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Part 19:

Let’s Party!

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Characters:

Ash: 20

Misty: 20

Dan: 21

May: 19

Sharon: 20

Damien: 20

Max: 14 ½

Mary: 14 ½

Kimberly: 14 ½

Junior: 13 ½

Maryanne: 11 ½

Lily: 24

Daisy: 24

Violet: 24

Brock: 24

Tyler: 20

Hallie: 20

Mindy: 18

Samantha: 18

Oscar: 24

Carol: 22

Sally: 2

William: 2

Scot: 1

Daphne: 1

“Whadya mean Ash and May are coming?!?” a seven month pregnant Sharon roared angrily while a nervous Damien tried to calm her down. “Don’t you remember what he did to you!?”

“I know but I felt guilty…” Misty sighed walking into the kitchen and Damien anxiously at her heels.

“Guilty!?” Sharon echoed. “Of what?!”

“Cuz Max told me they tried to throw a Christmas party but everyone they invited couldn’t go cuz they were coming to our party!” Misty explained as she washed a cup. “It just isn’t fair to them!”

“Fair?! Fair?! Don’t you dare talk to me about fair when it comes to Ash Ketchum!” Sharon yelled hysterically as he sat down and savagely ate a pear that Damien gave her. “That moronic bastard! He doesn’t deserve to even lay eyes on you for what he did!”

“Sharon, honey calm down…” Damien whispered soothingly. “You’re letting the hormones talk again…”

“Oh hush up Dawnson.” Sharon snapped angrily. “Don’t you dare patronize me… Anyways…” she turned to Misty again. “I don’t want that idiot and his hooker in our house Misty. I mean it.”

“But Sharon-“ Misty began to protest turning to her.

“No buts Misty.” Sharon growled. “Ketchum is dangerous!”

“You talkin’ ‘bout Ash?” Lily asked walking into the kitchen and standing by Misty as they faced Sharon.

“What’s wrong with him coming to the party?” Daisy frowned as she gave Misty a small peck on the cheek in greeting and stood by her as she turned to Sharon.

“Ash is nice.” Violet added standing next to Misty faithfully.

“I don’t care if he’s nice! He lied to Misty and played with her feelings!” Sharon snapped.

“Ah, pish-posh” Daisy replied with a wave of her hand.

“He was young.” Lily added.

“And naïve.” Violet nodded in agreement.

“So what?! That doesn’t mean shit!” Sharon growled. “He still played with her feelings!”

“It was the first love…” Daisy sighed romantically.

“So they made a few mistakes…” Lily shrugged growing starry-eyed.

“We all do…” Violet added hugging her sister.

“He was a liar!” Sharon growled banging on the table, much to Damien’s dismay. “A liar’s a liar, no matter what way you put it!”

“I always liked Ash more than Dan…” Daisy went on ignoring Sharon’s comment completely.

“No offense Misty. Dan’s all right and all but…” Violet shrugged.

“Ash is much more fund.” Lily finished with a small smile.

“I bet Dan doesn’t like it.” Sharon huffed, crossing her arms.

“As a matter of fact Sharon, I’m really okay with it.” Dan’s voice came from the doorway.

“What?!” Sharon’s jaw dropped as she turned to gape at him.

“Ash would seem like a social outcast if we didn’t invite him and his slut.” Dan spat as he crossed his arms, leaning on the doorway. “I’m doing I’m a favor by at least inviting him. If he comes, he comes. Besides the press would think less of me if I didn’t invite all the Pokemon Masters, I mean after all he is the “Pokemon Master” What else can I do?” Dan rolled his eyes. “I mean I invited all the Pokemon Coordinators, including Samantha your own sister who you know very well I do not like that much…”

Misty nodded and added, “Now do you understand? If he comes or not, it’s not my problem.”

“I still don’t like it.” Sharon muttered.

“Sharon, come on you need rest.” Damien sighed. “I know I do; hell you keep me going everywhere, wondering what you’ll do next to worry me!”

They al began to laugh as Damien took away Sharon up to her room.

“Christmas should be very interesting this year…” Lily giggled.

“It will be.” Misty agreed.

***

“So Daisy, how’re Daphne and William?” Misty asked as the two sisters sat together at the table drinking tea. “I hope Martin’s not having too much trouble with them over at The Orange Islands with Tracey and Tina.”

“Nah.” Daisy smiled. “Martin’ll be coming with them today so that way we can have a few dinners with them before Christmas.”

