I unfortunately don’t own Pokémon, except for the plot.

This is an AAMRN, rated for everybody. Hope you enjoy it. J

Italic means people’s thoughts.

Characters in this chapter:

"When hearts are aglow"

By A Crazy Girl

Chapter 4

Ash had asked Misty to write a love letter to Gary, so she wanted to know what he would want the letter to say.

 

-         So, Ash. What do you want me to write here?

-         Well, you can start with “Dear Gary...”

-         Good begining. Then what?

-         “I’m secretely in love with you, I think you’re great and I wanna meet you... the end.”

-         That’s so horrible!

-         Yeah, I’m just being funny.

-         Maybe, but you have no idea what being romantic means.

-         Are you saying I can’t be romantic?

-         I didn’t say... well yes, yes I did.

-         Then you don’t know me at all!

-         Oh! Yes I do, Ash. I know you too much.

-         ...If you think you know me that much, you should know I don’t know how to be romantic because I had no opportunity!

 

There was silence. He felt he put his feet on it, and Misty knew what he meant with thaose words. SHE didn’t give him any opportunity. She has been lately refusing him when he was trying to be sweet to her. She felt so uncomfortable that she wanted to be alone, but didn’t even need to tell Ash ‘cos he had already left, and she began writing.

Later, she started to bale for leaving Cerulean. When everything was ready, Ash called the Professor to tell him they were leaving next morning:

 

-         Hello?

-         Tracy? It’s me, Ash.

-         Ash, hi! It´s been a long time. How’s it going?

-         Everything is fine. And you?

-         I’m fine too. What about Misty?

-         She’s ok... healthy.

-         What’s that... healthy? What happened with “she’s great, she’s so cool and sweet...” Have you broken up or what?

-         Don’t even say it! – He looks behind to see if Misty was listening, apparently she wasn’t. - We didn’t even hook up!

-         K, but promise me you won’t give up. You guys look so nice together.

-         Yeah, but she’s so impossible... Well, whatever... Listen, I’m calling because I want Professor Oak to know we’re going tomorrow to Pallet. We have already talked to Lily and her sisters.

-         That’s fantastic. Professor is not here now, but I’ll tell him later.

-         Where is he?

-         I really don’t know. He’s been going out more than what is normal, and he doesn’t want to say where he goes.

-         Well, that’s strange.

-         You tell me. I think he has a lover.

-         You’re kidding. Professor has a girlfriend?

-         I’m not sure. But thinking it better, that wouldn’t be a surprise. You know he lost his wife some years ago.

-         Yes, that’s true.

-         Hey, you know Brock is here?

-         Yeah. Misty told me. She said Lily and him are going together.

-         Right... wait a minute... - Ash heard how a Ledyba was asking Tracy for something. - Well, I guess I’m a bit busy Ash. Let’s go on talking tomorrow.

-         Sure, see you then, Tracy.

-         Good bye.

 

Ash rang off the phone. Now it was his turn to make the dinner, so he went to the kitchen and saw how Misty was feeding the pokémon. Then she showed Ash theletter and he thought both Misty and Gary´s letter were great. Of course he only said his opinion about the letter. Later, she started to look for someone who could look after the gym. She phoned one by one their neighbours while she was tickling her Politoed sat on her legs. And just before Ash called her to eat, she found the right person.

 

It was 21st when our friends left Cerulean City and went to Pallet. Ash was very happy waiting to see his old house again, and of course, his mum. During the travel, he remembered once Misty said that meeting your old friends who you weren’t with for a long time, is as if you have never been separated; and that´s how he felt. The first thing they did after arriving was going to visit Ash’s mum. Misty noticed he was very happy, so she got happy too. Finally, when they were standing in front of the door, someone started to open it slowly. It was Lily.

 

-         Hi, Lil! - Said Misty.

-         Guys! What’s up?

-         We’re fine- said Ash. But what are you doing here?

Suddenly, an other voice introduced the conversation:

-         Ash! My old friend, how are you?

-         Brock, hi! You look really great.

-         Thanx, so do you...- He looked at Misty and said-... and you too. What were you both doing all this time?

-         Well, if I start I would never finish...- she said laughing.

-         But don’t stay out there, come on in! - Said Brock.

-         Sure, this is still my home, isn’t it? - Asked Ash.

-         It sure is. But I think we’re gonna share it during Christmas.

 

They all smiled and went in. Then they were speaking about the things they did and how Lily met Brock without telling the others. They said that they became very close friends. Half an hour later they heard a pair of keys from the other side of the door. Ash decided to go to open it because he had thought he knew who it was. Immediately, when he recognized the person, he opened big his mouth and started to shout:

 

-         Mum! - He welcomes her with a big hug.

-         Oh, my God! Ash! - Delia shouted.

-         What’s up?! How are you?!

-         My son, I missed you so much.

-         Me too.

They made a moment of silence and smiled at each other.

-         And tell me...- His mum said- how is your work going?

-         It’s perfectly, mum.

She looked around and saw the two sisters. She went to greet them:

-         Hi, Misty. How are you?

-         Oh, I couldn’t be better, thanx. And how is your Mr. Mime?

-         Well, see it by your own...- she turned to the kitchen- Hey, Mimy, can you come for a second?

A familiar voice let them know it was nearing the living room. They all saw Mr. Mime and he was looking very good as always, but a bit busy with the lunch, so it left again.

