Misunderstanding

By R.C. Angel



Agh, it took me so long to figure out a new idea for an AAMRN. Who turned my mind off? Well, I don’t know. Well, I’ve got great news! I’m on spring break, so I should have tons of stories up in the next couple of weeks. Isn't that so great! So, um, if you want to review me, email me at rcangel13@hotmail.com and I’d love a review. I feel so alone without one these days… Oh well. Enjoy the fic!



" Ash! Are you gonna sleep forever, or are you gonna get your butt outta that tent?" Misty yells.

" I’m coming, I’m coming…" Ash yells back.

" I don’t see why we told Brock it was ok to stay in that last town…" Misty mutters under her breath.

" Did you say something?" Ash yells out.

" No!" Misty yells. Ash comes out of the tent.

" Sorry, it took me a while to find a pair of clean "you-know-what"." Ash said very jokingly. Misty rolled her eyes.

" Yeah, sure." Misty says.

" You’re too serious." Ash says.

" Am not!" Misty yells.

" Am too!" Ash yells.

" Am not!" Misty yells.

" Am not!" Ash yells.

" Am too… I mean… oh!" Misty says. Ash laughs as he pulls out a pad of papers with tallies on it.

" Let’s see, that makes me win… 46 fights for me to 44 to you." Ash says.

" You’re an idiot." Misty says.

" Am not!" Ash yells.

" Am too…" Yes, surprising that two 16 years old still fight like 6 year olds. They both know they like each other, although they would never admit it. Misty was a cute redhead, and she was very attractive. Although many guys have liked her and told her, she’s never accepted any. Ash has quite often wondered why. He was suspicious of something, but could never figure it out.

Ash was still scrawnier than most guys were. He had not yet hit puberty, and not showing many signs of it either. Although his appearance, Misty was crazy for him. She never knew why either. She was always suspicious of him liking someone, for she read it in his journal. Unfortunately, his crush never had a name to it.

Although both were CRAZY for each other, they would never let the other know at all. They were too stubborn, and never planning on confessing.

Anyways, to why Brock isn’t around. The last town they were in was famous for its’ Pokemon breeding. Since you know what Brock loves to do (besides flirting), he decided to help out at the breeding center.

So, although Ash and Misty are happy that Brock isn’t around to ruin "special" moments, they are completely miserable without him. Not the fact about Ash’s tendency of getting lost, the reason is neither Ash OR Misty could cook.

So now continuing on with their story.

" Misty, what route are we on now?" Ash asks.

" Uh, route 31. On the road to Minnesota (^^) City." Misty says. " I thought we’d NEVER stop fighting this morning."

" Yeah. But then again, I didn’t start it." Ash says.

" What! You were the one who stated that I was too serious!" Misty yells.

" Hey, I only speak the truth." Ash says.

" You are evil." Misty says. Ash grins.

" I know, I know." Ash says with a huge smile on his face. Misty smacks him hard in the head with her hand.

" Shut up." Misty says.

" Oh fine, Godzilla." Ash says. " OW!"

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They finally get to Minnesota City, where all the trouble starts.

" So, uh, now that we’ve checked into the hotel, now what?" Misty asks.

" Well duh! We check out the gym!" Ash says.

" Why?" Misty asks.

" Haven’t you realized when we MEET the gym leader we know more about what to do in the battle?" Ash asks.

" Don’t you mean you?" Misty asks.

" Nevermind." Ash says. They walk to the gym in silence. They walk in the sliding doors to the gym to find what looked like a Pokemon Mall.

" Woah. Ash, are you sure this is the gym?" Misty asks. Ash nods.

" It said Minnesota City gym on the outside." Ash says. A boy who looked a little older than Misty comes up to them and greets them.

" Hi! Welcome to the Minnesota City Gym. I’m the gym leader, Daniel." Daniel says, while greeting the two. He looks at Misty.

" Um, hi." Misty says.

" Aren’t you cute…" He says, smiling at her. Misty blushes. Ash grows a little jealous.

" Um, thanks." Misty says.

" Daniel, I’m the challenger…" Ash says in a low voice.

" Oh. Um, yes. What are your names?" Daniel asks.

" I’m Ash and this is my friend, Misty." Ash tells him.

" Hey Daniel, what kind of gym is this?" Misty asks.

" It’s a mixed Pokemon gym. Included is a mini Pokemon mall." Daniel says.

" Do you actually run this place on your own? You don’t look older than 17." Misty asks.

" No, my father helps out. He used to be the gym leader until this year." Daniel says. " Would you like me to show you two around?"

" Sure." Ash and Misty say in unison. As they follow Daniel, Ash and Misty talk quietly behind him.

" Dude he seems really nice." Misty whispers to Ash.

" Come on, he made one compliment." Ash says, trying to hide his jealousy.

" He has good taste…" Misty says, trying to make Ash jealous. And doing a good job.

" You don’t have a crush on him now, do you?" Ash asks quietly.

