(Author's Rantings)------------------------------------------- Okay, folks. I know the stories have been a little confusing what with Delet's transformation abilities. So here's some- thing to help you out a little. Delet is now in Saiyan form unless you are told otherwise in the script. She likes that form more than her Delet form. Delet: Yeah, I may be cute and cuddly as a pokémon, but I get Teem's attention more as a Saiyan! Hehe... (Beginning of Story)------------------------------------------ Episode Twenty-Three: Affections Revealed (Teem and Delet are trudging through a forest at sunset, try- ing to find Ash's group. Teem looks a little more than ticked off and Delet's following him lovingly with a content smile on her face.) Teem: I can't believe that Jessie and James wouldn't let us stay with them! HOW RUDE! > < Delet: (She rubs his shoulder comfortingly.) Teemy... they're newlyweds. They want to be alone while they're traveling. (The scene cuts to Jessie and James walking on to Fuchsia City with Arbok and Weezing following them. James is looking through his badges --on the inside of his jacket, just like Ash's-- and muttering absent-mindedly. Jessie looks a little bored, however.) James: Only 3 more to go, Jessie! ^_^ Wow! This is easier than we thought it would be! Jessie: That's great, James, but there ARE some things more important than pokémon and badges, you know... (She sounds a bit mischievous.) James: (Grins and puts his arm around her shoulders.) Like what, sweetheart? (Jessie quickly grabs James and kisses him for a long time. Romantic music starts to play and the scene lingers on Jess and Jim for a moment; it then pans behind them where Arbok and Weezing look on disgustedly and make gagging noises. When she lets go, he smiles and hugs her.) You're right. Thanks for reminding me! (He then kisses her and the whole scene starts again, complete with the gagging pokémon. It cuts to Teem and Del again.) Teem: Yeah... I guess you're right; they always HAVE had a weird kind of romanticism... BUT THEY CALLED ME ANNOYING! (Delet shakes her head and giggles.) Narrator: Teem, you are kind of annoying... Teem: For the love of Elvis! I can't help it if I seem annoying! I'm from another planet for the Colonel's sake! Narrator: (Mumbles very quietly.) Welcome to my world... Teem: (Still complaining.) Hmmph! I'll bet Ash and the gang are all having fun without me too! (The scene changes to Ash and "the gang" in a fast-food rest- aurant. Misty, Pikachu, and Meowth are looking through the large menu on the wall --like at McDonald's or something-- arguing over what is the best choice for dinner. Brock is leaning against the counter and smiling at the cashier girl, who is Abra in her Pokémon Diner disguise.) Pikachu: Ki paki pikachu ka chu! {Face it, Misty, hamburgers are best!} Misty: Ew! No way, Pikachu! They're all fatty and greasy! Hot dogs are better! Meowth: Face it, sista'! Hot dogs got fat too! Misty: (Covers her ears.) NO! I won't listen! No! It's not true! Brock: So... (Tries to sound suave.) I don't suppose a gorgeous young woman like yourself would be free tonight, would you? Abra: (Grits her teeth in a fake, semi-painful grin.) Why no... Why? Are you interested? Alex: (Tears up to the counter, also in his Diner disguise.) HEY BUDDY! STAY AWAY FROM MY GIRL! Max: (In disguise as well...) Hey, Joe! Get back to work! Sirius: (No disguise. Hehe, just kidding.) Yeah! We got fries to make here! Jolteon: (Believe it or not, he's got a little disguise on too!) And time is money! Ash: ::curious blink:: Haven't I... seen you guys before? (Cut back to Teem and Delet.) Delet: Come on, Teem. Just enjoy being with me! ^_^ Teem: (Ignores her and scowls.) None of them want me around... It's not fair! Delet: I want you around, Teemy! ^_^ (She hugs him again. Teem sighs and smiles weakly at her.) Look up at the sky! Isn't it pretty? (She points up through a patch in the leaves.) Teem: Yeah, nice