Pokemon Brock's Journey To Parenthood Chapter 6:

Chapter 6:
Saffron City:

“Phew... Thank goodness we finally made it.” Brock panted sitting on a nearby bench. “I thought we'd never get here. I was tempted to call us a taxi.”

Misty and Ash looked at each other. This was the seventeenth time they had stopped since they had left Cerulean City. They would've made it sooner if it weren't for Brock needing to rest every other mile.

“Well I'm tired why don't we go find the hotel and check in?” Brock suggested coming over to them.

“Actually Misty and I are gonna go find the sign in sheet for the beauty pageant, here's some money. Make sure it's a two bedroom suite and tell the manager that Misty is in the pageant and that may get us a special discount.” Ash said handing him a couple twenty dollar bills.

Brock frowned slightly. He knew they had to be getting sick of his complaining and he felt hurt. “Alright I'll see you in a little while. I'll put the room under the name Ketchum.” He said and then turned and headed towards the city.

“Do you think we hurt his feelings?” Misty asked as they headed towards the city as well trailing behind Brock slowly.

“No... Why?” Ash asked.

“He seemed pretty upset that we didn't wanna go with him.” Misty pointed out.

“I'm not trying to be ignorant and all and yes I understand he's pregnant and moving a little slower, but did we seriously have to stop every other mile? I mean c'mon Misty at the rate we were traveling we could've missed the pageant by now.” Ash said with an exasperated sigh.

Misty shook her head and then gasped looking straight ahead.

Ash followed her gaze and gulped.

Brock had heard every word and was standing in front of them his body shaking with sobs. “So... That's how you really feel huh Ash?!” He snapped. “I'm slowing you down am I? Well you know what?... Take your money back and get your own hotel room. I'll sleep at the Pokemon Center.” He sobbed throwing the cash at Ash then turning and quickly walking away.

“Brock wait!” Misty called out hurrying after him. She grabbed his arm and he turned to face her. “Brock please... I'm sure Ash didn't mean what he said... Plus you know he never thinks before he speaks. Please hear him out.” She said looking back at Ash as he scooped up the money.

“Why should I listen to him Misty? He hurt my feelings. He claims he understands but he would never know what it's like to be pregnant until he goes through it himself. And that Misty is the truth.” Brock snarled folding his arms.

Misty sighed. She pulled Brock to her and hugged him close letting him cry. “Shh there there get it all out.” She assured him.

“I just can't... T... Take much more... Of... Th... This... It seems like I'm the one that's in the way and I hate it!” He sobbed.

“Brock we never said that nor did we imply that... You're our friend and we wanted to have you come on this trip with us.” Misty assured him.

“R... Really?” He sniffled.

Misty nodded. “Of course.”

Brock smiled and hugged her again. “Thanks Misty.” He then looked over at Ash. “Hey?... We cool?”

Ash smiled and nodded. “Of course buddy, no sweat.”

Once Misty had signed up for the Beauty Pageant she, Brock, and Ash checked into the Saffron City Hotel and took some time to relax.

Then while Misty and Ash took a walk through the city Brock decided to stay at the hotel and watch some TV.

After finding nothing on he walked out onto the balcony. He stared down at the hustle and bustle of the city and sighed placing his hand on his belly. “Guess it's just us for now little one... I wonder what you are cause I really would like to give you a name instead of calling you little one and all of the other goofy names all of the time.” He said watching as a herd of Pidgeys flew overhead.

Suddenly he spotted Pie coming down towards him. He extended his arm out and Pie landed on it with a loud shriek. “PIDGEOT!!!”

“Hey buddy.” Brock smiled as it fetched the letter from the satchel and handed it to him. “Thanks Pie.” He said lowering him to the floor and showing him the Pokemon food dish where his Geodude and Vulpix laid sleeping.

“PIDGEOT!” Pie shrieked and then walked over to the bowl.

Meanwhile Brock sat down and opened the letter to read it.

Dear Brock...

I am so sorry I made you upset in my last letter. You're right. You are a grown man and are capable of making your own choices. I guess I am still getting used to this whole wife job. On top of that I'm getting used to being a new Mommy. I even talked to my own Mom about being a good Mommy. (Don't worry she doesn't know you're pregnant... I will only tell her if you want me too.) She said that Motherhood isn't something you take a course for... It just happens naturally. The same works for Fatherhood, your instincts will kick in when the time is right. Anyway how is our little one? I hope it's doing well, I cannot wait until it's born and we find out whether it's a boy or girl. I know we can find out before that but I'd rather wait. Though if you wanna find out you can. Just don't tell me. I have a name for our baby if it's a girl. I was thinking the name Lucille. Let me know what you think of it and send me what you have for the boy's name. Again Brock I love you and I hate that we fought in our last letter. Please I hope you can forgive me.

All of my love...
Rosa.

Brock smiled and stuck the letter in his bag then grabbed a piece of paper and began to write back to her.

My Dearest Rosa.

I forgive you for the fight we had. I know this isn't easy and I shouldn't have snapped at you that way and I'm sorry. The baby is doing fine, growing right on schedule actually. I have to go to the Saffron Hospital in two months for a check-up I will have Professor Oak come here so he can examine me. The less people know about this the better. I miss you so much. I love the name Lucille for if the baby is a girl. And for a boy I was thinking of the name Zacharias. I hope you like it. I've fed Pie and will be returning him back to you as soon as I finish this letter. Enclosed is a recent picture of me with my growing belly. I don't really look like I've put on much weight but I figured you'd wanna have a recent picture to add to our photo album. (Though to be on the safe side when I do start showing any pictures I send from there on out I want you to stash in a secret spot. Oh Rosa I love you so much and I hope we don't fight like that anymore. By the way how is things going at home? Say hi to your Mom and Dad for me and yes you can tell them about me I'm sure they'll understand.

