How you all doing? I’m back to write my first full fan fic. There will be quite a few songs sung in this one, and I hope you will like it. Lyrics will be bold italics.
Ash: 18
Misty:18
Brock:23
Luke:18
Nik: 18
Love in a Spotlight
“ Hey guys, take a look at this.” Luke called from far ahead, pointing at a large poster that had been plastered all over the street. Ash and Misty came running up to see what was up, but Brock took his time getting over there due to the fact there were a lot of collage girls performing a jazz number behind them and Brock was a bit reluctant to leave. “ It’s a talent show that’s being held in the next city.” Luke explained as Brock came sulking up. “ All the best performers will be there, first prize gets 10,000 bucks.”
“That would be fun to go see! God knows we need a break.” Misty implied.
“And maybe there will be some beautiful girl who needs some company.” Brock exclaimed, his face suddenly lighting up.
“I wasn’t talking about being in the audience, I was talking about being in the show! Getting up on stage and hearing everyone in the crowd cheering for you, being the highlight of the hour, just to let yourself go. That’s what I’m talking about.”
Ash and the others just looked at Luke with looks of doubt in their eyes. After a couple minutes, Ash finally snapped to attention, “Sure, but only if Brock and Misty join in our fun too.” Ash turned to face Brock and Misty with a smile that not even a model could resist.
“I don’t know Ash-,” Misty began.
“ Come on Mist,” Ash urged, putting an arm around her shoulders, “You are the best singer I have ever heard. And you’re a good dancer. You have no reason not to get up there, and show off like you always wanted to.”
“Well, it couldn’t hurt-,” Misty said, blushing a bit.
“ That’s the spirit Misty! How ‘bout you Brock? “ Luke asked.
“ No way, forget it, I am not going to embarrass myself in public.” Brock told the die-hard kid.
“ You mean like you embarrassed yourself back there with those cheerleaders?” Luke inquired.
“Oh, umm.” Brock was speechless. It was true that he embarrassed himself pretty badly.
“Tell me Brock, women movie stars are hot, right?”
“Yea, your point is?”
“ I said the best performers will be there at the talent show. You don’t think there will be movie stars?”
All of a sudden Brocks face get struck with understanding. He did this flash step thing and the next thing Ash knew, he was standing beside a Brock with neat, combed hair and a corsage in the vest of a black tuxedo. “Show time!
The entrance to the theater where the show was being held was extremely extravagant.
The large oak doors were polished and made them shine in the sun. There was a border of gold and two large dragonites launching flames into the air were carved into its beautiful wood. Ash and the others were in total awe at the sight of the huge palace-like building. Just standing there, basking in its glory, made us feel like we were on holy ground.
“Wow. It’s beautiful.” Misty exclaimed, her voice almost a whisper. Everybody else just kind of nodded and started towards the door. Before he could get very far, Misty pulled Luke out of the group and off to the side. “Luke, can I tell you something, and you not tell anyone else, especially Ash?” Her voice quivered at the mention of Ash’s name.
Luke was confused, and wanted to know what was up. “Sure, what is it?”
Misty took a deep breath, “I think I’m falling love with Ash. The way he held me back there, when he was telling me to sing at the show, I didn’t want it to stop. I just wanted to be in his loving embrace for the rest of time. Is that normal?”
Luke broke into a wide smile. “Of corse it is.” Luke paused for a moment, then continued. “Love is a very complicated thing Misty, it can make you feel like nothing can go wrong, than the next second, it can rip your heart out, leaving you alone and wanting. Love is something every person wants sometime in their life, but some never find love because they are to scared of what the consequences might be. They let their love for that person get in the way of telling that person that they love them. Basically, I cannot help you with actually telling Ash you love him, but what I can tell you is that if you do love Ash, and want to be together with him forever, than chase him. Don’t let him get away from you. And I will help any way I can.”
Misty started crying and gave Luke a hug. “Thanks Luke. I will tell Ash, but not yet. I have an idea.” She got out of Luke’s arms, dried her eyes, and went to catch up with Ash and Brock. Luke stood there a moment smiling, then realized he was supposed to be up there helping Misty and hurried to close the gap.
