The Chronicles of Life


To live without love is to live without cause…


Ash has now returned to his home. There he has lived the past 3 years in 
complete cover from the world. His part from his friends has damage his life 
ever much. Especially from her…

The light shone on like any other sunny day in pallet town. Ash, a 17 year old, 
looked at the blue skies that threaten to reveal. His conscience aware of his 
surroundings, he makes his bed and walks downstairs where his mother awaits. He 
speaks no word to her and no meaning of any kind. Some depressed, his life has 
changed dramatically for a normal boy… 

Ash looked at her "morning, Ash" she utters in a sorrowed voice "morning…" he 
places himself on the table and begins his meal "you know what today is?" Ash 
continues silently "its your birthday, Ash" he stopped then laughed softly "I 
don't really care, mother. I just want to be alone" she touched her face trying 
to held her feelings for her lost son "stop being so hard on yourself, Ash. What 
happened has happened" he once more stopped "like I said; let me be" she shook 
her head "I just want you to know that I have a small surprise for you…"

His walk in town was very typical for the people of such place. His mind 
crucially empty with no other person than her. For long he has tried to rid of 
such feeling, yet fail always, perhaps it was destiny that brought that terrible 
'accident' to them…perhaps it was something else?

~2Years before…~

Ash stood in the doorway and awaited the arrival of such friends that were to 
come. His mother along with his PKMN, stared from the house's kitchen window 
where soon they saw the long waiting was over. She came up to him and hold him 
strong releasing herself on him "I missed you very much, Ash. I promise I was 
going crazy without you" yes love was encountered before between the two, a 
strong relation that seem almost impossible to destroy, yet so strong that a 
mistake would soon ended…

They both walked along the beach and he spoke words of sweetness to her while 
she just stared. Their lips met several times during the small trajectory "Ash…I 
want to be forever with you" kisses ended most of this phrases, but today it had 
reached new heights. Heights that were not meant to come until the perfect time 
was reached. A perfect time that was now accelerated. The kiss was the beginning 
then moans of pleasure excited both bodies and the ever sweet perfume of their 
bodies filled the air as both gave each other their love for the rest of their 
lives.

It had been the first time for both and perhaps the first and last. Soon the 
symptoms came with ease, blaming himself was all he did during the short time in 
the hospital. He wanted to be with her, oh he wished dearly to never leave her. 
Becoming a father was the first big responsibility of Ash; becoming a mother 
wasn't exactly what she wanted at her age…not yet. Now both new to this stage in 
life, they struggled to make the best out of it "its so cute, Ash!" Mrs. Ketchum 
grabbed the child firmly among her hands as it remained dormant "what's the 
name?"  she asked hurriedly as to be desperate for answer "Leonardo Ketchum" 
answered the mother of such child.

The months passed with them bringing more and more happiness towards each other. 
Leonardo was the best gift they could have ever asked from the creator. The 
sweetness and caring resembled from his beautiful mother while yet the courage 
and determination to that of the father alike. The child was very special to 
them both but soon to bring problems as well. Sure they had promised each other 
love for the rest of eternity, but they were barely young with the rest of their 
lives ahead. Soon both of them began to feel the neediness of their ex-solitude.

First it started among with friends climbing slowly to higher levels. Sometimes 
it was Ash, sometimes Misty who went out on certain nights with who knows who 
and where. Many times they talked the situation but no matter how much treated, 
the results always failed them both. As the days passed, the nights still 
welcomed both of them to here and there shining there way into clubs and other 
entertainments. It wasn't until the very night they discovered each other. 
Something they would never forget…

There she was, standing besides a rather older person than him. His smile 
gleaming at her every time it could. Ash felt rage but stopped, what would he 
say first of all? He was as well betraying her right then when he had agreed to 
baby-sit their child. Still it was wrong of her to do this, sure it was ok when 
they went out, but by themselves. Building up courage, he marched towards her 
which she immediately noticed "Ash!" was her first response as the other guy 
fell cold on the floor.