Talk to you soon my love.
Brock.

He then folded the letter, stuck it in an envelope and put in Pie's satchel then sent it on it's way. “Bye Pie.” He waved.  

“PIDGEOT!!!!” It cried as it disappeared into the clouds.

Brock then walked back inside and headed over to the video phone. He picked up the phone, dialed a number, and then waited.

Soon Flint's face appeared on the screen. “Hello son.” He said with a smile.

“Hey Dad... I have something important to tell you.” Brock said.

“And what would that be?” Flint wondered as one of Brock's younger siblings ran past followed by another.

“Well allow me to answer that with a question... How would you feel about a grandchild?” Brock asked.

Flint's eyes widened as the impact of it set in. “Son what're you saying?”

“I'm saying you're gonna be a grandfather... Me and Rosa are gonna have a baby.” Brock said swallowing another wave of nausea down.

“A baby? Wow... Brock that's wonderful news... How do you feel?” Flint asked with a smile.

“Don't miss a beat do you Dad? How'd you know it was me?” Brock asked with a smirk.

“It's written all over son... I assume you want some answers eh?” Flint asked.

Brock shook his head. “No... It doesn't matter anymore. The point is is that I'm having a baby and I'm... Excited for the most part. I mean sure I am scared. But I'll be alright... I'm a strong man just like you raised me to be.” He said with a smile.

Flint smiled back. “I'm very proud of you... And I'm sure your Mother would be too if she were still here.”

“I miss her.” Brock sniffled wiping a tear from his eye.

“She's in your heart Brock... Never forget that.” Flint ordered.

“I know... I'm uh traveling at the moment but as soon as I leave here I'll be heading back to Cinnabar Island and then maybe I'll swing by to see you and the clan.” Brock smirked as his one brother Forrest appeared next to Flint. “Hey there Forrest.”

“Hey Brock... When you coming home? We miss seeing you.” He said with a frown.

“I'll be coming to see you soon.” Brock assured him. “Hey how would you feel about being an Uncle?”

Forrest's face perked up. “What're you saying? Are you and Rosa gonna have a baby?!” He piped as Flint got up and soon the rest of his siblings filled the screen.

“Who's having a baby?” Timmy; Brock's other brother, wondered.

“I am.” Brock announced showing them the ultrasound photo.

Cheers and applause rang out. “When's the baby due?” Cindy asked.

“Eight months.” Brock answered.

“Wait!... You're having it? As in you're carrying the baby and not Rosa?” Susie wondered.

“That would be correct Susie.” Brock answered with a grin as all of their eyes widened.

Cindy and Susie smile wide. “We've got stuff to do, see you later Brock love you.” And in the blink of an eye they were gone.

Forrest shook his head slowly as Timmy, Tommy and the others followed them. “I hear baby shower plans in the works Brock... You're in for it now.” He muttered in fake sadness.

“Should've seen it coming, you know how our sisters are.” Brock said with a smirk.

Forrest nodded. “I gotta go Brock, gotta make sure they don't destroy the art supplies. Later.” Forrest said and then the screen went blank.

Brock hung up the phone and was just sitting back on the couch when the door opened and in came Ash covered with shopping bags while Misty held three. “Goodness! Did you buy out the whole city?!” Brock gasped as he got up to help Ash before he fell over.

“No.” Misty scoffed defensively. “I just got what outfits would best define me in the pageant.”

“I get that but the point is Misty is that you're beautiful no matter what you wear.” Brock assured her.

“Aww thanks Brock. You're such a sweetie.” She sniffled and kissed his cheek.

Ash sighed. He wanted to say that she was beautiful too but didn't wanna reveal his feelings for her... Yet. “I'm gonna go take Pikachu for a walk.” He said and then walked out the door with it trailing behind him.

Misty sighed and went over to start unloading her outfits.

Brock walked over to her and put his hands on her shoulders. “Misty? You know if something's on your mind... You can always talk to me anytime you need to. I'm here if you need to vent.” He assured her.

“Really Brock I'm fine.” She lied.

“You sure?” Brock pried.

“Yeah.” She lied again.

“Okay... So uh... What did you end up buying?” He asked quickly changing the subject.

“Oh that reminds me. Here!” She said placing six bags at his feet. “These are your's. I got you some big and tall clothes.” Misty said with a smile.

Brock gasped, grabbed the bags and went over to the couch to look at them. He found three t-shirts one black, one gray, and one maroon red. He then found three pairs of pants, a black pair of sweatpants, blue stretchy jeans, and brown khaki pants, a package of socks, two new sets of pajamas, a robe, slippers and brand new sneakers with memory foam insoles. “Wow... Misty? I... Thank you.” He sniffled his eyes welling with tears.

“Oh Brock don't cry.” Misty said grabbing a tissue from Togepi and wiping his tears off his cheeks. “I did it cause I figured you'd need them eventually.” She assured him.

“But you don't have to be so nice to me.” He sobbed.

“Yes I do... You're my friend and I care about you.” Misty assured him as she hugged him.

“I care about you too... You're a good friend.” He sniffled then hiccuped.

Misty giggled and then got up to throw the tissue away.

Meanwhile Togepi jumped into Brock's lap and looked at him with it's beautiful baby face.

“Hey Togepi... How you doing hmm?” Brock asked as he pulled out a packet of Pokemon treats and handed it one.

“Pi... Pi!” It chirped.

Brock chuckled, kissed it's cheek, and then set it gently on the ground so he could go use the bathroom. As he washed his hands he made a vow to crack the tension between Ash and Misty no matter what the cost.