Author's note* By the way, my series of stories is kind of like a season so some of the stories might not seem like aaml but i try to stick it in every fic.*


Part 2
Love Can Find A Way

Misty: (crying) Ash, don't you dare leave me...

Misty then hears something behind her and turns around. She sees Brock and Tracey emerging from the rubble.

Misty: Brock! Tracey!

They both turn towards the sound of her voice.

Brock & Tracey: Misty!

They both run over to her.

Brock: Are you ok?

She sadly shakes her head. Just then Brock notices Ash next to her and starts to panic. Tracey also notices Ash.

Brock: Ash! What happened?!

Misty: He-he saved me...

Tracey: Come on, we have to try and get this board off of him.

With all 3 of them working together they finally remove it. Just then sirens are heard coming their way. Within seconds the ambulances arrive and several paramedics run out. They gather Ash onto a stretcher and load him into the ambulance. Officer Jenny then arrives.

Paramedic #1: There's another one over here!

Misty, Brock, and Tracey look to see who the paramedic was referring to and are surprised to see James on a stretcher with Jesse holding his hand.

Jenny: Miss, we'll need a full report back at the hospital.

Misty: Yeah, sure.

Suddenly something just hits Misty.

Misty: My sisters!

Jenny: Huh?

Misty: My sisters are in there! I have to find them!

Daisy: Misty!

They all turn to see all Daisy, Lily, and Violet running towards them.

Lily: Oh my gosh, like, are you ok?!

Misty: Yeah I'm fine, are you guys ok?

Violet: We're ok. We were just worried about you guys. Where's Ash?

Misty's eyes start to well up with tears. She tries hard not to cry but her emotions get the better of her. She tries to speak but no words come. Daisy figures out what's wrong and hugs her.

Daisy: Shh...it'll be ok. We're all here for you.

Misty: (crying) Th-thank you.

Lily: Come on, let's get to the hospital.

On the way there, Misty explains everything that happened to Officer Jenny. They arrive at the hospital in no time and place Ash into intensive care. After several quiet minutes a doctor comes out of Ash's room. Misty stops him.

Misty: Is he gonna be ok?

Doctor #1: I'm not sure, but we have him stable for now. It's just a matter of time until we know for sure.

Misty: Oh I see. Well, thank you.

The doctor nods then leaves. Misty just looks down sadly. She feels a hand on her shoulder. It's Brock.

Brock: Don't worry Misty, it'll be ok.

Tracey: Yeah, he'll make it.

Brock: Hey, maybe we should call Ash's mom.

Misty: I'll do it.

Brock: No, I'll do it. You stay here and wait for any news on Ash.

Misty: Ok, thank you Brock.

Brock: Hey, it's the least I can do.

Brock leaves the room to make the phone call. He dials the number and Ash's mom picks up.

Mrs. K: Hello, Ketchum residence. Oh hi Brock. How was dinner?

Brock: Well, that's not why I called. I'm afraid I have some bad news.

Mrs. K: (worried) What do you mean? What happened? Is everyone ok?

Brock explains to Ash's mom the explosion and the accident. She is silent for a moment.

Mrs. K: Is Ash gonna be ok?

Brock: I'm not sure, the doctor says that he's in stable condition.

Mrs. K: I'll be right there! I'll bring Pikachu and the others with me too.

Brock: OK, bye.

They hang up. Brock heads back into the main lobby, but sees that Misty, Tracey, and Misty's sisters are no where in sight. He approaches the person at the desk.

Brock: Excuse me, but do you happen to know where the group of people that were in here go?

She directs him to the room and he thanks her. As he enters the room he sees his friends all gathered around Ash's bed.

Brock: How's he doing?

Tracey: We don't know, the doctor hasn't returned yet. You call Ash's mom?

Brock: Yeah, she's on her way.

Just then Mrs. K runs in with Pikachu and Togepi. She catches a glimpse of her beaten son. (The pokemon translations will be in the parentheses, next to what that pokemon says.)

Mrs. K: Oh my goodness...my poor Ash. Who caused the explosion?

