sit down next to each other. She sat down on Misty’s right and Brock’s left,so the girls were in the middle and the boys were on the ends.

Brock took the bowl of popcorn and placed it on his and Rachel’s lap, so it was in the middle.

A while into the movie, Rachel looked with her eyes at Ash and Misty. Ash had already put his arm around Misty and she had put her head on his shoulder. She smirks, hoping to be just as happy as they are.

Brock turns and sees her looking at Ash and Misty.

Brock::thinking:: Well, I vowed to show it more....how much I dearly love her...::smiles::

Brock put his arm around Rachel. Rachel looks at him and they both smile. She puts her head on his shoulder and gets closer to him.

Rachel::thinks:: I don’t care about the movie....I just want to be...with Brock.. I realized I’m happiest when I’m with him or even thinking about him... ::looks at clock on wall:: Oh... dude, it’s late...that explains why I’m...so tired..

She crosses her legs and accidentally hit’s Brock’s foot. He looks down, smiles and hits her back. The both grin and hit each other back and forth. After laughing and picking on each other, they settled down. Ash and Misty were watching them and laughing. They both look at Ash and Misty embarrassed and chuckle nervously. Ash and Misty turn back. Misty elbows Rachel.

Rachel::turns to her:: Huh?

Misty winks and lifts her eyebrows at her, then grins.

Rachel has a sweatdrop and chuckles nervously.
She turns to Brock, smiling and puts her head on his shoulder.

Rachel::thinks:: Oh, great... I’m tired again....ooh... I’m getting that feeling.... oh boy.... Something’s gonna happen in the future....no, it’s not tonight... tomorrow...my powers are telling me tomorrow....::out loud:: Hmm...

Brock::looks at her:: Hmm?

Rachel looks at him and shakes her head. She turns back with a serious-deep-in-thought-look. Brock wonders about her.

Brock::thinks:: Rachel?...

Rachel::looks up at him, mouths:: Yeah..?

Brock::thinks:: You okay?

Rachel::mouths:: I’m not sure...

Brock::thinks:: Why...?

Rachel::mouths:: Bad feeling Brocko....

Brock::thinks:: You’re saying...there’s more to your powers...?

Rachel turns pale, then nods.

Brock::thinks:: Then...what...?

Rachel::mouths, holds head:: You’ll see tomorrow.... unless I’m mistaking because I’m so tired.....

Brock nods. He lowers his arm down to her waist and puts his head on hers.

When the movie was over, Ash and Misty turn to them.

Misty: Hey guys- uh...

Rachel and Brock were sleeping.

Ash and Misty chuckle. Misty shakes Rachel.

Misty: Wake up!

Rachel opens her eyes.

Rachel::looks at clock:: Man, 2:30...!? But, I’m still tired.... ::looks at Brock sleeping, smiles:: Brock...wake up..!

Brock opens his eyes and looks at her.

Brock::tired, rubs eyes:: Oh...What time is it....?

Ash: Guess...

Brock::wines:: I’m too tired to guess- alright... 1 o’clock...?

Rachel: Try 2:30...::yawns::

Brock: AM...?! Woah...guess we should go to bed..

Rachel: Okay... I’ll show you your rooms....::gets remote and turns on lights::

They all get up, get their stuff and head upstairs following Rachel.

Rachel: Misty, you and I can sleep in my room...::going next door:: Ash and Brock...you can sleep in here...the guest room....::pointing:: Down the hall is the other bathroom if you need it...::yawns:: Oh..sorry...and I guess that’s it....

They put their backpacks in the rooms. Brock comes back up to her.

Brock: Do you want any help cleaning up..?

Rachel::yawns:: No...I’m fine...

Brock: I insist!..::takes her hands::

Rachel: Uh...okay...

The both go back downstairs.

Brock takes the popcorn bowls, goes to the sink and washes them.
Rachel opens the closet and gets a blanket.

Rachel: I’m getting Ash a blanket because I know it’s cold tonight...you want one....?

Brock::puts bowls away:: No thanks.... uh...Rachie...can I talk to you for a sec...?

Rachel: Sure...::thinks:: Me too.....

They sit on the couch.

Both: I just wanted to say...-

The look at each other.

Rachel: You go...first...

Brock: No..no..you go...

Rachel: No, you...go first... Mine’s not that important anyways...

Brock: Alright.... I just wanted to say that... Even though we’ve only met each other a few days ago... I’m not really sure if you want Ash and Misty to know outloud that we’re boyfriend and girlfriend...or not...

Rachel: Of course I do... It’s just that... I haven’t been in a relationship for a few years... in which that ended in turmoil and I don’t want it to happen to us.....

Brock: I don’t want that to happen either...but... If we go too far or it’s moving too fast or-

Rachel::puts hand on his shoulder, stopping him:: Brock...shut up and kiss me...plus...it’s “later”....heh heh.......