When Ash noticed that Misty pulled Luke away, Ash turned to Brock, “Hey Brock, can I tell you something? And promise you won’t tell anyone?” Ash asked, some color coming to his cheeks.
Brock kept walking, which made Ash keep walking, “O.K. what’s on your mind?”
“What is it called when you want to be with someone, no matter what they do or where they go? When you want to help someone in whatever they decide to do with there lives, and hold them and make them feel O.K. whenever they fail or get scared. What is that feeling called?
“That is love Ash, why do you ask?” Brock inquired.
“That’s the way I feel towards Misty.” Ash said, staring back at the fiery redhead that was his friend.
“Well Ash,” Brock started, pulling Ash’s body around to face the other way. “You finally have grown up and seen the effect girls will have on you.” Brock sighed. “Misty and you have been together for five years, its natural you want to be with her. And I back you up on that. If you want to be with her and take care of her for the rest of your life. Then, I think you should tell her how you feel. I can’t tell you how to do it or when to do it, I can only watch from the sidelines. But I will offer my services to you in hopes that you get your girl.” Brock gave Ash a thumbs up and motioned behind them when he noticed Misty and Luke running to catch up.
Ash panicked and said, “I can’t tell her now, I’m not ready! Act natural.”
“What’s up, You look tense.” Misty asked in a concerned tone when she saw Ash standing rigid and looking straight forward.
‘Damn’ Ash thought. Cursing himself more in his head, he told her he was just nervous and walked towards the reception counter, Misty, Luke, and Brock following close behind.
Behind the counter was a young blond lady sitting and greeting everybody along the way. When the crew walked up to the counter, the blond looked up and asked them what they were going to be doing for their performance.
“I am going to sing a song I wrote myself. It’s called You’re an Ocean. I believe Misty here is going to sing as well. I don’t know what song though.” Luke explained .
“ I’m going to sing Heaven when you Kiss Me.”Misty said, pushing Luke out of the way.
“And I’m,” Brock said, shoving past Misty am going to sing my heart out in your honor. What song do you want me to-,” BAMM!!!! Misty slammed his head into next week with the mallet and just pulled him out of the way.
Ash slowly walked up to the receptionist and told her that he was going to sing as well.
“That’s great, what will you be singing?” She asked him while typing in his name.
“I’m going to sing Silly Love Songs, by the Wings.” Ash mumbled out.
“Alright, you will perform after Misty, Ash. Before Misty, is Luke. Than before Luke is a man named Nik Baucom.”
“Thanks. Lets go guys!” Misty yelled out. Ash and Misty rushed ahead while Luke went to go give a tape with the instrumental part of his song on it to the D.J. Brock had to talk to Luke about something.
When Luke came running back and saw Brock standing there waiting, he knew something was up. “What, you think I’m gonna get lost?”
“No. Luke, what did you and Misty talk about?” Brock asked in a serious tone.
Luke just smiled, “I can’t tell you, she asked me not to tell anyone.”
It was Brock’s turn to smile, “Thanks Luke, I now know what you talked about. Hurry, or we’ll never find them in this crowd.” Luke was confused, but decided not to push it.
The announcers voice boomed out over the dull roar of the crowd and echoed throughout the stadium. “Welcome to each and every one of you, I have never seen so many people show up to one of these shows.” And he was right, there were so many people in the stadium, Ash could only see a blur of faces. A knot formed in his throat at the thought of getting on stage in front of all those people. “Now, without further waiting, here comes the first contestant, Nik Baucom singing Wings of a Butterfly.”
Nik walked on stage, took a deep breath, and started to sing.
Heaven ablaze in our eyes,
were standing still in time.
Our blood on our hands is the wine,
we offer as sacrifice
Come on and show, them your love.
Rip out the wings of a butterfly,
for your soul, my love.
Rip out the wings of a butterfly
for your soul.
Ash was amazed at how good of a singer Nik was. But he didn’t care how good he was, he vowed to himself that he would win for Misty, and he is not someone that goes back on his word.
Misty, just muttered to herself the words of her song of choice, not paying attention to the song Nik was singing. She was pushing herself as hard as her body would allow her. She was determined to win, for Ash’s sake.
This endless mercy mile,
we’re crawling side by side.
With hell freezing over in our eyes,
gods kneel before our crime.
Come on lets show, them your love.
