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Note: - A little short Ash and Misty story. What else do I write? lol! ~
Anyhow, just taking a break from ‘You’re only a Heartbeat away’ series!
~ This was an idea given to me in a recent conversation with another author
~Mini Me~ All credit goes to her! ~ Angie*
~My Rainy Day Man~
by
A*MON
Ash (15) Misty (16)
***
Misty’s POV
I always wondered in the back of my mind, what it would be like to truly be in
Love. Not the kind of puppy crushes kind of love, but real full of emotion and
desire kind of love. Then it happened. Not that I realised it at first, but I
started to notice, as we grew older. From the moment, I first saw him; I knew
he would be in my life forever…
This is how it all began and how he changed my life…by being my friend…
A big argument between my sisters and myself made me run away from my home. I
couldn’t handle their constant bullying. They had pushed me over the edge.
Daisy had begun the argument. She had been giving me, the ‘Like Misty, you
will never be as like beautiful or talented like us’ lectures. They were
always putting me down.
”You’re an ugly little Runt… You’ll never amount to anything… You’re a joke of
a trainer!”
I didn’t normally take what they said to heart, but this time it was different.
I had had enough…
”Shut up Daisy! I’ll show all of you that I’m a great Water Pokemon trainer,
and I’m not coming back until I am a Water Master!”
They had thought this little statement was amusing…
I found myself running as fast as I could from my home and entire life. I
wanted to show my stuck up sisters what I was made of.
’I’ll show them…I, Misty Waterflower will become the greatest Water Master
ever and fall in love with a really great guy…I’ll be the luckiest girl
alive…humph…you’ll see, I am a Sensational Sister’
***
You could say it was destiny that brought us together like this. I say it was
just dumb luck.
I was camping near the river at edge of ‘Viridian Forest’ for a few days. It
was a good place to find water types, when this one particular day I caught
more than a Pokemon. I found a missing piece of my life. A link? Nope just a
scrawny little boy, who is as stubborn and just as competitive as me.
”I can’t believe my luck! It’s just a kid… Oh and a Pokemon!”
He was completely drenched. I remember it perfectly. When he looked up at me
with those beautiful brown eyes and dripping, wet black hair and a soaking wet
Pikachu in his arms. All I remember thinking was… ‘Idiot, that poor Pokemon.
Wow, he’s kind of cute…’ That had scared me so much. I have never been
interested in boys like my sisters, so I didn’t really understand where that
thought had come from. It could have been because of the argument I had only a
few days ago.
But, from the moment, I first saw him I wanted to hold him in my arms. It was a
strange, almost sudden compulsion I had no control of. I had never felt
anything quite like this before. All I wanted was a friend. Oh and to pay me
back for my totalled bike!
Being young and care free, I didn’t understand what these feelings meant. I was
11 years old, what did I know of Love.
Our friendship at first was a little unbalanced. You could say we had a very
love-hate kind of thing going on.
One minute we would argue and the next moment, worry about each other. There
was even times along our journey when we actually got on. Good times and bad
times, we had them all.
Years went by and we never left each other’s side…we always stayed together
through thick and thin. Ash was my best friend and vice versa.
Until one horrible and miserable day changed our friendship forever…you could
say brought us a step closer…
We had been travelling for a few days in some strange forest in the middle of
nowhere. Ash as per usual got us lost. That was no surprise, until the weather
decided to turn from beautiful and sunny to dark and miserable.
***
Normal POV
~FLASH~
~CRASH~
The thunder crashed from the heavens and the skies opened up.
~SPLASH~
~SPLASH~
The only sound that could be heard amongst the crackles from the skies was two
humans running as fast as they could for the nearest shelter or Pokemon centre.
”Come on!” The dark headed boy shouted.
”Wait up” Came the response from the drenched red head.
”Hurry Misty! We’re gonna miss curfew”
”Ash, please slow down” Misty replied as she shielded her face from the rains
touch.
Desperately trying to catch up with her dark headed companion, she ran as fast
as she could. Clutching onto her egg shaped Pokemon to keep it warm and dry as
much as she could. She called to him again. “Ash, wait up! I can’t see you”
Losing site of him only brought panic and anxiety to the young teen. “Ash!” she
yelled again.
