Authors Note: This fic takes place in the manga of the pokemon world. I think the manga is waaay betta than the anime show. Ash just looks so much cuter when drawn with just pen and ink! ^_^

Okay peoples, this isn't really a fic. Its a short story about Ash when he gets the flu. Its a cutey little Ash & Misty ficcy . *smiles*

One more thing, this is my first pokemon fic, so there's bound to be specific errors wherever you go. One more thing, you could find that some of my characters are a bit OOC, but its for the story you know. One more thing.. Syke! you were expecting this were you??? ^_^

Ps: If you watch kids WB, then you'd know where I got this from ..

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It was a nice warm day in viridian forest. Young Rattata came out from hiding in the bushes to play with each other in the fields. Wild Pidgey and Sparrow could be seen fluttering from their trees and heading to the bright blue sky high above. Ash, Misty, Pikachu, and Brock were heading towards Ash's hometown to celebrate his winning streak at the Orange Island pokemon league. Pikachu kept stopping to look over her shoulder. It got the feeling that its pokemon trainer wasn't doing so well. " What's wrong Pikachu? " Ash asked while sniffling. " Pika-Pi? " Pikachu stopped walking and slowed down a bit so that Ash could catch up. It took Ash a little longer to catch up to Pikachu than it normally would. Thats when Pikachu started to get worried. It wasn't like Ash to lag behind everyone else unless there was something wrong with him.

" Pika-Pi?" Pikachu asked again. Its ears and tail began twitching with worry. " Pikachu, we're lagging behind the others.." Ash said. Pikachu noticed how scratchy Ash's voice became. Then Pikachu noticed how pink Ash's face was. It usually wasn't that pink. Then Ash's face went from a pink to a darker shade of red. Suddenly, Ash's eyes rolled into the back of his head and he fell backwards, tumbling onto the ground. " Pika-Piiii !!" Pikachu cried, running to Ash's side.

" Chuu," Pikachu stood next to him, lowering its ears and tail. Something was wrong with Ash, but she didn't know what it was. " Chuu..?? " Pikachu placed a paw on its chin. ' What the heck is wrong with Ash? ' it thought then added ' I hope there's nothing seriously wrong with him ' thought Pikachu. Pikachu realized that Ash was missing his favorite hat. ' Can't go anywhere until I find his hat' Pikachu thought. It turned around and there was Ash's cap. Pikachu placed the cap on her head.

" Pika-chu Pika Pikapi (( I hope Ash dosn't mind if I barrow his hat)) " Said Pikachu. When Pikachu went to give Ash a little hug, that's when it realized that something really was seriously wrong with him. He felt real warm. " Chuu Chuu pika?? (( Are humans suppose to feel this warm?)) " Pikachu asked itself. " Dour (( No))" came a voice from behind. Startled, Pikachu turned around to face a Houndour. Pikachu wasn't sure if she should take Ash and run, or stay there and protect him from the wild pokemon that stood before her.

" Pi Chuu!! Pikapi! (( Your not gonna hurt Ash!)) " Shouted the frightened pokemon. Pikachu got on all fours. Sparks came flying from its cheeks. " Doour (( don't be afraid))" Said Houndour. Pikachu's cheeks continued to spark electricity. " Pi Pi Pikapi? (( How shall I know that your not going to hurt Ash?)) " Pikachu asked. The Houndour didn't back away. It continued to approach Pikachu until it was about an inch away from Ash's head. Pikachu took its tail and whacked Houndour's paw. Houndour took its paw away and cringed at the sudden pain.

Houndour suddenly realized that Pikachu wouldn't let it get anywhere near its beloved pokemon trainer. Houndour didn't let that stop him from wanting to help the two beings in distress. Suddenly, Ash began weezing and coughing. ((AN: sounds like the poison pokemon 'coughing' and 'weezing' dosn't it? ^_^)). Houndour snorted. " Dour Doour((Bring him back to my place.." Said Houndour, turning around to leave.

Pikachu was reluctant at first, but then it finally sighed and decided to let the wild pokemon help it and its very weakend pokemon trainer. It couldn't just leave Ash in the open field, where other wild and dangerous pokemon could seriously hurt him, or maybe even kill him. Houndour leaned forward and lowered its head and offered a ride so that Pikachu wouldn't have to drag Ash over to wherever they were going. Once the Houndour, Ash, and Pikachu were settled, Houndour walked off to its long and tiring journey to the place where it called home.

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Okay, so I lied!! It isn't a short fic! I didn't think it'd turn out the way it did. *::grins big::* I plan to at least have four chappies up. ^^

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