Choices

Part 35:

You Set Me Free

Note: The last chapter here people! Then it’s off to the Epilogue!

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, “You Set Me Free” by Michelle Branch

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“So he was okay with it?” Ash blinked curiously as he and Misty sat on a bench within the greenhouse. “Just like that?”

“Yeah.” Misty smiled. “Apparently someone had already told him- did you tell anyone else?”

“Well…” Ash shrugged sheepishly. “I needed help getting everyone away from you so yeah…”

“I thought so.” Misty nodded dryly. “I knew you couldn’t do everything on your own.”

“Hey that’s unfair Mist- I mean after all you pretty much hated me and didn’t want to even so much as look at me. What was I going to do? Take you hostage? Actually that sounds more reasonable… But then again-”

“Ash.” Misty interrupted rolling her eyes.

“Yeah?”

“Just shut up.” Misty pressed her lips to his and was glad to have caught him off guard.

She felt his hands rest at her waist as he pulled her closer. Moaning, she reached up to wrap her arms around his neck tongues slipping over and-

“LET MY SISTER GO, YOU SICK PERVERT!!!” Sharon roared fiercely as she barged in the greenhouse.

Can’t you see?

There’s a feeling that’s come over me

Close my eyes

You’re the only one that leaves me completely breathless

No need to wonder why

Sometimes a gift like this you can’t deny

Ooh-ooh

Abruptly the two broke apart, flinching slightly at the glare they were receiving. They separated some more, calmly turning to Sharon, Damien, Britney, Brock, Mary, Max, May, Lily, Daisy, and Violet. Sharon stood there amongst them, eyes flashing dangerously in anger with her fists clenched at her side.

“You…” she whispered hollowly as she pointed at Ash. “What suck twisted lie did you tell my sister this time to get her to believe you?!”

“Sharon, like calm down.” Lily rolled hr eyes. “Misty seems to be enjoying herself.”

Misty flushed scarlet at the comment but Sharon didn’t seem to be taking it so lightly. She turned to her sister coldly, “Don’t you dare tell me to clam down Lily. After how I saw that bastard make my sister cry six years ago- there’s nothing that comes out of that mouth that’s good!”

“Sharon…” Violet sighed in exasperation. “That was like soo long ago! This is like the now here! Chill will ya?”

‘Cuz I wanted to fly so you gave me your wings

And time held its breath so I could see, yeah

And you set me free

“I don’t care.” Sharon growled. “I still don’t trust him.”

“Man you are like way too bitter little sis.” Daisy shook her head, placing her hand on Sharon’s shoulder. “Let’s hear what Misty has to say.”

“Yeah, I’m sure she’ll be able to enlighten us all.” Britney added, crossing her arms.

Misty smiled a little weakly as Sharon, Britney and Mary turned to her, expectantly. She sighed, shaking her head. “You guys are making a big deal out of nothing you know.”

“I’ll say.” May rolled her eyes. “Can’t you guys see Misty’s happy? Just let her be- if she wants to be with Ash- I say let her.” Ash smiled gratefully at May, even Misty managed a smile towards her. She gave them the thumbs up and winked, “I’ll make sure you two stay together- I’m like your number one fan and hope you guys become official- so don’t worry.”

“Thanks.” The two grinned.

Oh-ooh

There’s a will

There’s a way

Sometimes words just can’t explain

This is real

I’m afraid

I guess this time there’s just no hiding, fighting

You make me restless.

“May’s right.” Misty stood up and walked over to her two friends and sister. “I love Ash and he loves me- we’re going to be together cuz that makes us happy. Don’t you guys want me to be happy?”

“Yes, but I still don’t trust him.” Sharon snapped eyes softening slightly towards her sister. “He hurt you Misty- I don’t forgive people that hurt my family so easily- he’ll have to earn it.”

“Okay.” Misty nodded, the smile tugging on her lips, growing wider. “He’ll work for it, I’m sure.” She turned to the other girls. “How about you two?”

“I guess if you can trust him again so can we.” Britney shrugged.

“But if he hurts you again-” Mary’s eyes flashed in his direction. “-and no more chances. He’s a goner.”

