Chapter 18 - Misty Joins for the adventure!

Intro-kun: Previously on System in Pokemon World! Zane defeated the Gym leader of the Cerulean Gym! After his grand victory what will he do!? Stay fresh and find out now!

I grinned and said, "I couldn't have done it without my pokemon." Misty took out the badge from her pocket and handed it to me. I took it and said, "I finally have two badges but I'm still be- Achoo!" Misty was surprised as she said worriedly, "Hey, hurry up and change your clothes. You been fighting soaked in water the whole time."

I laughed embarrassed and said, "I don't have time for that. I will dry off as I run to the n- Achoo!" Misty grabbed my ear and began pulling saying, "You aren't getting sick under my watch!" I shouted in pain, "Hey! Let me go! I haven't done anything wrong! I ne- Achoo! I need to get going!"

Violet smiled as she said, "Fiery as always. I remember when we used to spent too much time in the water." Daisy nodded and said, "Yeah, who would have known that little Misty would be so fierce when taking care of others." Lily nodded in agreement and said, "No kidding. Poor Zane. He won't be leaving today that is for sure. I remember when Misty forced me to stay on the bed by threatening to destroy all my clothes… She is such a worrywart."

Violet giggled as she said, "She is such a great sister." Misty ended up tossing into the bathroom and shutting the door after shouting, "Take a hot shower while I prepare some clothes for you." I shouted, "But my next gym match!" Misty shouted, "Get out of the bathroom and I will strip you n.a.k.e.d before tossing you outside!"

I shivered and gave in, "Um, bring me some black clothes! I prefer black and baggie clothes!" Misty said in an annoyed tone, "You will get what you get!" Groaning I took off my clothes and took a long hot shower. I pouted after getting out and saying, "Damn it. I lost a good hour of sunlight already."

Peeking outside the bathroom into the changing room I saw the coast was clear and a basket filled with clean black and baggie clothes in front of the door. Grabbing it, I took it inside and changed. Thankfully, Misty bought some new u.n.d.e.r.w.e.a.r from the looks of it.

I sighed and said, "I miss my old clothes already." Wrapping a tower around my neck I walked outside. I looked around and asked myself, "I wonder where Misty placed my pokemon." I decided to look around the place since I had some free time. That and I did not have my pokemon.

If Misty would have left them in the basket I would have probably bailed already. Walking around I found myself at a kitchen where Misty was chopping food. Misty smiled and said, "Great timing! I just prepared a hot pot. My stomach grumbled as I realized I haven't eaten yet and after the match I was pretty hungry.

Looking at the table I hesitated whether I should sit down or not. Misty noticing my hesitation said, "Hurry up and sit down." I suddenly felt myself pushed from behind onto a floor as Daisy said, "Come on! It is dinner time!"

Forcefully being sat down, the sisters sat around the table as Misty began serving all of us hot pot. I ended up giving in and enjoying the hot pot! It was delicious! It had a homey touch and also different since my mom cooked it differently.

Finishing I patted my stomach and said happily, "I won't be able to move for another hour." Daisy asked, "Hey Zane, where are you planning on going next?" I stopped and said, "I have no idea. I was just planning on running on whatever route was closest."

It was the honest truth since I did not do my research on where to go. Misty complained, "Are you an idiot? You need to plan ahead before just heading out on a random route. You will get lost before you know it if you do that!" I g.r.o.a.n.e.d and said, "I will be fine. I was going to look at whatever map I find or a sign."

Misty shook her head and said in a lecturing tone, "That won't do. Let me get a map." Misty left and returned with a map showing many different cities that I never heard of before. She began explaining which cities have what gyms without giving any clear information about them except for the name of the badge.

I g.r.o.a.n.e.d and said, "If you want to do that much then just come along. It won't make a difference if you are willing to go that far." Violet shouted, "That is a brilliant idea!" Daisy nodded and said, "Yeah, it is a great idea." Daisy nodded in agreement and said, "Yeah Misty! You can finally journey the world and become a better Water Trainer. Isn't that your dream?"

Lily said in agreement, "That is right! Actually! I will pack your stuff!" Violet shouted, "I will prepare her supplies!" Daisy shouted, "I will take a swim!" We all looked at her. She laughed and said, "I am just joking hehe. I will go get her equipment!" They all dispersed before Misty managed to shout, "Hey! Don't go deciding anything before me!"

I nodded in agreement and shouted, "Yeah! I like traveling alone!" Misty glared at me and shouted, "Is that so!? Am I not good enough to travel with you!?" I backed away as Misty grabbed her ladle and pointed it at me. I said, "No! I didn't mean that! I would love traveling with you. I just mean that I am capable of traveling on myself that is all."

She mocked, "Liar, you can barely take care of yourself when traveling alone. I decided! I will travel with you since you did buy me a new bike and since you can't even take care of yourself." I fell silent not knowing how to respond. If I argued then she would most likely slap me with the ladle and with good reason so I won't defend myself. If I did not argue then she would end up traveling with me.

In the end, I raised my hands and said, "Fine! I give up! You can travel with me." Misty grinned and said, "Don't you mean that you want me to travel with you?" I frowned and said, "Don't push your luck! You might have a bike but I got my legs! I can definitely lose you if I try." Misty laughed and said, "You must be joking. Anyway, I will go and stop my sisters before they make a mess."

Before she left I shouted, "Wait up! Where are my pokemon?" Misty smiled and said, "I will tell you once I get my stuff ready so you don't leave me behind." I g.r.o.a.n.e.d and said, "Fine! I will wait here." 2 hours later Misty came back and said, "I am ready! Let us head to the pokemon center to retrieve your pokemon first."

I nodded and said, "Alright. Let us go." Misty ended up joining me on my adventure I guess. I did not really expect it since I thought she would stay back at the gym but her sisters quickly changed that. They must either really love her or hate her. I think it is the former but I can't tell if it was the latter though. Anyway, getting my pokemon we left. Misty mocked me after I failed to out race her when she was using the bike.

She was still merciful enough to not leave me behind and traveled on my pace like last time.

Cliff-Kun: What will happen now that they are travelling together!? What challenges await them and who will the third partner be!? Even the author doesn't know! (Author: Shush you!)