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Part 34:

Standing Still

Note: Just one more happy to go and then the Epilogue! Enjoy everyone!

Characters:

Ash: 22 ½

Misty: 22 ½

Dan: 23 ½

May: 19 ½

Amy: 2 ½

Anna: 2 ½

Sharon: 22 ½

Damien: 22 ½

Brock: 26 ½

Britney: 26 ½

Richard: 2 ½

Hallie: 22 ½

Tyler: 22 ½

Angelo: 22 ½

Drew: 21 ½

A/N: Song, “Standing Still” By Jewel. (I really am so original with chappie titles aren’t I? XD) ____________________________________________________________________

“We need to talk.”

Misty arched an eyebrow-remain indifferent, remain calm, remain cold!- “About what?”

“Us.” Ash replied.

“Excuse me but what ‘us?’” Misty’s eyes flashed dangerously-he better not be talking about what I think he’s talking about!- “As far as I know there’s no ‘us.’”

Ash flinched at her cold tone but continued on determinedly. “There was an ‘us’ Misty. Unless you’re going to tell me that that cave behind the waterfall was nothing to you.”

Misty glared daggers at him-screw indifference! Anger is so much better!- “How dare you!? I should’ve expected less from you Ash Ketchum!”

Ash grinned suddenly, “Glad you still remember my name.”

Cuttin' through the darkest night in my two headlights

Trying to keep it clear, but I'm losing it here to the twilight

There's a dead end to my left, there's a burning bush to my right

You aren't in sight, you aren't in sight

“As if I could forget it.” Misty spat bitterly. “You broke my heart twice-I’m not going to let you do it again!”

“If you’re talking about when you saw May and me kissing in Central Park-you’re wrong. I broke up with her straight afterwards. She agreed-she’s with Drew in case you didn’t notice. The day you came with the invitations she was making arrangements for her stuff-she was moving out but she said we were going to the movies with them to give her time to adjust.” Ash explained briskly. “So when you really think about it-it was all a misunderstanding.”

Do you want me, like I want you?

Or am I standing still, beneath the darkened sky?

Or am I standing still, with the scenery flying by?

Or am I standing still, out of the corner of my eye?

Was that you passing me by?

Misty blinked-anger strangely deflated-so Ash had been telling her the truth? Then that meant-no hope-bad hope-stay away! She continued to stare at him angrily, but her heart was quickly softening.

“It doesn’t matter-I’m with Dan.” Misty bit out angrily. “I’m going to marry him whether you like it or not.”

“Do you love him?”

“Excuse me?”

Mothers on the stoop, boys in souped-up coupes on this hot summer night

Between fight and flight is the blind man's sight and the choice that's right

I roll the window down, feel like I'm gonna drown in this strange town

Feel broken down, I feel broken down

“Do you love Daniel?” Ash repeated. “Because if you do then I’ll leave-if not don’t expect me not to fight.”

Ash grabbed her arm and fiercely dragged her towards him. “You know me Mist-I don’t give up easily on things I want.”

“What do you want?!” Misty cried helplessly, pushing at his shoulders.

“I’m sure you know.” Ash replied curtly brushing his hand over her cheek. “All I want is you.” He pressed his lips tenderly to hers, brushing over them, he pulled away hovering slightly. “You tell me… do you want this?”

Misty blinked, momentarily, confused. Ash had been kissing her right? Now he was asking her if she wanted it? Well he started it! She could feel the need hum in her veins as she tried to come to a decision.

Do you need me, like I need you?

Or am I standing still, beneath the darkened sky?

Or am I standing still, with the scenery flying by?

Or am I standing still, out of the corner of my eye?

Was that you passing me by?

Misty walked towards Dan-he was looking a bit weary or was it just her imagination? Amy was still dancing with Anna and their Pichus, Sharon and Damien were both talking to Lily, Daisy, and Violet-Sharon looked mad and Damien was trying to soothe her. Brock, Mary and Max were trying to calm a furious Britney; as for May, Drew, Angelo, Tyler and Hallie-they stood a little bit off to the side-talking in undertones to one another as they looked over at Misty.

Oh God what was she doing? Everyone knew-everyone knew she had been talking to Ash. Oh God…

She continued to walk purposefully towards Dan-all the better then-no need to explain…

“Dan…?”

“Yes Misty?”

Sweet sorrow is the call tomorrow

Sweet sorrow is the call tomorrow

“I…” Misty couldn’t find the words. How to tell him it was done? It was over…? How to tell him Ash was waiting for her upstairs on the roof? How-?

“I know.” Dan smiled touching her hand slightly. “It’s all right… I know.. So does everyone else it seems.” he laughed and she did too-tension quickly falling away. “I understand-I kind of had the feeling you wouldn’t go through with it. Not that I blame you for it. Hope this makes me Best Man.”

“Dan…” Misty smiled sadly but soon nodded, brightly. “Of course-I’ll ask Ash…” her smiled faltered slightly as she reached out to embrace him. “Amy will always see you as her daddy… I’ll make sure never to replace that okay…?”

“Good.” Dan replied hoarsely. “I wouldn’t have it any other way.”

Do you love me, like I love you?

Or am I standing still, beneath the darkened sky?

Or am I standing still, with the scenery flying by?

Or am I standing still, out of the corner of my eye?

Was that you passing me by?

Are you passing me by? (Passing me by)

Do you want me? (Passing me by)

Do you need me, like I need you too?

And do you want me, like I want you?

Are you passing me by?

Reluctantly the two parents let go of each other-cerulean blue-green eyes staring into one another, tears beginning to form. They both managed small smiles and nodded in understanding. It was done-no going back now. They both knew it and accepted it as final. The two were to become friends and nothing more except for caring parents

Misty knew she was leaving behind years of comfort behind but it was worth it. She would finally have her true love. Finally after so long, she’s be able to live the life she always dreamed of-she’d finally truly be happy.

Dan was letting her go. He wanted her happiness more than his-that was all that mattered. He wasn’t going to take away her chance after all those happy years she gave him. It was enough-now it was her turn.

They embraced once more and as Misty turned to leave she didn’t even mind the eyes of all the room on her. She was used to it-she merely smiled politely and continued on her way towards her bright new future.

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Note: Still waiting on our first place winner of my contest plus there’s still the third place left!

This was for first place Lone Gyarados Rider so congrats to him! I still need you to send me an email concerning your requests for your prizes! Also second place of the contest, please send me an email with your pen name-if you don’t I’ll be forced to type up your name that appears on your email! >.<

However you can still enter! Just find out the date when “Love At First Flight” aired in the U.S! And leave a comment with your email in this entry kays?

Byes & L8rs!

DayDreamer