Rip out the wings of a butterfly,
For your soul, my love.
Rip our the wings of a butterfly
for your soul
(Rip out the wings of a butterfly)
don’t let go
(rip out the wings of a butterfly)
for your soul.
Luke was surprisingly calm listening to Nik sing so well. He was leaning on the wall behind the curtain, waiting for his chance to sing. He was smiling as though he was enjoying the competition, as though he wanted to win by the skin of his teeth. Ash couldn’t stand to see Luke be so calm, like he wasn’t nervous in the least.
Come on and show, them your love.
Rip out the wings of a butterfly
for your soul, my love.
Rip out the wings of a butterfly,
for your soul,
(rip out the wings of a butterfly)
Don’t let go,
(Rip out the wings of a butterfly)
For your soul.
The crowd went nuts. Everybody was yelling as loud as they can for the man who was now leaving the stage. Nik looked relieved to be off the stage and aback behind the curtain, but Ash couldn’t see why, the crowd loved him and he’s a good singer. As he walked by Luke, he greeted Luke with a “good luck” and got a “nice job” in return. Every body was patting him on the back while the final enthusiastic fans in the audience quieted themselves down to hear the announcer welcome the next singer.
When the crowd finally shut up, the announcer’s voice boomed through the theater once more. “That lovely performance was only the first of many to come, so please help me get our next contestant up to the spotlight! Come on up Luke!”
Luke took the cue and strolled casually on stage as an uproar went up and rung through Ash’s ears. Misty and Nik cheered just as loudly as the people in the audience, but Ash was still feeling the effect of the doubt he was feeling. He was doubting he could win this.
“Luke will sing a song that he apparently wrote himself, called You an Ocean.”
The music started to play and, ignoring the butterfly in his stomach, began to sing his song of choice.
Can you make it easier,
for me to understand.
How your holding my heart,
in your trembling hands.
I said rise so we’d be half-way,
up among the stars.
You may be from Venus,
but I’m definitely not from Mars.
You’re an ocean, you’re an ocean,
settle down, settle down, what’s the commotion?
I’m an island, but you’re an ocean.
It’s a stormy sea of love and emotion,
you got me suspended motionless in time.
Misty and Ash were astounded to hear that Luke could sing so well. The song was flowing out of his mouth cleanly and without a single hint of fear in his voice. The words were coming out fast, yet not a single word was slurred or mumbled. The crowd listened with intent, like he was some favorable actor or song writer. Ash had found another person who could sing excruciatingly well, that he would have to try to beat. That’s all he needs, more competition. Misty new that she would have to try her best to keep up with the immense amount of competition that was popping up in unlikely places. She thought she would be able to make it, but she wondered how Ash would sing.
Make the warm wind circle round,
my head just like you do.
If I could do it,
I’d be doing it to you.
I believe I’d buy whatever,
you would sell to me.
Nothing in my life
ever came with a guarantee.
You’re an ocean, you’re an ocean,
settle down, settle down, what’s the commotion?
I’m an island, but you’re an ocean.
It’s a stormy sea of love and emotion,
you got me suspended motionless in time.
I believe I’d buy whatever,
you would sell to me.
Nothing in my life
ever came with a guarantee.
You’re an ocean, you’re an ocean,
settle down, settle down, what’s the commotion?
I’m an island, but you’re an ocean.
It’s a stormy sea of love and emotion,
you got me suspended motionless in time.
The last guitar solo came to a halt and the crowd suddenly erupted in applause. The crowd started calling out Luke’s name, like they wanted him to sing an encore. Luke sighed and just smiled the biggest smile his face would allow. His heart was still racing from the fast paced song he had just finished, sweat was rolling down his shining face like dew rolls down a leaf after a long, summer rain. His breathing was slightly heavy, but looked like he could sing it again. The cheering was still going full blast when he walked off the stage and back behind the curtain. As he passed Ash, he gave the frightened kid a wink and mouthed, ‘Go for it,’ hoping that would calm him down. It did slightly help, but Ash wasn’t really paying attention to him, for now it was Misty’s turn to sing. He wanted to give her his undivided attention.
“Next up is the first, and only girl in this competition. Misty Waterflower is a fun loving girl with a lot of spunk. She is here to prove it. Here she is, Misty!”
