14 Works by darcys
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and all at once, you are the one by darcys
Fandoms: Pocket Monsters | Pokemon (Anime 1997-2023)
04 Apr 2026
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“C’mon, Gary. No one will believe we’re dating.”
“You’re wrong, Ash. At least two tabloids claim we’re already engaged.”
Gary needs a date. Ash agrees to help.
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- Part 5 of Palletshipping Week 2026
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the only place that i call home by darcys
Fandoms: Pocket Monsters | Pokemon (Anime 1997-2023)
03 Apr 2026
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“Don’t cry or scream,” Ash pleas, then shoots a look at Gary. “Or laugh.”
Gary's thoughts jump from Ash did something dangerous to Ash did something stupid to Ash did something dangerous and stupid. He tries to brace himself for Ash's announcement, but there’s nothing in the world that could’ve prepared Gary for Ash to reveal a baby in the basket.
Delia is the first to recover. She leans forward to coo, “What a cute baby. Why do you have this cutie with you, Ash?”
“She’s mine,” Ash says.
Delia goes still. Gary thinks she stops breathing. He isn't breathing either.
Ash has a soft spot for abandoned Pokemon. Gary should've expected that Ash would have a soft spot for orphans too.
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- Part 4 of Palletshipping Week 2026
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an arrow through my heart by darcys
Fandoms: Pocket Monsters | Pokemon (Anime 1997-2023)
01 Apr 2026
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Gary half thinks about Ash, half thinks about Applin — he hasn't been able to separate those two thoughts ever since Ash gave him another Applin. He can't ignore that Galar tradition any longer so he examines his relationship with Ash this way and that way, and, one day, he arrives to the only logical conclusion:
It wouldn’t be so surprising if Ash is in love him.
Three times Ash gifts an Applin to Gary and one time he doesn't.
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- Part 3 of Palletshipping Week 2026
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in the palm of your freezing hand by darcys
Fandoms: Pocket Monsters | Pokemon (Anime 1997-2023)
30 Mar 2026
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If Ash must choose between freezing or cuddling with Gary Oak, he'll take his chances with the cold.
A blizzard traps Ash and Gary together.
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- Part 2 of Palletshipping Week 2026
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your back beneath the sun by darcys
Fandoms: Pocket Monsters | Pokemon (Anime 1997-2023)
29 Mar 2026
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Ash is sure his ten-year-old self would be horrified to learn Gary is his best friend. Back then, Ash couldn't stand Gary's sense of superiority. He always tried to find some imperfection in Gary's perfection. But now, there's something comforting about his presence, from the dark green shade of his eyes to the proud tilt of his chin and the curve of his lips. Ash realizes he's staring too much when Gary smirks at him.
"Like what you see?" Gary asks.
"No!" Ash spits out, quick and high-pitched.
Ash sees Gary in a new way.
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- Part 1 of Palletshipping Week 2026
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all you ever wanted (was right there in front of you) by darcys
Fandoms: Pocket Monsters | Pokemon (Anime 1997-2023)
25 Dec 2025
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"I can't believe you got caught under a mistletoe! You're supposed to be smarter than that, Gary!"
Gary bristles at Ash's insult. "It happened once. You got caught a bunch of times."
"Nuh-uh. No one's kissed me."
Ash looks far too proud of himself right now, as if it takes talent to dodge mistletoes. Gary scoffs.
"Yeah, that's because I stopped everyone from kissing you."
There are too many mistletoes in Pallet Town.
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Ash has a lot of stupid ideas, but this is definitely the stupidest idea that he's ever had.
"Gary is my husband," Ash lies.
This might also be one of his most brilliant ideas as long as Gary doesn't freak out.
Five times Ash and Gary pretend to be in a relationship and one time they're actually together.
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- Part 4 of Palletshipping Week 2025
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I Know For You, It's Always Me by darcys
Fandoms: Pocket Monsters | Pokemon (Anime 1997-2023)
03 Apr 2025
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"How am I supposed to get rid of those reporters?" Gary asks.
"Just be yourself. That'll scare them away," Ash answers, cheerfully.
Gary rubs his forehead. He reminds himself that Ash is his friend, he likes Ash. So Gary can't toss him out of the lab because it would send him right into a crowd of reporters. Gary isn't that mean.
"Alright. If they ask, 'Do you know Ash Ketchum?' I'll say, 'Never heard of him.'"
Gary realizes he cares about Ash more than he thought.
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- Part 3 of Palletshipping Week 2025
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You Know For Me, It's Always You by darcys
Fandoms: Pocket Monsters | Pokemon (Anime 1997-2023)
02 Apr 2025
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"Everyone is staring at me," Ash mumbles.
"No, Ashy-boy. They're staring at me. I'm the best dressed person here," Gary says, insufferably arrogant as always. "Now let's go say hello to everyone."
Gary presses his hand to Ash's back. As they walk into the ballroom, Ash hears people whisper his name. He suddenly feels like he's stepping into a nightmare rather than a party.
The World Coronation Gala marks the start of the tournament season. As the new monarch, Ash must attend. He takes Gary as his date.
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- Part 2 of Palletshipping Week 2025
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There's An Ache In You (Put There By The Ache In Me) by darcys
Fandoms: Pocket Monsters | Pokemon (Anime 1997-2023)
29 Mar 2025
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"Gary is avoiding me!" Ash whined. "Today he pretended he didn't know me! He hasn't done that since we were ten!"
"What happened between you two?"
Ash snapped his mouth shut. His face flushed red when he remembered their last encounter. Honestly, Ash didn't understand everything about romance but he knew you weren't supposed to say, 'I love you,' then run away.
Which was what Gary had done.
Gary accidentally confesses to Ash. They're both bad at feelings.
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- Part 1 of Palletshipping Week 2025
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Today he had survived a brutal Spearow attack, an attempted Team Rocket robbery and a Pokemon Center explosion. Ash thought his bad luck was finally over but then he noticed the name written on his wrist.
Soulmate AU: Your soulmate's name is written on your skin.
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- Part 2 of Palletshipping Week 2024
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"I wanted to come home earlier but the storm slowed me down." Gary tugs at Ash's blanket. "C'mon, move over."
Ash pouts, "The other side of the bed is cold."
Gary snatches away the blanket. He doesn't even look sorry.
Ash receives an unexpected visitor at night.
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- Part 1 of Palletshipping Week 2024
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It was sometimes difficult to contact Ash. He loved to aimlessly travel the world and he often forgot to check his phone. Gary was used to Ash's wanderings but he was concerned today. It was their anniversary and Ash was missing.
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- Part 2 of Palletshipping Week 2023
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Ash is hurt and Gary finds him. They remember their childhood days in Pallet Town.
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- Part 1 of Palletshipping Week 2023