Tracey: It was Giovanni, the head of Team Rocket.

Mrs. K: Well he's not gonna get away with this! If he thinks he can just hurt my son and get away with it, he's wrong! I'll hunt him down and make him pay for what he did to my Ash.

Tracey: By the way, whatever happened to Jesse and James?

Brock: I think their in the next room, but I'm not sure.

Misty: (crying) Don't worry, it'll be ok Pikachu.

Pikachu is crying on its master's chest along with Misty.

Pikachu: (crying) Pikapi. (Ash.)

Misty: Ash, you have to be ok.

Mrs. K: Don't worry Misty, if I know my son...he'll be just fine. We'll leave so you can be alone.

Misty: Thanks guys.

Tracey, Brock, Mrs. K, Togepi, and Misty's sisters leave the room. Misty looks at Ash, thinking that at any moment he's gonna wake up.

Misty: Ash, I know you. I know your gonna make it through this. Don't let your pokemon journey stop here.

She takes his hand and gently caresses it against her face. Then she looks at her ring that Ash gave her that symbolized their love.

Misty: Ash I love you. Please wake up.

Pikachu: Pikachu pika pikapi. (You can do it Ash.)

Suddenly the first doctor walks in with some papers in his hand.

Misty: Well doctor, is he gonna be ok?

Doctor #1: (sighs) I'm still not sure. It could still be awhile before he wakes up.

Misty: (crying) I can't take this anymore!

She runs out of the room and right past her friends.

Brock: Misty wait!

Mrs. K: Brock stop. I think she just needs to be alone for now.

Brock nods while watching Misty's form disappear from sight. She runs right past James' room. Jesse sees her and decides to follow her. Misty sits down on a nearby bench and starts to cry. Misty hears footsteps behind her and turns around. It's Jesse.

Misty: What do you want?

Jesse: Nothing, I just thought I might sit with you.

There is a moment of silence.

Jesse: So, how is he?

Misty: I-I dunno.

Jesse: That twerp means a lot to you doesn't he?

Misty: He means everything to me.

Jesse smiles.

Jesse: I'm sorry.

Misty: It's ok. He'll be ok.

Jesse: (smiling) You sound confident.

Misty: (smiling) I am. How's James?

Jesse: He'll be ok, he's just resting now.

Misty: That's good to here...do you mind if I sit here by myself?

Jesse: Sure.

She walks away, but watches Misty from a window.

Jesse: Poor kid. It must be hard on her.

Meanwhile back in Ash's room...
Ash is having a dream...

*Dream*

Ash is running through a never-ending forest, yelling for Brock, Misty, Tracey, and Pikachu.

Ash: Hey! Where are you guys? Come on, this isn't funny.

Suddenly 2 figures emerge. Its Misty and some hooded figure.

Ash: Misty!

Misty: (coldly) Who are you?

Ash: Huh? Misty what's wrong with you, don't you recognize me?

Misty: (with an attitude) Uh, not really.

They walk right past him.

Ash: Misty wait! Misty I-

Misty: Save it!

They disappear from sight. He tries to run after them but can't.

Ash: No Misty. No.

Mrs. K: Ash come on. Wake up.

Brock: Ash.

Pikachu: Pikapi! (Ash!)

Ash: Misty no!

Ash jerks from side to side calling out Misty's name.

Tracey: Ash wake up.

Ash: Aah! Huh? No...thank goodness it was only a dream.

Brock: Sounded more like a nightmare to me.

Ash looks around to see everyone gathered around his bed.

Ash: What happened?

Tracey: Don't you remember the explosion?

Ash: Uh...sort of.

Mrs. K: Oh Ash, I'm so glad your ok.

Ash: Yeah, sorry to worry you mom.

Pikachu: Pikapi! (Ash!)

Ash: Hey there buddy.

It jumps into Ash's open arms and he gives it a big hug.

Ash: I missed you buddy.

Pikachu: Pika pikachu chu. (I missed you too.)

