Disclaimer: did I say I owned pokemon? Did I open my mouth and say I owned pokemon? I didn't think so. Author's Notes: Well R.A.W. or 'Robert Anthony Williams,' is back with more. Chapter 2 Song: -The Truth Be Told by R.A.W. Ash was a little shocked. Sabrina had just appeared out of nowhere, recited some ancient prophecy, and said the world was gonna end. Ash snapped out of it and asked what he could do to prevent all that stuff from happening? What does it mean the embodiment of dark? What's the aura of light? What-. He had a million more questions, but she held up her hand to silence him. I can't tell you Ash, she said. You should only know that you play a very important part in the comings and goings of the earth. You're a very special person. More than you'll ever know. It's already too late to stop the prophecy from coming true, but the world be saved, depending on you. It all begins very soon. Just one question, he pleaded. Why me? She looked in his eyes and said simply, "it's your destiny". Ash headed back to camp. He noticed that the others were looking a little worried, but he was too tired to talk so, ignoring their questions he went into his tent and immediately collapsed. As he drifted into a deep sleep, he wondered what the prophecy meant and why he always had to be the hero. Why was he the chosen one? Why him? (Morning) Ash and co. quietly packed ate breakfast, packed up camp, and continued on their way. Ash was happy that the others had decided not to question him about last night's events. He wasn't sure if he wanted to tell them. He knew they would just worry. Anyway, he wasn't feeling too pleased that destiny seemed to have chosen him again for an earth threatening event. He wasn't too sure if he wanted to get involved this time. He was starting to wonder if his past efforts were even worth it. After a while Misty breaks the silence. Ash, can we rest soon? This heat's almost unbearable and my feet hurt! Ash, lost in his thoughts, doesn't hear her. Misty gets angry, thinking he's ignoring her. ASH, she screamed! WHAT? I'M TALKING TO YOU, THAT'S WHAT! She shot back. WELL, WHAT DO YOU WANT? I WANT TO TAKE A REST MR. POKEMON MASTER! FINE! He said. He points to a small clearing he recently noticed. WE CAN REST OVER THERE! FINE! She agreed. After they set up camp, Brock decided to make his Lazy Boy No-Chew Stew. Misty announced she was going to wash up for lunch. Tracy went to go find something to trace, and Ash decided to rest in the shade of a tree. As he chilled, he thought about what Sabrina had said. "It is your destiny." 'Why is it my destiny?' Ash pondered. 'Why is it always me? I never asked for any of this, so why am I always the chosen one? What did I do to deserve this? What makes me so special? Why not someone like Richie?' The question he asked the most was, 'what would happen, should I fail?' Misty wandered through the forest, leaves falling and branches scratching her bare arms, looking for a stream or pond to wash up in. as she walked through the flowers, watching the butterfree flit around, spreading their spores, she thought of ash. 'Ash, I wish I could tell you how I feel. How everyday I wake up and think of you. How I long to be more than friends. But, instead I keep pushing you away, hiding behind my anger because of my fear of rejection. Now, I've made you so angry you won't even talk me. There has to be some way to get over my fear and confess. Wait a minute, today's Ash's birthday! He's fifteen today! I didn't get him a present! He probably thinks we forgot all about it. Maybe that's why he's so depressed.' "What the hell was that?!" "What the hell was that?!" all of a sudden, misty saw a bright flash of light up ahead. Misty figured it was probably someone having a pokemon battle. She was curious as to who could be out in this neck of the woods. She pushed her way passed the foliage till she came to a lake. There was a Black man standing by it. He was tall, lightly built, and wore all purple. He had black, curly hair, and a long tail. He wiped his glasses off on his shirt, and Misty noticed he had deep, purple eyes. He looked around, and started to sing. "Why, must it be this way? Why can't we have a special day? Why, must it be like this? Why can't we have a day of bliss? The world around us is not what it seems. I'm going crazy. Why must I be me? I'm going mad. Why must that be? What's the point of living if you can't live you dreams? I feel confused. Is that so bad? Why should I be happy, when the worlds so sad? The way of humans, makes me so upset. But, I'll keep on trying; I'm not giving up yet! Why, must it be this way? Why can't we have a special day? Why, must it be like this? Why can't we have a day of bliss? The rulers of the Earth are so insane! They take our money, and what do we gain? A planet that's dying; it's falling apart! They could fix it all, if they'd just have a heart! You try to be successful, yet they push you down! Living on this planet, one can easily drown! They care about no one. They're filled with greed! You can never be a follower; you must get up and lead! Why, must it be this way? Why can't we have a special day? Why, must it be like this? Why can't we have a day of bliss? We live and die here, but what is the use? No one ever listens, or cares for our views. It's never a good reason. It's just an excuse. But, we keep on trying, trying is what we choose! We live on this earth. But, what is our worth? Only when we leave it will the truth come forth! We live and die here. We laugh and cry here. But, when we shout from the mountain, will anyone hear? We live on this earth. But, what is our worth? Only when we leave it will the truth come forth! We live and die here. We laugh and cry here. But, when we shout from the mountain, will anyone hear? Why, must it be this way? Why can't we have a special day? Why, must it be like this? Why can't we have a day of bliss? Why can't we have, a day of bliss?" Misty couldn't help but, be impressed by his beautiful voice. She wondered if he mad that song himself, and what he was really saying. Who was this mysterious stranger? Then he spoke. "hello, Misty." Misty jumped. "how do know my name?" she asked. "how did you even know I was here?" Misty felt something on her shoulder, and yelled. Ash and Brock were eating bowls of the stew, and wondering what was keeping Misty. Her share was getting cold. While they were waiting Brock took the time to ask Ash why he was looking so down. "come on, Ash." Brock started. You can say that you're fine all day, but I know something's wrong. Now what is it? Last night you came back, looking as if you'd seen a ghost! Did something happen?" Ash let out a sigh. "look brock, I just don't feel like talking about it right now." "why?" asked brock. "Is it something embarissing? Is it about misty?" he asked, smirking. "no, that's not it at all!" ash stated, blushing. "well, I don't see why you can't just tell me then." Brock said, exasperated. "it's not like you have to save the world, or anything." Ash just gave him a look. Brock stared at him. "you're kidding, right?" before ash could answer, they heard a scream. "that was misty!" brock said, a worried expression on his face. Ash jumped up and called Pikachu. "let's go!" They ran off in Misty's direction. A/N: sorry this is so short. I've been kinda strapped for time. The next one will be longer though. The mysterious stranger will be revealed! Or will he? Tune in then, and remember, if you want some more, you MUST review! Misty: will you get me off of this cliff?! RAW: what are you doing down there?! Misty: you're the one who decided to do a cliffhanger!! RAW: whoops, my bad! *snaps his fingers and Misty appears next to him* Misty: wha? How? Who? H-h-how did you do that? RAW: I have my ways! Tune in next time, ya hear?