”Misty” a faint voice yelled over the sound of the thunder.
”Ash!”
Suddenly feeling something grab her she gasped. “Mist.” Whispered Ash.
”Ash, don’t do that” She breathed.
”Sorry Mist, but I think the Pokemon centre has closed.” He said pointing
toward the closed doors of the centre.
”Oh… what now Ash?” Misty sighed. ”We have to find shelter somewhere. Togepi
will catch a cold if we don’t.”
”Yeah, look we can find shelter in the trees. Don’t worry Misty, I’m sure it
will stop raining soon.” He reassured her. Just then, the thunder cracked with
an almighty flash followed by rumbles. Rain poured even harder onto the two
trainers.
Running side by side, they rushed to find some sort of shelter in amongst the
trees of the forest.
***
”Look in there.” Ash yelled over the downpour.
Misty saw what he was pointing at and followed close behind.
Finding shelter in a hollow part of a tree, they crawled in side. Pikachu took
the opportunity to come out of Ash’s backpack and shock the rain off its body,
causing the rain droplets to spray over Ash and Misty. “Wa…Pikachu…cut it out
buddy” Ash whined.
”Pika, pika” the yellow Pokemon apologised.
”That’s Okay Pika-pal. At least we found some sort of shelter.” Ash smiled at
his best Pokemon friend.
~FLASH~
”Brr… I’m so cold” Misty said in a shaky voice. Ash turned to see her. Although
it was to dark to see her clearly, she was sitting in a corner with her arms
wrapped around her and her knees tucked right up against her body.
”Mist, it’s going to be alright now.” Ash reassured. He reached over, removed
his sleeping bag out of his backpack, and gently put it over the shaking girl.
Misty felt something warm and dry drape over her. Opening her eyes, she watched
Ash tuck his sleeping bag around her shaking body. Misty smiled and thanked
him.
***
Ash watched Misty sleep closely. She had fallen asleep a while ago, but had not
stopped shaking. This was worrying him tremendously. He removed most of her wet
clothes, and lit a small fire to try to help warm her. So far it had not
worked.
Pikachu had curled up next to Misty and Togepi to help warm her too.
Although his eyes were threatening to close at any given time, he would not
drift into sleep until he was sure Misty had stopped shaking.
Thoughts and feelings whirled around his head as he stared at the trembling
girl.
’What would I do if I lost her… I have to stay awake… please be alright
Misty… what should I do…’
A jolt of realization hit him when he stared at the red heads beautiful
flushed face. ‘My god she’s beautiful… I can’t loose her… I have to help
her… think Ketchum, maybe I should wake her.’
That’s it, he remembered now. Misty has a fever it would be a good idea if she
were awake. He didn’t want her to fall into some kind of feverish coma like
state.
Crawling over and gently shaking her awake, “Misty, wake up.” He whispered into
her ear. She groaned at first and slowly opened her eyes. The first thing she
felt when she opened her eyes was a pounding headache.
”Ash” She murmured.
”Shhh Mist, I’m here.” He hushed her while stroking her head.
This simple sign of affection and kindness helped Misty speak up. “Ash, my head
hurts and I can’t stop shaking.”
”I know Mist. I had to wake you…I’m worried…um…” He stammered.
The pain in Misty’s head stung so much she could hardly hear what he was
saying. “Ow” she grabbed a hold of her head clenching her teeth together and
closing her eyes.
Ash was at her side in an instant. “Misty, what’s wrong?” He asked anxiously.
”My head hurts so much Ash…” Misty sobbed out.
Holding tightly onto her, he rocked her gently hushing her and stroking her back.
She cried into his chest for some time before it died down to the odd sound of
hiccups. “I’m here Misty, don’t worry. Shh…”
Ash made sure she didn’t go back to sleep and stayed awake along with her for
the rest of the night. The storm had died down, but the rain still poured.
Misty had started to warm a little, but had not stopped her shaking.
***
The next morning showed no sign of improvement from Misty. Ash had to get some
help and fast. He remembered the Pokemon centre couldn’t be far from this place.
They had only run a little while before spotting the hollow tree trunk.
Determined to help her, he packed up the sleeping bags and helped her up from
the floor. At first she clung onto him tightly, smiling weakly she insisted she
was fine. Ash knew she was lying as soon as she lost her balance and fell back
onto him. “You’re not Okay Misty. So, don’t lie to me… I’m going to help you,
whether you like it or not.”