“So how are Tracey’s kids, Sally and Scott?”

“Oh they’re fine from what Martin tells me, in fact, Tina’s pregnancy’s fine too. They already have a name for the new baby girl!”

“Oh really, what’s she’s gonna be called?!” Misty asked enthusiastically.

“Jill.” Daisy answered simply. “You know I’d thought they’d choose a name that started with the letter ‘s’ but go figure.”

“Aww… That’s still cute though. I mean after all I was named differently than you three, it was Lily, Daisy, Violet and me just plain ol’ Misty.” She shrugged with a little sigh.

“Yeah but remember, Mimi, Sharon and Sam were named differently too.” Daisy added.

“But that was because dad named them, mom named us four remember? Dad also named T.K and Matt while mom named Oscar.” Misty replied. “I still can’t figure out why she named me that…”

“Oh well… so you still angry at Dan for giving you all those empty Pokeballs for your big birthday present?” Daisy giggled.

“Yes, and don’t remind me or else I’ll go ballistic on him again.” Misty growled. “I mean why the hell would you talk on and on and on about a present that wasn’t worth anything! It’s just so pointless!

“Oh come on Mist, you gotta give him some points for originality!” Daisy laughed. “I mean not even Ash Ketchum would’ve given you that!

“Even so…” Misty whispered softly. “More the reason to be mad at him because I know Ash would give me a better present that Dan did just now!”

“Oh Mist, lighten up, Christmas is a week away and already you want to start acting all naughty, remember Santa’s watching you!” Daisy smiled.

*One Week Later*

“Sharon, no you don’t! You’re in a state, you can’t go around walking!” Hallie protested as music blared around on all the walls.

“It’s my party-I’m the host-I’ll walk around.” Sharon smiled holding a tray of her appetizers.

“Sharon!” Hallie laughed.

“Well you’re in a state too so what’re you complaining about? You’re walking around!”

Giggling Misty walked away from the two, shaking her head. Sighing she walked about the room lazily and looked over at Dan who was talking to Angelo in the corner as they drank. He sensed her and looked at her; she waved and blew him a kiss. He smiled and nodded. With a smile on her face, she walked towards the door where the doorbell was ringing, rolling her eyes at Sharon who was obviously too busy attending the other guests.

She plastered a smile on her face and proceeded towards the door. She checked her hair which she ad in half ponytail while her other hair was curled. She flattened her light blue maternal dress a bit, checked her diamond earrings and turned to open the door.

“Hello. Welcome-“ her breath caught in her chest at who was standing in the doorway but she recovered. “Max, Mary!” she greeted cheerfully, she turned to the other two nonchalantly. “May… Ash…”

“Hi Misty!” Mary exclaimed pointing at Misty’s belly. “How’s my niece Amy?”

“She’s doing just fine. Dan’s inside if ya want some candy.” Misty grinned.

“What kind?” Mary asked eagerly.

“Chocolate, of course!” Misty smiled.

“C’mon Max!” Mary hauled Max in, a huge smiled on her face.

Misty turned to May and Ash with a polite smile on her face, “Come in.”

“Sorry if we’re a bit late.” Ash apologized carrying a bunch of bags. “But May couldn’t decide on what to wear and then getting all the presents inside and out of the car…”

“It’s all right. Put the presents under the tree. Refreshments and snacks are on the table, or if you prefer, the bars over in the corner. Brock and Damien are making drinks.” Misty closed the door as they stepped inside. “Go on.”

May quickly spotted Samantha, Sharon’s sister and hurried over to her excitedly, leaving Ash and Misty alone in the hallway. Misty sighed and led him to the large Christmas tree in the second living room, which was completely empty.

“Set them there around the tree. Did you put the names on ‘em?” Misty asked.

“Of course. I’ve changed a lot Mist, you probably wouldn’t know me…” Ash shrugged.

“Maybe…” Misty smiled. “But so have I.”

“Yeah… So how’s your baby?” Ash asked as soon as they were alone.

“Oh Amy? She’s fine. Doctor says she’ll be the most prettiest girl ever!” Misty exclaimed excitedly as she felt her stomach. “She kicks sometimes when I’m excited…”

“She’s Dan’s right?” Ash asked suspiciously but Misty didn’t notice as she nodded. Ash went on curiously, “Then how come you two haven’t married each other?”

“We were planning to but then we decided to wait till Amy was born and then when she’s old enough to walk, she’ll be our flower girl! It’ll be so exciting!” Misty smiled as they walked back into the other living room where the party was taking place.