He looks at her for a sec, smiles, leans in and kisses her. The force of him causes her to fall back with her head at the left end of the couch. She throws her arms around his neck and he adds a little tongue. She accepts it as he puts his arms around her waist. She lets go of the kiss and reaches for the remote on the table. Brock kisses her neck. She had trouble because when he embraced her neck, she laughed and couldn’t reach it. When she finally got it, she turned to Brock and they started to kiss again. She pushed the button, the lights dimmed and went off. She let go of the remote and it collapsed on the floor next to the coffee table. She placed her arms back around his neck.

Ash and Misty were sitting on the stairs quietly watching.

Ash::whispering:: You sure it’s okay to stay here....?

Misty::whispers:: Sure! Look at them, Ash! Brock hasn’t been this happy in days! They deserve each other!

Ash: And how would you know this....?

Misty: Cuz I’m a romantic! You’re still too young!

Ash: Not anymore....!

Misty sticks her tongue out at him. Ash sighs.

Brock brings his right hand to her cheek. Putting his hand behind her head, he fiddles with her hair. Feeling her ponytail, he takes out the hair tie that was holding it up and lets her hair go free. He smooths out her hair over her shoulders and slides his hand back down to her waist again.

Rachel::thinking:: Is it just me, or does he like my hair? Heheh....maybe the rose scented shampoo’s making him like it....?

Putting her right hand on his shoulder, she pulls him closer to her. She puts her left hand on his chest, carefully takes his green vest off and drops it to the ground. Brock slides off her vest and lets it go to the ground.

Misty::gets up:: C’mon, Ash... Let’s go... It’s almost 3 am...

Ash: Why...?

Misty: Let’s let them be for now....plus I’m tired...!

Ash: Yeah, okay fine...! ::gets up::

They both leave and go upstairs.

Brock lets go of the kiss, puts his hands on her upper arms and looks down at her. She smiles back up at him, putting her hands on his arms.

Looking into her eyes deeply, he could see the fear, sorrow and pain of her life. As though speaking with their eyes, he nods.

Brock: I understand now... all the pain and anxiety you went through...It’s as though....I feel it...

She closes her eyes and inhales deeply. He puts his forehead against hers, then lowers his body onto her.

Rachel::opens eyes, holds stomach w/ one hand:: Yeah...but the bad feeling won’t go away....!

Brock::puts hand on her stomach:: You okay....?

Rachel: Brock, I’m gonna say this as sincerely as I can...tomorrow-today... something bad’s gonna happen...because I can feel it.. It’s another part of my powers....

Brock: Huh? Really...?

Rachel: I’m not sure what it is yet.... but be prepared, okies Brockiepoo...?

Brock::thinks, smiles:: Brockiepoo...haha....::out loud:: I’ll be prepared...
Don’t want anything to happen to you.... ::puts hand on her cheek::

Rachel smiles, putting her hand over his. She blinks a few times, realizing she’s still tired.

Rachel::yawns:: I’m really tired...and it’s late...Sorry, Brock...

Brock: Nah.. It’s okay.... You had a big day....::smiles::

She returns the smile and turns her head to her left and closes her eyes. Brock kisses her neck once and lays his head next to hers on her right, letting his arm down across her chest. She opens her eyes and sees his hand on her left shoulder. She holds it with her left hand and closes her eyes again.

Rachel::thinks:: Oh.... I just hope it’s not....but tell me what I should see.... ::sees a flash of a figure:: ::opens her eyes sharply:: Deanna....

She looks at the framed picture of her and her friends. Looks in the background and sees Deanna with her arms crossed and a malicious expression.

Her heart beats rapidly and her palms were sweaty. Letting go of Brock’s hand, she wipes hers on her shorts. Then turns her head to Brock.

Rachel::faint whisper:: Brock...

Brock::looks up at her:: Rachel...? What are you still doing up...?

Rachel::voice cracking:: P-promise me something, Brock....here and now...?

Brock::worried:: What is it...?

Rachel::about to cry:: Never leave me....never....! Brock...please........!

Brock::puts hand on her cheek:: I’ll never ever leave you....::hugs her closely:: I promise......never.......

A tear trickles down her cheek and sparkles in the dim moonlight. She wipes it away before looking at him.

Rachel: Not for anything......?

Brock: I’d give up everything and anything....just to be with you....

Rachel: You’re sweet, Brock....

He gets the blanket she had and covers them both up.
She puts her hand behind his head as he lays it down on her chest.
She plays with his hair as he slides his hand down to her waist.

Rachel::looks up at ceiling, thinks:: I feel a bit better, now that Brock feels committed to me...but still....something’s not right....::turning her head to her left, closes eyes:: I’m...still...worried....