Tracey: (curious) So I guess your dream was abut Misty?

Ash: Huh? Oh yeah. It was terrible. Some weird hooded guy was walking with her, she acted like she didn't even know me. It was scary.

Mrs. K: Misty could never forget you.

Daisy: Yeah, like, your about the only thing that she's been thinking about this whole time.

Ash: Where is she anyways?

Lily: She went outside, she looked pretty upset.

Ash: I better go find her.

Mrs. K: No Ash. Your still weak, you have to rest.

Ash: Mom this is something I have to take care of first. I promise I'll come back.

Mrs. K: (sighs) Well, ok. I know I probably won't be able to stop you. Go ahead.

Ash: Thanks mom.

He hugs her then exits the room.

Doctor #1: Um, Mr. Ketchum, I think you should go back to your room. Your still in pretty bad shape.

Ash: I'll be ok. I just have to do something first.

Jesse recognizes the voice and turns around.

Jesse: Hey kid.

Ash: Hey, where's Misty?

She points outside.

Ash: Thanks.

He proceeds outside.

Jesse: Hmm, that girl was right after all. That kid really is tough.

Misty looks up to see a shooting star streaking across the sky. She closes her eyes and makes a wish. She puts her head in her hands and begins to cry. Just then she feels 2 warm hands caressing her face and hugging her tightly.

Misty: Huh?

She looks up to see Ash's warm smile.

Misty: (crying) Ash!

Ash: (smiling) Misty.

Misty: Oh Ash, I was so worried about you.

Ash: I know and I'm sorry. I love you Mist.

Misty: I love you too Ash.

They embrace and kissed for what seemed like a lifetime.

Misty: Don't you ever scare me like that again.

Ash: Ok, I'll try.

Misty: I'm serious. I don't ever wanna lose you.

She cries in his arms.

Ash: You won't, I promise. I'm always gonna be here for you.

Misty: Yeah, I know. Let's get back inside.

Ash: Ok.

They head back inside and go to Ash's room.

Ash: See mom. I'm back, just like I promised.

Mrs. K: Yes I know and I'm very glad your ok.

Misty: Pikachu was just as worried as we were, right Pikachu?

Pikachu: Pika. (Yeah.)

Ash: I'm really sorry I worried all of you.

Brock: We're just glad your ok.

Ash: Hey do you guys mind if I talk to Misty alone?

Mrs. K: Not at all.

Tracey: We'll be right outside if you need anything.

Ash: Thanks Trace.

Brock: It's really good to have you back.

Ash: Thanks Brock.

They leave the room and close the door behind them.

Misty: So what did you want to talk to me about?

Ash: Do I really need a reason to talk to you?

Misty: (smiling) Not really. So what's on your mind?

Ash: Not much. Um...well, there is something.

Misty: Well?

Ash: Are you good at interpreting dreams?

Misty: Why?

Ash: Before I woke up I had this dream.

Misty: What was it about?

He tells her exactly what he told his other friends.

Misty: Hmm, that's weird, but you have to understand that it was only a dream.

Ash: I know, but I can't help but think that it means something. It felt weird.

Misty: I'm sure it was nothing. Don't worry about it.

She smiles at him.

Ash: What?

Misty: (smiling) I was just thinking how lucky I am to have someone like you with me.

Ash: (smiling) Well I'm pretty lucky too. I mean, I have you with me don't I?

Misty: Yeah I guess...I love you.

Ash: I love you too.

They wrap their arms around each other, unaware that they are being spied on.

Brock: (from outside) Aww, that's so cute.

Mrs. K: Well it seems like my boy is finally growing up.

Tracey: He's definitely gone a long way.

Mrs. K: He couldn't have gotten this far without any of you. I'm so glad that my son has such good friends to watch over him. I know he does things without thinking but, that's just how he is. When he first left on his pokemon journey I was worried that he would meet up with the wrong crowd, but now I see that I was wrong. He has really good taste in friends.

Brock: Thanks Mrs. Ketchum.

Tracey: Yes thank you.

