Growlithe Love **Part 8 The Stranger** *sniff sniff* So sad. Their hearts are broken. Just read. Sharon's not in this one. Neither is May. Please read The Songs if you can. Characters: Ash/Misty/Sharon: 15 Brock: 18 May: 13 3/4 Max: 11 Water: 2 1/2 Ashes: 2 1/2 Pikachu: ? David: 15 1/2 ------------------------------------------------------------- "DON'T!! Don't say that name. I lost her Max! I lost my love. I'll never get her back!" Ash yelled loudly. He got up, wiped his eyes, brushed the dirt from his pants, and started walking again. Max and Brock followed in silence. They had gone,everyone had gone away. "Excuse me Miss." The train conductor said. Misty awoke. She looked around. Then she remembered. She remembered seeing Ash kiss May and the passion she saw when they kissed. Misty also remembered that she was at Pokemon City. Misty at first felt angry at the man who stood before her because he interrupted her wonderful dream. Misty was laying in a field of flowers. It was so peaceful there. The sun felt warm on her skin, the slight breeze that ruffled her red hair, and the quiet sounds of pokemon enjoying the nice day too. But, there was something missing. Misty knew what was missing, she was alone. She sighed and closed her eyes for a little. Then she heard a voice. "Misty." It called, "Misty, I'm here!" It was Ash. He was running through the field toward her. Misty stood up and jumped into his open arms. They fell backwards onto the ground. But, it didn't hurt. The flowers and grass was so soft that it cushioned the lovers' fall. Misty put her head on Ash's shoulder. "I thought you left me." She whispered. "Me? Leave you? Never." Ash leaned in to kiss her softly and lovingly. Their lips almost met. That was when the conductor interrupted. Misty sighed. 'You don't love him anymore, you can't.' But, she knew that it wasn't true. "Yes sir?" Misty asked sleepily. "We're at Pokemon City." He replied. "Oh, thank-you." She said. "Your welcome." The man smiled warmly and walked off. Misty gathered her things and got off the train. She decided to go to a Pokemon Center. Little did she know that she was being watched. As soon as she was a certain distance away David stealthily walked out of the train. 'Just you wait Misty. You will be mine. You will be.' He thought. David set off after Misty, careful not to lose sight of her. Misty walked around the city until she found the Pokemon Center. "Hello dear, what's your name? Misty, isn't it?" Nurse Joy asked. "Yes, I'm Misty Waterflower. One room please. Oh, and, could you take care of my pokemon for me?" Misty asked while setting her Pokebelt on the counter." "Certainly, dear. Certainly. Here's your key. Room 111." "Thank-you." Misty took the key from Nurse Joy's hand and walked to Room 111. When she entered the room she was exhausted. Misty unpacked and then collapsed onto the bed. "Misty..." She heard His voice again. Misty grabbed a pillow and put it on top of her head. "LEAVE ME ALONE!!" She screamed. Then she fell asleep. Downstairs in the lobby David walked in. He strode toward the counter and asked for one room. "Hello again David. Room 112" Said Nurse Joy dully. "Thanks." David took the key and walked to Room 112. He stopped for a moment by Room 111 to listen to the muffled sound of Misty's breathing. Then he entered his room and fell asleep. "Beep Beep Beep!!" the clock sounded. A drowsy Misty turned it off and covered her head with the pillow. Then she got up.Misty walked into the bathroom and brushed her hair and pulled it into the side ponytail. She then stared at the necklace in the mirror. Her chest burned like it had been ripped open. Misty wiped her eyes and walked out of her room and the center so she was outside. 'Time to start over.' She thought and started walking down the street and forcing a smile onto her face. As Misty walked, the necklace felt like it weighed a ton. She was constantly aware of it, and therefore constantly thinking of Ash. "Pika pi!" Misty froze and turned around, only to see a trainer and her Pikachu. 'Snap out of it Misty!' She told herself and kept walking. "Misty..." 'Snap out of it!' "Mis-" "Leave me alone!" Misty yelled and fell to her knees. Everyone stopped and stared at her. She got up and started running back to the pokemon center, tears spilling out of her eyes as she ran. "Misty?! What's wrong?" Asked Nurse Joy, but she ignored her and ran to her room and slammed the door. She grabbed a box, ripped off the necklace, and put it in. Then she grabbed Ashes' pokeball and put it in too. Misty then started ripping everything else that reminded her of Ash and shoving it into the box as well. After that was done she grabbed tape and tapped the whole entire box shut. Misty waited a minute. Silence. Another minute. More silence. She was free. Finally free. "Knock knock." Said a deep voice at the door. Misty got up and opened the door to see David. "Wh-why are y-y-you here?" She asked, wiping her eyes. "I left early yesterday and when I was walking over here I saw you running back. What's wrong?" He asked, sounding concerned. Misty was unsure, but, just like on the day they met, she felt she could trust him. She stood back and sat on the bed. He followed and sat next to her. "A-Ash left me f-f-for May!" She sobbed. "But, why would anyone leave you? It doesn't make sense. I honestly don't know what he sees in her." David said. Misty burst into tears. He wrapped his arms around her and she cried into his shoulder. "Do you want to talk about it?" He asked after a while. "Sure, but not now." Misty agreed. "Alright. How about tomorrow? Around noon? We could grab a coffee." "Yeah, that'll be good. "See you tomorrow." He got up and walked out of the room. "It's a date." He whispered. -------------------------------------------------------------- There! I have FINALLY got that chapter finished! I know it was supposed to be called The Stranger but who cares? I don't. Questions? Comments? Suggestions? Then review!Till next time! ~Kicon