“I wish you the best of luck.” Ash offered with a smile.

“Thank you.” Misty smiled back.

“Hey Misty!” Dan’s voice came from her right side as he appeared out of nowhere. “The guests just found out Sharon, Mimi and Brock cooked dinner.”

“Well let’s begin to eat.” Misty smiled as Dan took her by the arm.

“Oh hello Ash, I didn’t see you there!” Dan exclaimed shaking his had upon seeing him next to Misty and separating the two by standing between them. “Go ahead and find May so we can all chow down!”

Ash nodded as he watched them go wistfully. May saw him and bit her lip. She had to make things right, but how could she if Misty and Dan were going to have a child? She couldn’t leave the baby without her real father. Maybe she should leave things how they were… She plastered a smile on her face and walked over to Ash excitedly.

“C’mon Ash. Let’s go eat.” May exclaimed. “It’s been such a long time since I had Brock’s food!”

Ash nodded and let May steer him into the dining room. He couldn’t help but feel an odd sense of loss as he watched Dan take Misty away and show her off to all his friends.

***

Misty stood by Dan as they held each other waiting until twelve am; everyone stood round the tree also waiting. The children stood huddled in a corner whispering and giggling.

“I hope Santa got that dress I wanted!” Sally, Tracey and Tina’s daughter exclaimed.

“Santa got me a Transformer!” William Daisy and Martin’s son exclaimed. “I know it!

Daphne, Daisy and Martin’s daughter and Scot, Tracey and Tina’s son jumped around the two excited toddlers. Max and Mary stood by them ready to start opening presents at the sounds of the twelve bells.

“What do you think you got?” Kimberly asked Mary and Max. “I think I got a PSP.”

“PS3.” Junior added. “I’m sure of it!”

“I hope I got a new stereo…” Maryanne added gleefully. “My room is awfully quiet since mine broke.”

“I dunno. Maybe a Pokemon.” Mary shrugged. “Although I hope not cuz I’ve been getting that as presents for he last fourteen years of my life!”

“I sure want a new Pokemon!” Max replied. “I can’t have enough of them!”

Sharon kissed Damien lightly on the cheek as they whispered audibly. “Ten… nine… eight… seven… six…”

“Five…” Misty and Dan continued holding each other dearly. “Four… three… two… one…”

The clocks struck twelve and the bells rang throughout the apartment. All the children rushed forward exclaiming “Presents!”

Misty grinned as she felt Dan squeeze her tight, watching the children rush forward to claim their presents. In a year or so, their own child would be doing the same thing.

As soon as everyone had claimed their presents, Dan and Damien clapped for attention.

“Excuse us everyone but there’s still two more presents we have that are for my girlfriend and her sister. From both Damien and me.” Dan explained loud enough for them all to hear.

“We’d like you all to witness this moment…” Damien added.

The two young men, smiling took their bewildered girlfriends up the stairs and out onto the roof of the apartment building where they had a large green house. They quickly made their way inside, and out of the cold. Once everyone was inside they all saw many cases of glass holding Pokemon Eggs.

“Two sets of a hundred Pokemon for the two soon to come daughters.” Damien and Dan exclaimed, as everyone stood amazed by the spectacular presents.

“No…” Misty muttered. “Are you serious?!”

“Crud…” Sharon whispered. “You’re not shitting me are you?”

“No, I’m not.” Damien grinned hugging Sharon as they walked past the cases. “These eggs are going to hatch in a month of so, around the same time as our little Anna.”

Sharon melted in his arms and began to kiss him excitedly, “Oh Damien you’re the greatest!”

“Dan… is this why you gave me all those empty Pokeballs for my birthday?” Misty grinned wrapping her arms around his neck.

“Wanted to get a head start. She’ll be able live with her Pokemon as she grows.” Dan replied as he held her with love.

“Dan… you’re so sweet…” Misty felt Ash’s eyes on her as she reached up to kiss Dan but she didn’t care. All she cared about was Amy and Dan, her soon to be family… Ash looked at Misty when she kissed Dan then looked away, he couldn’t stand to see them kiss. He hated Dan but he also hated himself, how could he still love Misty if he was with May and she was with Dan?

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Note: Well I’m very glad with how this is going, cuz I know I keep leaving everyone in suspense. ^_^ I know you all hate cliffys but too bad. That’s how I roll. LoL. Well…

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