" Maybe, why would you care?" Misty asks with a smile, trying to get the answer she wanted.

" Who said I did?" Ash asks. Misty glares at him and runs up to talk to Daniel.

" Whatever…" Ash says to himself quietly. Through the introduction of the gym, Ash quietly follows behind Misty and Daniel, really pissed off.

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Later that night back at the hotel…

" He asked you out?!" Ash yells.

" Yeah, he did. Why are you making it such a big deal?" Misty asks.

" Because he’s not the right guy for you." Ash says.

" Why?" Misty asks.

" Because… he’s not." Ash says.

" Ash! Listen, you may not like him, but tomorrow night I’m going to go out with him." Misty says. Ash sighs.

" Whatever you say." Ash says.

" Well, you can get into the bed now." Misty says. (They have to share one)

" Ok. I’ll see you in the morning Misty." Ash says. Misty shuts off the light, and is immediately sleeping. Ash lays awake for hours just watching Misty sleep. He couldn’t think of her being with another boy. He wanted her for himself. Eventually he gives up on thinking, kisses Misty on the forehead, and falls asleep.



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The next evening…

" Misty, are you ready? Daniel is going to be here in about ten minutes!" Ash asks.

" Yeah, I’m coming out in a sec." Misty yells back. About two minutes later she steps out of the hotel bathroom. Ash is speechless. She is wearing the new sparkly aqua tank top Ash had bought her for her birthday. She had her hair down and curled.

" Wow, you look great." Ash says.

" Thanks. Hey Ash, you sure you don’t want to come along?" Misty asks. " I’d feel a bit more comfortable."

" Nah. I want you to enjoy your date." Ash says. Misty smiles.

" You are really sweet." Misty says and kisses him on the cheek. Although she had kissed him on the cheek before, they both sensed feeling in the kiss. Ash was about to give her a kiss on the lips, when someone knocked on the door. Misty breaks the embrace.

" Um, must be Daniel." Misty says. " I’ll be home in about two hours, ok?" Misty asks.

" Ok. Be careful." Ash says.

" Bye!" She says, opens the door, and walks out of the room. Ash automatically walks over to the desk, and takes out a piece of paper and a pen. He writes something, and when he finishes, gathers his stuff. He leaves the note on the desk, and leaves the room. Forever.

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When Misty gets back…

" I can’t wait to see Ash again. The date was horrible…" She thinks to herself as she opens the hotel door. She walks in.

" Ash? Ash, where are you?" She asks, looking for him in the room. She spots the note on the desk. She goes to it, and opens it. It reads:

My Dearest Misty,

I don’t know what to say. I have loved you since I’ve met you. Tonight, when you went out with Daniel, I finally got the message you don’t feel for me the same way I feel for you. I can’t be around you anymore without being hurt. I thought it is best that I just continue my journey without you. I wish you best of luck in life.

Love, Ash

Misty was shocked. He really did care for her. She felt so stupid, for she was going to tell him then and there, if he was there, that she loved him back. Tears poured out of her eyes.

" I’ve got to find him." Misty says quietly to herself. The next day she checks out of the hotel and runs to catch up to Ash.

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About a year later…

Misty had given up her search on Ash. Instead, she went back to Pallet Town to stay with Delia, Ash’s mother, to wait for his return. In odd coincidence, on that same day a year…

" Misty, breakfast is ready!" Delia yells. Misty emerges from the guest bedroom she was staying in. She has finally become a beautiful young woman.

" Coming!" Misty says as she runs down the stairs. While she does, the doorbell rings.

" Misty hon, can you get that?" Delia asks.

" Sure!" Misty yells. She goes to the door and opens it. At the door is Ash. A different Ash though, who had finally gone through puberty.

" Ash!" Misty shrieks, hugging him. Ash was surprised to see her there.

" Misty, what are you doing here?" Ash asks in surprise.

" I was waiting for you to come back." Misty says.

" Why?" Ash asks.

" I tried to find you after you ran away. I couldn’t, so I came here, expecting you’d finally come back." Misty says.

" You waited for me?" Ash asks. Misty takes his hand.

" Ash, I love you too!" Misty yells. " And not to mention the worst thing, I was going to tell you after my date with Daniel!"

" God now I feel like an idiot for bailing out." Ash says, rubbing his head.

" Don’t…" Misty says. She looks into his eyes, and they meet in a kiss. Delia walks in as this happens, and watches the two lovestruck teenagers.

" I thought they’d never admit how they felt." Delia thinks to herself, with a huge smile on her face. She quietly sneaks back to the kitchen. The teenagers break the kiss.

" God you are so beautiful…" Ash says, stroking her hair.

" You’ve changed… a lot." Misty says.

" Yeah… I guess so." Ash says.

" Why don’t we go up to my room, and talk. Sound good?" Ash asks.

" Yeah!" Misty says, takes his hand, and they leave off to go to Ash’s room.

Finished! Yay! I’m so tired. It’s now past midnight, and I’m going to fall asleep. Plz review me!