Pikachu: Pikachu pikapi pikachupi. (I love Ash and Misty.)

They return their attention back to Ash and Misty.

Brock: Those 2 are quite a sight.

Tracey: You can say that again.

Mrs. K: He's still got a long way to go and he can't do that without you guys there to coach him.

Brock: We're always gonna be there for him, through thick and thin.

Back in the room...

Misty: I can't believe all this happened.

Ash: Me neither. It's amazing what can happen on our journey.

Misty: I know.

Just then Mrs. K walks in.

Mrs. K: Sorry to barge in on you like this, but its getting late. The doctor thinks you should get your rest.

Ash: Ok mom. You can go home now if you want, I'll be fine.

Mrs. K: Well, I don't know. Hmm...well I'll go only if Misty stays with you.

Misty: Huh?

Mrs. K: Would you please keep an eye on my son and make sure he doesn't get himself into anymore trouble?

Misty: Oh sure Mrs. K, I'll watch him.

Mrs. K: Thank you Misty. Well, then I guess I'll be on my way. Good-bye honey, I love you.

Ash: Love you too mom.

She leaves.

Ash: Well I guess its just the 2 of us again.

Misty: Yeah, but I want you to get some rest.

Ash: I'm fine though.

Misty: I promised your mom, so get to bed. I'll be right outside. Goodnight.

She kisses him on the forehead.

Ash: Is that the best you can do?

Misty: What are you talking about?

Ash: Come on, that was weak. I know you can do better than that.

Misty: Ok, fine then.

She kisses him long and hard on the lips. When she releases, Ash is stunned.

Misty: Is that better?

Ash: Much better.

Misty: (laughing) Now goodnight.

Ash: Oh and Misty?

Misty: Now what?

Ash: I love you.

Misty: (smiling) I love you too Ash.

She turns off the light and leaves. As Misty closes the door, she sees Brock and Tracey staring at her.

Misty: What?

Tracey: You guys sure took a long time.

Brock: (smiling) Yeah. What were you 2 doing?

Misty: Just talking.

Brock: (still smiling) About what?

Misty: None of your business Brock! Now if you don't mind, I'm going to go talk to Ash's doctor. Is that ok with you?

Brock: (saluting her) Oh of course!

Misty: (shaking her head) Brock, your impossible. Anyways, I'll be right back.

Misty proceeds down the hallway.

Misty: (thinking) Boy, what a day. It seems like trouble is always following us. I'm glad everything is ok.

Misty finds Ash's doctor and talks to him about Ash's condition. Several minutes later she returns to see Tracey running towards her.

Tracey: Hey Misty!

Misty: Huh? Oh hey Tracey. What's up?

He rushes over to her with something in his arms.

Tracey: Here.

He hands her Togepi.

Misty: Oh thanks Tracey. Hey Togepi, did you miss mommy?

Togepi: Choki! (Yup!)

Togepi then starts to point at Ash's hospital room.

Togepi: Chok choki prii? (Is that daddy's room?)

Misty: Yeah Togepi, that's daddy's room.

Togepi then starts to chirp wildly.

Misty: Huh? What's wrong Togepi?

Togepi: Choki choki priii! ( I wanna see daddy!)

Misty: Oh, I'm sorry Togepi, but daddy's sleeping now.

Togepi starts to cry.

Misty: Oh don't cry Togepi. You'll see daddy soon enough.

Brock: Come here to Uncle Brock Togepi.

He takes Togepi from Misty.

Brock: Don't worry Togepi, he's just resting. You can see him later.

Togepi then starts to cry worse than before. (That thing can get soooo annoying!)

Brock: (handing it back to her) Uh...here.

Misty: Gee, thanks Brock.

Brock: Uh, hehe your welcome.

Misty rolls her eyes then directs her attention back to Togepi.

Misty: There there now Togepi. Please don't cry. How about this. What if we go take a peek into daddy's room, would you like that?

Togepi: Priii!!! (Yeah!!!)

Misty: Ok, but you have to promise to be quiet ok.