She hated to show any sign of weakness in front of him, but he was right for
once. She needed help and he was the only one that could help her. Giving into
him, she allowed him to help support her. She blushed when she felt his arm
wrap around her waist.
”Thank you” She said quietly.
Ash smiled and nodded. “I think the Pokemon centre is this way.”
Misty had no strength to argue or disagree with him and simply allowed him to
lead the way.
It didn’t take to long to get back onto the path of the Pokemon centre.
***
”Nurse Joy, help please” He cried out of breath.
”Oh my, what happened?”
”She passed out just before we got here. I think she has a fever.”
”Quickly help get her into the back” Nurse Joy said to him.
Ash picked her up and put her onto the examining bed in front of him. “I’m
afraid you’ll have to wait out side young man.” Nurse Joy apologised.
Ash nodded and left the room.
***
A few hours had passed and Ash still couldn’t stop thinking about these
feelings and emotions he felt when ever he was with her or touched her.
’I don’t understand it… she’s my best friend, of course I’m worried about
her… but what about this other feeling? I’m confused… what does this mean?’
”You can go in and see her now.”
”Oh…thank you Nurse Joy.”
Opening the door to the room he smiled and creped in slowly.
”Hey Mist, feeling any better?”
”Hi Ash. Yeah a little thanks.”
Ash sat next to her on the edge of the bed and took a hold of her hand. “Mist
I… I”
”Thank you Ash” She interrupted him.
”That’s Okay, you would’ve done the same.”
”Yeah, I suppose you’re right.”
An awkward silence hit the room when Ash noticed her blushing beet red as he
held onto her hand. Quickly he let go and lowed his cap to hide his blush too.
”Umm…sorry about that Mist…” Ash stammered.
”K” She whispered back.
~SILENCE~
The silence was too much for Ash after a good few minutes. These feelings and
thoughts whirling inside of him badgered him to talk to her.
”Mist…um…what I…well…I wanted to say was…I’m so pleased you’re feeling better.
I don’t know what I would’ve done if you had… well …um…”
Misty smiled and answered for him, “left you. Ash I just had a fever, I’m not
planning to go anywhere. Besides you still owe me a bike, remember.”
Ash frowned, “what? When are you gonna get over that stupid bike Misty!”
”When you pay me back Ash Ketchum!” She replied equally annoyed.
Their faces now an inch apart from each other glaring at one another.
”I said I would follow you until you repay me for my broken bike, didn’t I?”
”I can’t wait until I do, you’ve been nothing but a thorn in my side Misty.”
Realizing what he just said his eyes widened in horror.
Misty couldn’t believe what she just heard. She felt if her heart was going to
stop beating at any moment and nausea took over her entire body. “A thorn in
your side” She whispered, lowering her head to hide her tears of pain and
rejection.
Ash panicked. “God no, I didn’t mean that. Misty I was just angry, I never
meant too…”
”It’s alright Ash, I don’t blame you for hating me. Hell, I even hate myself.
I’m just the annoying girl who followed you around for all these years. Huh, of
course you don’t feel anything for me… how could I have been so stupid to even
think you…” she trailed off sobbing into her hands.
’What have I done?’ he cursed himself inwardly. “Misty I’m so sorry, you
don’t understand… I…”
”No, I understand perfectly Ash. I’ve been a burden for to long.” She sobbed
while shaking her head.
”Misty, just listen to me,” Ash said, grabbing a hold of her hands and leaning
closer to her. “I didn’t mean what I just said, you’re not a thorn in my side.
You’re the only one that has kept me going for all these years. Misty you’re
the best thing to ever happen to me. Please forgive me.”
Looking up into his face through blurred eyes, she sobbed some more leaning
into his chest. Ash immediately wrapped his arms around her and pulled her in
closer. “I’m so sorry Mist, please don’t leave me”
Hearing his pleas she too wrapped her arms around him and held onto him as
tight as she could. “If you promise me, you’ll never leave me” She managed to
muster through her tears.
”I promise.” He whispered back, and kissed her head.
Holding onto one another, they both knew their relationship had taken on a
completely new turn.
***
~FIN~