Misty walked out onto the stage and every woman in the audience screamed in support of the lone girl going up against boys. She stumbled slightly on the way to the mic, and almost failed to regain her composure. She gave an embarrassed laugh, and felt her throat turn into sandpaper. She was about to leave the stage when she saw Ash’s chocolate eyes gazing into her’s with such compassion, all her troubles seemed to melt away. She wasn’t in a large theater filled with eyes peering down on her like she was some hunk of meat. She was in a small room with just her and Ash, nobody else. She wasn’t singing to hundreds of people, she was singing to one.
She cleared her throat and, without realizing what she was doing, she said, “Before I begin, I would like to dedicate this song to a very special person in my life. He has always been there for me, and I never really gave him the appreciation he deserved. This, is for you, Ash.” She finished and, as if on cue, the music started to play. Her troubles gone, all she thought about was winning Ash’s heart.
Ash was amazed when he heard Misty dedicating the song to somebody. She obviously knew the guy well, since she said he was always there for her. Then out of nowhere he got smacked upside the head. Ash turned and saw Luke with that don’t-be-stupid look on his face. Then it hit him. Ash suddenly rushed past Luke and towards the stairs. “Where you going Ash?” Luke called to the hurrying boy.
“To get my girl!” Ash yelled back, getting farther away from the stage. Luke couldn’t help but smile.
I'm in heaven when you kiss me
Show me how you miss me
Take me with you back to wonderland
I'm in heaven when you kiss me
Show me how you miss me
Take me with you back to wonderland
You capture me with a stare
I'll follow you anywhere
You lead me into temptation
I guess you need to enjoy
I'm like a kid with a toy
I'm losing my concentration
One kiss from you and I'm on fire
Your touch is all I desire
One look and you take me higher
You know I couldn't resist
Ya I miss...every time I'm with you
Every time that we kiss
Misty glanced over to the curtain, and saw no one there but Luke and Nik, smiling back at her. She quickly started to scan the crowd for Ash and saw him running towards the D.J.’s box. She wondered what he was up to, but quickly dismissed the thought as she started once more to sing.
I'm in heaven when you kiss
Heaven when you kiss me
You were sent to me from Wonderland
I'm in heaven when you kiss
Heaven when you kiss me
You were sent to me from Wonderland
I go crazy when you kiss me
Show me how you miss me
Take me with you back to Wonderland
You know I couldn't resist
Ya I miss... every time I'm with you
Every time that we kiss
I dream of you every night
Feels like I'm losing my mind
The feelin's just getting stronger
My head is spinnin' around
You play with me but I'm bound
I can't resist any longer
One kiss from you and I'm on fire
Your touch is all I desire
One look and you take me higher
You know I couldn't resist
Ya I miss...every time I'm with you
Every time that we kiss
I'm in heaven when you kiss
Heaven when you kiss me
You were sent to me from Wonderland
I'm in heaven when you kiss
Heaven when you kiss me
You were sent to me from Wonderland
I go crazy when you kiss me
Show me how you miss me
Take me with you back to Wonderland
You know I couldn't resist
Ya I miss... every time I'm with you
Every time that we kiss
You know that I'm hypnotized
Each time I look in your eyes
You know I couldn't disguise
And I couldn't resist Every time that we kiss
(I'm in)I'm in heaven when you kiss me
Heaven when you kiss me
You were sent to me from Wonderland
Ooh it's heaven when you kiss me
Heaven when you kiss me
You were sent to me from Wonderland
I go crazy when you kiss me
Baby don't resist me
Take me with you back to Wonderland
You know I that I'm hypnotized... by your eyes
And I just can't resist
Every time that we kiss
You know I that I'm hypnotized... by your eyes
And I just can't resist
Every time that we kiss
As the last note Misty’s angelic voice sang out, the audience sang out in there own way. Their screams were echoing off every wall and giving Misty a surround-sound effect. She was loving the attention she was getting, but she just wanted to get off stage and hear Ash sing, and hoped he had figured out the hint. She turned to get off the stage, but suddenly, she heard the announcer shout out in his booming voice, “Misty, please stay on stage for the next performance.” Misty was confused, but before she could question the announcements, the announcer’s voice thundered once more. “Next up is our final contestant, but is likely going to be the best. Next up is the little powerhouse, Ash Ketchup, singing Silly Love Songs.”