sunset. Wish we could see more of it... Delet: Still pretty, isn't it? Teem: (He nods admiringly.) Very pretty! ^_^ (He takes a deep breath and smiles more.) Delet: Is it... (She looks into his eyes.) Prettier than me? Teem: (He starts making weird whimpering noises and looks away.) Well, uh... (He mumbles very quietly.) not really. Delet: (Smiles, but pretends not to hear it. --Teem was kind of stupid enough to forget about her good hearing--) Teem... Teem: (High-pitched squeak.) Yes? ::blinkblink:: (His eyes get large and panicky.) Delet: (Paces around innocently and swishes her tail left and right. Teem watches her tail swaying and blushes shyly.) Why did you kiss me yesterday? Teem: (He snaps his attention off of her tail and starts laughing very nervously.) Wellll... hehehe... It's uh... It just seemed to fit the time, y'know! =^_^;= I mean, what with the dramatic air and all... (Highly exaggerated shrug.) Delet: Teem... (She spins around on her heel and looks into his eyes again.) Do you think I'm pretty as a Saiyan? Teem: Uhhhhhh... (His eyes start darting around like crazy as the frames of his glasses slowly widen.) I... I... (cough.) I guess... Brock sure does! Haha! But that's no surprise! ^_^; Right? Delet: (She grabs his hands and holds them together.) I don't care about what Brock thinks... I want to know if YOU like me... Do you love me, Teem? Teem: (Extremely nervous squeak now.) Uh... um... (gulp.) Yes? Narrator: HOLY PLOT-TWISTS AND PLAGUARISM!!! This is one of the strangest things I've ever witnessed in all my days as a narrator! And I've seen some REALLY gross stuff! Delet: (Snarl.) GET LOST, NARRATOR! I've been waiting a LONG time for this! Teem: Uh... y-yeah! Go check on another character or some- thing! Narrator: No way! I'm keeping my nonexistant butt right here, you two! Teem: (Rolls his eyes.) Whatever... Delet: Eh, let him look, Teemilicious! (She holds him close and kisses him, wrapping her tail around his waist.) Teem: ::blink:: (Whispers in an awed voice.) Great Gramma' eatin' carp on a tie-dyed jet plane... (He grins at Delet and talks in a deep, mock-French accent.) You keess well, mes petit cherie... but let me... geeve you a leetle lesson! (He spins her around & kisses her as the romantic music from the beginning of the show starts playing.) Narrator: GAK! Okay, okay! I'll change scenes! UGH! (The scene changes to Arbok and Weezing looking downward. Both of them are wide-eyed and pale as if they're scared beyond all thought. James and Jessie's voices are heard closeby.) Jessie: Ooh! James Roquét, you rascal! Hehehe! (Kissing sounds.) James: You have no idea, Jessica... (Kissing sounds.) (Jessie and James giggle and Arbok and Weezing look at the screen pathetically, holding up "Help Us!" signs.) Narrator: GAAAAH!!! Why did this story have to take place at sunset? > <; UGH UGH UGH!!! NEXT SCENE! (The scene goes back to Ash and Co.) Meowth: Pizza's fattening too! Misty: (Folds her arms.) What do you know, you stupid cat? Meowth: STUPID? WHY I OUGHTTA--- Ash: (Taps his chin.) I KNOW I've seen you guys before... where was it? > < Max: Maybe it was a relative or something. Sirius: Indeed. Ma--uh--Matt and I have very large families. (Alex and Brock are in a fist fight.) Alex: This is for makin' a pass at my fiancé! (He jumps Brock and knocks him over.) Brock: (Hops back up.) Oh yeah? Well THIS is for working at a BURGER joint! (He jumps Alex and knocks him over.) Abra: (Sighs.) You know... SOME girls would like having guys fighting over them... Narrator: Ahhh... this is more like it! ^_^ See you next time for... Pokémon! Pikachu: (Hops up and winks.) Pikachu! ^_~ Jolteon: (Terrible Southern accent.) Ya'll come back now, y'hea'h? (He looks at Pikachu.) Now, what say we go pick up some poké-babes? Pikachu: (Speaks like Johnny Bravo.) Hey, now, sounds like a plan to me, Jolty-baby! HWUH! (He makes a karate pose and there is a snapping sound from nowhere.) To Be Continued...