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MIND OVER MATTER Part 2

By Arthur

Viridian City…

“Here we are.” Said Misty, looking at the many buildings. Ash appeared to be looking for something on the map. “What is it?”

asked Brock. Suddenly, Ash took off in a breakneck run. “Hey, wait for us!” called Christine after him. The trio followed Ash

until he stopped at the ruins of the Gym. Suddenly, he began to dig. “What are you doing?” inquired Misty. Instead of

answering, Ash just dug faster. Misty backed off. What did I do wrong? She asked herself. Then, Ash lifted a heavy metal

safe out of the wreckage. He set it down, exhausted. It was a stainless steel safe with a door that had no lock. It also had two

mysterious symbols on the side. Brock picked it up and tried to pry open the door. The door didn't budge. When Ash turned

and saw Brock holding the safe, he ran over to him. “Wait! Don't!” shouted Ash, taking away the safe. “Sorry.” Apologized

Brock, a little frustrated. Then, Ash held the safe in front of him. Then, he stared at it as if to burn a hole in it. There he sat for

about twenty minutes. “C'mon Ash, we can look at it later.” Complained Misty, trying to pull Ash with her. Suddenly, with a

loud scratching sound of metal on metal, the door opened. Inside was a small purple orb with a picture of an eyeball on it.

“How did you do that?” asked Christine. Ash picked up the stone and the symbol began to glow. “What the…” exclaimed

Brock. Then, the glow engulfed Ash. When the glow subsided, the hand that Ash was holding the orb in had the eye symbol

imprinted on the palm of his hand. Ash opened his eyes and glared at his friends. “Now we must go to Lavender Town.”

Boomed Ash. “Can you tell us why?” asked Misty. “No.” he said flatly. Then, the sky grew dark. When the group looked up

from Ash, they saw Sabrina, at least a projection of Sabrina. “You are doing well Ash.” She said. “Please, finish the task.”

Then she reached out and brushed his cheek lightly. Without a word, she disappeared and the place grew light again. Misty

was fuming. I knew it. She's trying to put the moves on Ash. She thought.

The Path Of The Warrior…

The group was heading down the path to Lavender Town. Misty was constantly trying to get Ash's attention, but he only

seemed interested in getting to Lavender Town. Night fell on the group and they decided to set up camp. After a meal of Tofu,

Brock and Christine kissed goodnight and went into their respective tents. Ash was staring at the fire. Misty walked over and

sat down next to him. “What's the matter?” she asked softly. “Events have been set into motion. I am no longer in control.” He

said. “Is it that Sabrina?” Misty questioned, a hint of anger in her voice. “I'll show her.” “No, it's not her.” Ash soothed. “I

have been entrusted with a terrible duty. If I fail, all is lost.” “Ash, just tell me what it is.” Misty demanded. “I can't say.” He

replied. He was starting to sound distant. “It's just that…that…” he stammered. Then he looked away. Misty felt a burst of

sadness. She gently put her hand on his chin and slowly turned his head to face hers. She saw that he had been crying. “I saw

my past.” He whispered through his tears. “I've made a mess of things. I never did anything right. My past is haunting me.

Every time I try to fall asleep, the shadows of the past loom over me like a ghost.” He was about to turn away again when Misty

pulled him closer. First a light touch, then they kissed. Misty could feel him start to relax a little bit more. When the broke, they

looked into each other's eyes. “If it makes you feel better, I'll keep you company until you fall asleep.” Misty said, trying to

comfort him. He just nodded. He held her close and they hugged for a long time. When Misty shook him, he didn't move. She

looked at his face; he was asleep. She covered him with his blanket and laid him down. “Sweet dreams.” She whispered before

going to her sleeping bag.

What are these visions that are troubling Ash? Why is he headed for Lavender Town? How is Sabrina involved in this?

All this and more in the next installment.