Togepi: Choki. (Ok.)

Misty: Ok then let's go.

Misty opens the door and walks in. She sees a dim light. Inside Ash is reading some kind of book.

Misty: (raising an eyebrow) So you aren't sleeping?

Ash: (looking up) Huh? Oh, uh misty, long time no see. I was just...uh...

Misty: (shaking her head) Yeah yeah yeah, its ok. Anyways I'm glad your awake, you have a visitor.

Ashy: I do, who?

Misty: Here.

She hands Togepi to Ash.

Ash: Oh hi Togepi.

Togepi: Choki! (Daddy!)

Misty: It sounds like its happy to see its daddy.

Ash: Well, I'm happy to see you too Togepi.

Togepi: Prii!

Misty: So what were you reading?

Ash: Oh its just a book on pokemon strategies.

Misty suddenly let's out a big yawn.

Ash: (smiling) Well, I'm sorry if I'm boring you.

Misty: (smiling) No, its not that. I'm just really tired. It's been a long day.

Ash: Maybe you guys should head home. I'll be ok.

Misty: Ha, not a chance. I'm staying with you until your out of here. Remember, I promised your mom.

Ash: Yeah, I know I know.

Misty: And besides...if anything else were to happen to you...I don't know what I'd do. You scared me back there...I'd thought I'd lost you.

Ash: You could never lose me. I'm always gonna be here for you, no matter what.

Misty: I know. Besides, if you weren't here who would be Togepi's daddy?

Ash: Uh, Brock.

Misty lightly hits him on the head.

Misty: Oh please. Don't be stupid. Brock's not the fathering type.

Ash: And I am?

Misty: Nope, but your getting there. You just need a little more practice, right Togepi?

Togepi: Prii! (Right!)

Misty: Aside from me, Togepi likes you best.

Ash: Aww, is that right Togepi?

Togepi: Choki! (Yup!)

Misty: Well, come one Togepi. We'd better let daddy rest.

Togepi: (sadly) Choki.

She sets it down and it walks outside with Brock and Tracey.

Misty: We'll be out in the waiting room if you need anything.

Ash nods. She kisses him lightly on the cheek, then leaves. A smile plays over Ash's lips as he finally gets to sleep. Just then a nurse approaches Misty.

Nurse #1: Excuse me miss, but would you like me to roll in an extra bed?

Misty: Huh?

Nurse #1: Well, I just recently heard about what's happened, the accident and all. I was just wondering if you'd like to be in the same room as your friend. It must be very nerve-racking to be going through all this at such a young age.

Misty: Well, you got that right. Could you do that please?

Nurse #1: Why of course.

She runs off to get the bed.

Misty: Brock, I think I'm gonna sleep with Ash tonight.

Brock: (sweatdropping) You...are?

Misty: No! Not like that! I meant that I was gonna sleep in an extra bed.

Brock: Oh, well in that case, ok.

Misty: Brock, sometimes I wonder what goes on in that head of yours.

Brock: (smiling) That's for me to know and you to find out.

Misty just rolls her eyes and goes into Ash's room to prepare for bed.

Nurse #1: (whispering) Ok, there you go miss.

Misty: Thank you.

The nurse leaves. Misty looks at Ash, who is still sleeping.

Misty: Night Ash. I love you.

Ash: I love you too.

Misty: Huh? Hey! I thought you were sleeping!

Ash: (snoring)

Misty: Your impossible.

With that said Misty goes to sleep.
Meanwhile...it looks as if Ash is having another dream. He is shaking wildly.

* Dream *

Ash: Huh? Where am I? Oh no, not again. I must be dreaming again. Come on Ash, snap out of it.

Evil laughing is heard followed by screams.

Ash: Huh?...Misty!

He runs and runs until he finds 2 figures.

Ash: Misty.

He sees her getting lashed by a strange hooded figure.

Ash: No! Stop!

Misty: (weakly) A-Ash?

Ash: Let her go right now!

The figure just ignores him.

Misty: A-Ash, please help me.

Ash starts to run towards her but is stopped by an invisible wall.