The music started, but there was no Ash on stage. The crowd was confused, as well as Misty. They were wondering what was going on. Until, they heard Ash’s voice up above them.
You'd think that people would have
had enough of silly love songs.
Misty and the rest of the people in the theater looked up to see Ash standing on a wooden plank high in the air. He was standing there, looking like a god. All of the spotlights were shone on him, his jet black hair sparkled like the ocean during a sunset. He jumped down and grabbed hold of a zip line. He came flying down towards the stage, getting faster with each second. His feet hit the ground hard, and the force caused him to bounce into the air and behind Misty.
But I look around me and I see it isn't so.
Some people wanna fill the world with silly love songs.
And what's wrong with that?
I'd like to know, 'cause here I go again
I love you, I love you,
I love you, I love you,
I can't explain the feeling's plain to me, say can't you see?
Ah, she gave me more, she gave it all to me
Now can't you see,
What's wrong with that
I need to know, 'cause here I go again
I love you, I love you
Love doesn't come in a minute,
sometimes it doesn't come at all.
I only know that when I'm in it,
It isn't silly, no, it isn't silly, love isn't silly at all.
During the instrumental section of the song, Ash walked up behind Misty and grabbed her by the waist. She was startled by the action, but didn’t pull away. She didn’t want to pull away, and she hoped he wouldn’t let go.
Ash was so scared he thought he would wet himself. He was now holding Misty by the waist in front of the entire city and, to top it all off, he was singing the sappiest song he had ever heard. He tried to block it out, but he couldn’t help but feel the eyes of every person in the room on his back. He looked down at Misty’s face and saw her staring back, smiling. This small gesture made Ash’s heart leap out of his chest. That simple action made the rest of the world melt away. He could hear his next part coming up and decided that here and now, he would win her heart.
Love doesn't come in a minute,
sometimes it doesn't come at all
I only know that when I'm in it
It isn't silly, no, it isn't silly, love isn't silly at all.
How can I tell you about my loved one?
How can I tell you about my loved one?
How can I tell you about my loved one?
(I love you)
How can I tell you about my loved one?
(I love you)
With that final “ I love you” Misty finally understood. The song was his way of saying-“ I love you Misty.” Ash had finished her thought. He slowly leaned in and, without thinking, and without caring there were a thousand people watching, kissed her. She was so stunned, that for the first few seconds, she just stood there, rigid and unmoving. But as the wondrous moment of bliss continued, she loosened up and started to really kiss him back. She loved the way his lips felt on hers and wanted this kiss to last until the sun burnt out.
The crowd started to wolf whistle and, to add to the mood, the band started up, playing the kind of music you hear at the end of the fairy-tales. Ash broke the embrace when he heard Luke calling at them from behind the curtain. “It’s about time! You needed to get her in your arms before you got on stage.”
“Why do you say that?” Ash called back with a smirk, Misty still in his arms.
“Because everybody in the region just saw you kiss the cerulean city gym leader.” Luke replied.
Misty suddenly got really red. Ash noticed this and looked back down at her and whispered, “I really don’t care.” He then smiled and embraced her in another kiss. This one was shorter, but just as passionate.
The announcer’s voice drowned out the whistles and cheers, “The contestants were wonderful! Lets get the rest of the group out here.” With that, Luke and Nik strolled out on stage and stood beside the love birds. “Lets give the singers another round of applause!” The speakers in the top of the theater blared the announces voice. The audience started cheering louder than when the competitors were actually singing. The crowd was silenced by the announcer again. “We have the winner! The winner is...” the voice stopped, giving everybody in the room plenty of time to hold in their breath. “...Misty Waterflower!!” An uproar went up from the crowd, and Misty started to cry. Ash gave her a small push and she, taking the cue, stumbled out to receive her trophy. Ash walked up and stood beside Misty, and put an arm around her. She looked up and saw Ash standing confidently, and that made her confident as the crowd continued to cheer for the new couple.
That was kinda long, but I like it, and so does everybody else that I showed it to. Send me replies plz, they make me feel important! ; ) This is once again, Splunken, signing off.