Ash had been arrested that night for disturbing a public place. Though he was 
out the next day, his anger towards her was still there and though he still 
loved and cared for his greatest love, the teen knew that it was time for a 
good-bye. Ash slowly opened his house and surely there she was, standing besides 
her his own mother "Ash…" Misty had tears in her eyes, what to know, were they 
of sadness or something else? Ash didn't say anything and just stared at her as 
if communicating through telepathy. One more thing he noticed was the rather 
small suitcase besides her…

Ash stared at her afraid to speak or ask. Though he was sure they both knew 
their mistakes, he had never realized it had been that big of a deal. Misty 
placed her hand on the baby "I'm taking him with me, Ash. Maybe it's the best 
thing to do…maybe not. Right now I'm just really confused" Ash still remained 
silently "good-bye, Ash…Mrs. Ketchum" with suitcase in hand, she walked out 
passing right by Ash and uttering the words "I love you…I'm sorry"

~Present…~

Now Ash was alone without any friends nor his love. His mother often tried 
cheering him up but never succeeded. It was as if Ash's whole world had come 
down on him. Mrs. K. came up to him "I received a letter Ash, its from…Misty" 
taking by surprise, Ash quickly took the letter and read:

Dear Ash…

I can not say how miserable my life has been without you by my side. You were 
always there for me and that day…I let you down, Ash. I know I don't deserve 
such a person as yourself. I am about to go to a far place away from my sisters. 
I will be taking Leo with me…

I am real sorry this had to happen to us, Ash. I really am…

Loves you now and always,

Misty


A small tear fell on the paper slowly rolling down as more followed its way 
"Misty…Leo" he laid on the bed and just let the feelings flow. The new day 
brought more pain than ever. This was the last day to do something if he really 
did love her. Ash read the letter once more then ran downstairs "I'm going out 
mum…I'll see you later" Mrs. K. cried as her son ran out the door "he's back…Ash 
is back!" Ash smiled as he heard her last words. He stopped by Prof. Oak's house 
and took one of his fastest PKMN, Rapidash. The wind blew through his hair as he 
thought what he would say to her. Apologize or just be himself?

The city was now in full view and it was still as beautiful as ever. Finally he 
could see the gym and to his luck, Misty. Though she was not alone, besides her 
stood a boy about 4-5 years old, he continued his run. Misty jerked around and 
saw the PKMN headed towards her "who's that, mum?" asked the child as Ash jumped 
down "remember all those pictures I showed you, Leo?" the boy nodded then a 
smiled spread on his face "Daddy!" he ran to Ash who he claimed to be his father 
"Leo…" they both embraced and holding for the first time in a years, he couldn't 
hold the tears.

The gym was as always very neat and organized "still the same" Misty smiled "I 
try to, my sisters are always messing up the place" Ash chuckled which made 
Misty blush some "come in here" she led them to her room. Everything seem 
normal, he had his son and his greatest love in front, yet the pain still 
existed. Misty stood up and walked into a door brining a photo album "this are 
some pictures of Leo when he was younger, Ash. I wanted you to see them" as if 
the child himself, he hold the album gently admiring all the photos with great 
admiration until he came to one…of the old days.

It was a picture of them holding hands while kissing, a picture that had meant a 
lot to them both and now did more than ever. Misty saw it and smiled "remember 
that Picture, Ash?" a smiled gave her a yes as he closed the book "Misty, I want 
to be with you again. I can't stand living without you and Leo. I think we have 
all suffered long enough" Mist stayed silent then a joyful smiled spread across 
her lips "Ash…" she jumped into his arms and kissed him like she had desired all 
this time he was not with her.

The family was now back together and happy as could be. Soon Leo went to school 
and Ash back to training. Misty had become a great water trainer and trained 
with him. Ash knew everything was well as it should have always been…


They had a beautiful wedding…



…Writer EX

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Well this is truly a very remarkable story, I shall say. Yet it is not my 
opinion that counts but rather yours good readers…Thank you for taking the time 
to review this one…

Perhaps there will be a sequel…perhaps…


…Laterz