Ash: Huh? No! Let me through!

The figure continues to do its job as Misty's screams echo through Ash's head.

Ash: Misty!

Misty: Ash, wake up.

Ash: No Misty!

Misty: Ash, come on.

Ash: Huh?

He quickly jolts up.

Misty: Hey, what's wrong? You were screaming.

Ash: Misty...your ok.

Misty: Of course I am. Why wouldn't I be? Did you have another nightmare?

Ash: Yeah.

She gives him a big hug. Ash lets himself fall into her arms.


Ash: It seemed so real.

Misty: It was only a dream. Don't worry. I'm here.

Ash: (laughing lightly) And I thought I was supposed to be the tough one in the relationship, me being the guy and all. Here I am crying to you like a baby.

Misty: (laughing) Aww, its ok Ash. Are you feeling better now?

Ash: Yeah, thanks. I'll return the favor.

Misty: Ok Ash.

She kisses him on the forehead and goes to bed.

Misty: (thinking) Poor Ash. Why does he keep having these dreams? I hate to see him like this.

Ash: (thinking) Ugh, why do I keep having these dreams? It's driving me crazy. Mist...I can't stand to see you suffer...

The next morning Misty awakes to see that Ash is still sleeping. He starts to slowly get up.

Ash: Morning Misty.

Misty: Good morning. Feeling better?

Ash: Yeah, thanks.

Just then Brock barges in.

Brock: Good morning you 2 and how are we this morning?

Ash: Good, thanks Brock.

Tracey: Hey you 2. Sleep well?

Ash: Um, sort of.

Brock: Hey good news Ash. The doctors say that you can leave today. Isn't that great?

Ash: Yeah, it sure is. This has delayed us long enough. I think its time we continued on our journey.

Misty: Definitely. It'll be good to finally get out of this stuffy hospital. I think it'll be good for all of us. We could use the exercise. (thinking) Its good to see Ash his old self again. But I can't stop thinking about these dreams.

She sighs.

Ash: What's wrong Misty?

Misty: Nothing, don't worry about it.

Ash: Hmm...So where are we headed to next?

Brock: (looking at a map) It looks like there's a gym nearby. You can win a Nichigo badge there.

Misty: Nichigo?

Brock: Yeah, I think it means japanese in japanese.

Ash: All right! I can't wait. Are you gonna come with us Tracey?

Tracey: Thanks for the offer, but I think I'm gonna stay here a little longer with Professor Oak.

Ash: Ok, we'll miss you.

Tracey: Yeah, I'll miss you guys too.

Brock: Hey Ash, me and Tracey are gonna go downstairs and check you out.

Ash: Ok, we'll meet you downstairs.

They leave.

Misty: I'm really gonna miss Tracey.

Ash: Yeah, me too.

Misty: Its good to see you back to normal again.

Ash: Thanks. Now come on, lets go!

Misty: Well someone seems eager.

Ash: You bet. I have a gym badge to win.

They leave, but first they stop at the front desk.

Ash: Excuse me miss, but do you know if Jesse and James have checked out yet?

Girl: (looking at a computer) Yes they did, just this morning.

Ash: Oh thanks.

They leave.

Misty: Bye Tracey, we'll really miss you.

Tracey: Same here, bye guys.

Ash: Bye.

They head off.

Brock: (pointing towards the horizon) Ha! And we're off!

He starts to march away.

Misty: Ash wait.

She pulls him back and they embrace in a long kiss.

Narrator: The power of love conquers over all, as our 2 heroes have just figured out. Now that Ash and company are back on track what adventures await them? Will Ash win his next badge? And what of his mysterious nightmares? All these questions and more will be revealed next time.

*Yes! I'm done! Well, this one didn't quite come out as i hoped it would, but oh well. I tried. I know it may be a bit mushy but that's just how I write. I mean come on, I am 16 years old and love is everywhere. I can't stand it! I find that writing fanfiction is a way of expressing how I would feel if I had a boyfriend. Man, I love to dream...*