“Fair.” Misty agreed. “I’ll help.”

“Don’t leave us out.” The three sensational sisters added.

You’re in my heart

The only light that shines

There in the dark

Oh-ooh

Ash sweat dropped considerably- he was being threatened by seven girls- two of who shared a thing for mallets. He laughed nervously and all the males in the vicinity looked at him pityingly.

“Well I guess that only leaves one thing…” Misty’s smile faltered slightly. “Where’s Amy?”

“Outside.” Damien replied helpfully. “I’ll get her.”

“Thanks.”

They waited only for a few minutes, everyone watching an anxious and nervous Misty. Soon Damien came holding his daughter’s hand and his niece’s. Anna ran over to her mother, Pichu hanging off her shoulder as Sharon’s Raichu, Anna and Damien’s Raichu, Evans trailing behind them. Amy rushed forward towards her mother, little Pichu in her arms.

Everyone backed away a little, exchanging worried looks as Ash came to stand by Misty. They all watched as Misty took a deep breath ad led Amy to sit over on the bench.

Cuz I wanted to fly

So you gave me your wings

And time held its breath so I could see, yeah

And you set me free.

“Amy… you know who your daddy is right?” Misty began as she sat next to her daughter.

“Yeah.” Amy nodded. “Daddy’s downstairs!”

“You know I’m not married to daddy…”

“You’re going to get married!”

“No…” Misty shook her head sadly. “Not anymore. You see I love everything about your dad but…” she bit her lip, holding tiny hands in hers firmly. “I’m not in love with him.”

“I don’t get it.” Amy blinked in confusion.” Didn’t the story say that Princess Misty and Prince Dan loved each other?”

“Yes but that’s just a story- this is my real life and I can’t be with daddy because I love Ash.” she nodded in his direction. “And I want to be with him.”

“Is he the evil prince?” Ash glared childishly in his direction.

“No, he’s not evil- he was never evil. He just did things… a little stupidly.” Misty replied dryly.

When I was alone

You came around

When I was down

You pulled me through

And there’s nothing that

I wouldn’t do for you

“Hey listen Amy.” Ash bent down beside her, Pikachu jumping on his shoulder. “I’m not taking away your daddy or your mommy- Dan and Misty will always be your parents. I’ll just be Ash okay? Sure I’ll be your mom’s husband but that doesn’t mean you have to see me as your dad okay?”

“Okay…” Amy tapped her chin, agreeing. “So… will I still see daddy?”

“Of course.” Ash grinned. “You can see him whenever you want- in fact, I’ll take you to him on my Charizard okay?”

“You have a Charizard?!” Amy’s eyes widened.

“Yup.” She grinned, pinching her cheek lightly. “You can ride him whenever you want- just as long as I’m with you.”

“Okay!” Amy nodded happily but suddenly the small child grew serious. “Will you be taking mommy too?”

“Of course.” Ash replied solemnly. “I’ll take care of you both-I’ll make sure you’re both safe, always.”

Amy seemed to ponder this for a while but soon immediately brightened, “Then that makes you like a second daddy right?”

“If you want me to be.”

“I do!”

“Then I will be.” Ash grinned at the small girl.

“Yay!” Amy shouted happily. “I get two daddies!”

Cuz I wanted to fly

So you give me your wings

And time held its breaths so I could see, yeah

Misty watched all this, feeling a warm glow in her heart- her daughter was liking Ash- she didn’t see him as bad or taking the place of her father. She couldn’t help but smile at her daughter’s enthusiasm. She grinned at Ahs and nodded in approval.

Everything would be all right… She’d live happily with her loves… Dan would always be there too and that would be perfect for Amy. She would grow up with not only one father but two. And her family and friends were supporting her- ready to back her up whenever she needed them. And Ash, her final choice0 a selfish choice- it was her happiness after all of course she’d be willing to do what she could do for it. She smiled happily at the thought- her choice for her happiness- the person she’d spend her life with for the rest of her years.

‘You’re my choice Ash.’ Misty’s eyes twinkled lightly as they met his. ‘No more choices…’

Cuz I wanted to fly

So you gave me your wings

And time held its breath so I could see, yeah

And you set me free

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