-         And what were you both doing all that time? Did you learn new things, honey?- She asked Ash.

-         We had hundreds of battles. It’s so great... you should have been there.

Then, she turned to the other girl.

-         I guess you´re Lily, aren’t you?

-         Yes, I am. Pleased to meet you, Mrs. Ketchum.

-         Thank you, the same for you... Are you staying here too?

-         No, I’m going to a friend’s.

-         Ok. And you Misty?

-         I guess I’m staying here. - She said.

-         Good, I’d love to have you all here... Brock, now you’ll have some more company.

-         Yes, that will be great. - He said- But it’s a pity that Lily can’t stay with us.

-         Never mind, Brock. I’ll come to see you continuously. - Said Lily.

Ten minutes later, they had lunch speaking about lots of things.  And right after that, they heard somebody knocking on the door. It was Satsuki, Lily’s friend. But she didn’t come alone, she brought her youngest sister with her. When Brock opened it, Misty immediately recognized the girl’s companion.

 

-         Sakura! - She said.

-         Misty, hi! What are you doing here?

-         Well, this is Ash’s home.

-         It’s true, I remember now. Tracy told me.

-         Tracy?! Have you been becoming closer to him lately?

They both started to laugh. Lily and Satsuki greeted each other and looked surprised at each other’s sisters:

 

-         Hey, don’t tell me you know each other. - Said Lily.

-         Actually, they do. - Interrupted Ash. - Brock and I know her too since we were on the Johto journeys.

-         Oh, I see. - She said.

-         Lily, I came for you. - Told Satsuki. - Are you coming?

-         ... Yes, wait while I go to look for my things.

-         Sure. - Said her friend. - Sakura, do you want Misty to come with us?

-         Yes, that would be great! Do you want to, Misty? - Asked Sakura.

-         Maybe tomorrow. I want to unpack all my things. 

-         But what I mean is to stay at my house until you leave Pallet.

-         ... I don’t know. Are you sure?

-         Yeah, we´ll have a lot of fan. And then we’ll all go to the party at Professor’s.

-         Why don’t you go, Mist? We can all meet tomorrow and go out.- Said Ash.

-         It’s Ok. Let me go for my bag. - She said. - Brock, Mrs. Ketchum, I’m sorry I couldn’t stay much time with you.

-         Never mind. - Brock said.

-         But come to see us. You’ll be near here, won’t you? - Reminded Delia.

-         Right. I’ll come for sure.

 

When the girls left, Ash and Brock stayed alone, so they decided to go for a walk. They went along the open country and sat down on the grass under a pair of trees. Brock bowed his head and smiled as wanting to speak about something specific:

-         You know, Ash. I think I want her...

-         Who are you talking about?

-         Lily.

-         That’s not a surprise! You like every girl you see.

-         No, I’m talking serious. I likethe other girls because they look beautiful, but this is different. Now I can only think about her.

-         So you mean... you’re in love with her.

-         Yes, that’s right. Maybe you don’t understand me, but I really feel as if I were in heaven when I’m with her.

-         Brock, I know exactly how you feel... or I think so.

-         How’s that? Don’t tell me you like someone too.

-         ... Actually I do.

-         Really? Do I know her?

Ash didn’t replay. He just looked at Brock with some blush on his cheeks and a sweet smile. Brock made a sight as understanding what his friend was trying to say. Then he thought to himself that it was obvious that it was going to happen someday. As Ash didn’t want to talk, Brock continued the conversation:

 

-         Misty! - He said- Isn’t she?

-         Yes, it’s she. - Ash affirmed.

-         I knew it. Well, tell me about it.

-         I don’t know what to say, Brock. I just realized of my feelings some months ago. And I had to live all this time hiding them from her.

-         But man, that’s a very long time...

-         Maybe, but it’s so perfect just when I see her. And on the other hand, she’s very funny, and kind, and sweet and...

-         Ok, it’s enough. It seems like you really want her.

-         Yeah. I’m not sure if she knows it or not, but our relationship isn’t of simple friends anymore. That’s a fact.

-          How’s that?!

 

Ash told his friend the infinite times that he played with her tickling each other and couldn’t stop laughing. The times when they went walking down the street holding hands, and some other things. But he didn’t want to tell him the discussions they’ve been recently having because he thought that he was going to put an end to them soon. Brock finally understood that Ash was not the only one who was in love. He knew that to let him do that kind of things, Misty should like him too. Anyway, he didn’t want to tell Ash so, because he thought that his friend should discover it by his own. In the way back, Brock talked about his family, and mentioned that they were camping near Pallet, so then they could go to the Professor’s party too.

After they arrived home, Delia called Ash to talk about something important. Her eyes were shining, but at the same time she was looking a bit worried, maybe because she didn’t know how her son was going to react. Brock had to wait for them downstairs, while Ash and his mum went to the bedroom. What she had to tell him would change completely their way of living.

 

To be continued...

 

Thanks God I’m finally back!! I know it’s been a long while, but my PC blacked out and  my family and I are still looking for a good new one. About the story, I don’t know when I’ll update next chapter but I promise I will. I don’t like stories without an end. I think nor do you. If you wanna contact me, tell me your opinion, or anything, just e-mail me at crazy_girl_88@terra.com. Oh, and thanks a lot for all the reviews. See you. With love...

A Crazy Girl Y