Disclaimer - I Don't Own Pokemon.

Author’s Notes – Alright Folks! Here is a stab at a multi – chapter fic for you, 
set as a future peace and although the beginning of the story relates to you the 
ending, please stay interested as I am sure you’ll discover as we go through 
there is plenty more of a story to be told.

In life we think we have everything we could ever hope for and accomplish, 
however it’s not until the harsh reality of mortality bares down upon us, that 
we truly realize just how lucky we were, And hence forth a time for reflecting, 
and remembering those memories that we hold dear within our heart (Misty’s 
P.O.V).

Reflections On A Summer’s Day
 
Chapter 1 – It’s A Beautiful Dawn

Misty  

I just stood there, watching the sun caress the horizon and break the darkness 
with its brilliant beauty. I glanced my gaze downwards at my watch briefly, 
6.45am. I reverted my eyes back to the skyline, It had been an early rise from 
my nightly slumber, but I knew I just had to be here, I knew I had to observe 
the sunrise within this place just one last time. I tensed slightly as a hand 
came to rest on my shoulder and a voice was heard.

"Mom? Are you sure this is the place?" my gaze shifted to find the youngest of 
my daughters standing before me a coat draped over her right arm, I merely 
nodded as a smile began to form on my lips, it was the first time I had smiled 
in nearly three days since it happened, three days since my world encased itself 
into this seemingly endless abyss of darkness, For it was three days ago that my 
husband of a little over 55 years had passed away.

“Your sure now?” she emphasized observing her surroundings and taking a slight 
step away from me.

"I could never forget this place Em" I mouthed to my daughter as I heard the car 
door click shut and a few footsteps before another voice echoed through out my 
ear drums,

"Not one to belittle your memories mom, but the place isn’t exactly much to 
remember, I mean my god, a lake, a waterfall, and a succession of big rocks? 
This is it? This is the place that you both ranted and raved about, the place 
that you and dad first met?” I inhaled sharply as Casey my third child and only 
son had finished his sentence. I focused my eyes to the ground somewhat taken 
aback at the way he phrased the question, for although I realized he meant no 
malice within it, it could not help but be interpreted that way. I redirected my 
gaze to my son just in time to see his older sister swipe him atop the back of 
his head.

“Dammit!...” He muttered reaching over at where Emily had slapped him.

“What was that for?” he pouted as if he was a kid again.

“Christ! For someone who’s in their late 20’s, and has a law degree, you’d think 
you’d have the presence of mind to bide your tongue to spare peoples feelings ya 
little twerp” Emily spat out bitterly, 

I could not help but let loose a contended smirk at the word she had just 
bestowed upon her brother, twerp, it was a nickname Jessie had rather 
begrudgingly assigned to Ash during her time on team rocket, however once both 
she and James had left the hassle and bustle of the pokemon underworld, behind 
she along with James had become two of our closest friends. And as a result the 
fore mentioned name had become more or a term of endearment for her to him. My 
hearing recoiled as I had just noted my two youngest children had became more 
embroiled in their war of words, 

“Enough!” I said razing a hand silencing them both, and just as when they were 
kids they did so without hesitation. I sighed dissolving my built up tension 

“I mean…. It’s alright….” I whispered taking a few steps from them and wrapping 
my small jacket around my shoulders and taking a moment to close my eyes and 
breathe in the fresh morning air.

“I know this place doesn’t seem like much to you Case, but believe me it has 
more significant sentimental value than you could possibly ever know.” I 
explained. as I gazed over my shoulder at him.

“I’m sorry mom…..I miss him…” he whimpered lowering his head to the ground.

“We all do” Emily responded placing a loving hand on his shoulder. A few moments 
of silence ensued between us, As I reverted my eyes from them to the lake 

I trudged over and cast my eyes downward upon the water surface of the lake. I 
exhaled a Sharpe breath as I placed a hand to my cheek observing my still form, 
For father time had certainly weaved his magic upon me, gone was the red haired 
exuberant silk skinned tomboyish features of a 10 year old girl trying to find 
herself within the world. And in their place was a grey haired, elderly, all be 
it distinguished woman, whom you could tell just by looking at her carried a 
heavy burden upon her heart.

Emily and Casey by this time had approached standing by my side and merely 
glanced around their surroundings.

“Mother, this place really is beautiful in the morning sunrise” Emily beamed as 
I could detect a radiant smile creeping upon her lips.

“yeah, you know mom, Em’s got a point, this place does sort of have a sensual 
feel to it” he said placing a gentle hand on my back while Emily Grasped my 
right hand in hers. I bowed my head momentarily while casting my eyes down at my 
wedding band upon my left hand.

“Kids, tell me something” I whispered while pausing to revert my eyes between 
them both

“Which do you believe in more, Luck or fate?” I asked. Emily bit her lip mulling 
over the question, as Casey wearily scratched his head a second.

“Uh is this one of those rhetorical things?” Casey Asked probably a little 
afraid of upsetting me should he not give the answer I wanted, I observed Emily 
who merely glared at him in playful disgust.

“No just curious” I assured, as I waved my hand dismissively with a smile

“Well Mom, it’s been my experience in life that you make your own luck, as for 
fate” my daughter shrugged.

“Can’t give ya a definitive on that, although there is nothing scientific about 
it, things just tend to get to complicated should you start thinking about 
scenarios and events in a coincidental manner” she explained.

“This is really bringing out the PHD candidate in you isn’t it?” Casey mocked 
towards his sister while trying to suppress his laughter, without much success I 
might add.

“Arrogant bastard…..” I heard Emily mutter under her breath as Casey finally 
spoke thus airing a valid question.

“Why the whole Luck Versus Fate Debate mom?” I closed my eyes for a moment 
taking in another breath of oxygen from the fresh crisp air this mild summer 
morning had to give.

“I just recalled a conversation I had with your father about it that’s all, I 
just wanted to get your take on it” I said folding my arms.

“I never pictured Dad as much of a gambler” Casey mouthed as Emily slapped her 
head with her free hand in what I feel was astonishment.

“Dear God! I hope your two kids got the higher percentage of Maria’s genes!” she 
mumbled referring to Casey’s wife of 5 years, Casey merely glared at her in 
response.

“Cool it sis! Nobody likes a smartass” he responded. I sighed inwardly to 
myself, they had been like this since they were kids, guess it is a bit late to 
assume they will simply grow out of it now. I decided it best to explain as to 
why I had asked the question and at the same time hopefully bring a halt to 
their all be it playful, but can get irritating at times bickering

“The luck of which I speak Casey, was referring to the fact, that I had told him 
once that we had met here on this day by accident, that it was pure luck that I 
happened to be sitting here” I explained. 

“What gave you that idea mom?” I bit my lip a moment before responding.

“Basically everything, the fact that your father’s alarm clock was late in going 
off that morning, the fact that his stubbornness persuaded him to pick up a rock 
and launch it at a pack of fearows, or the fact that that myself being so pig 
headed and leaving home amongst the midst of muttering obscenities at your 
aunts, I simply plopped myself down at the first riverbank I found and engrossed 
myself in some fishing to get my mind off things.” My two kids stood there 
taking in my points. 

“So…” Emily breathed.

“The fact that you met dad was nothing more than a chain of events going array?, 
a fluke?” she asked while worriedly casting her eyes at Casey.

“In one sense yes, however in another sense, no….as your father once pointed out 
to me sweetheart sometimes destiny has a habit of cropping up when you least 
expect it, It was his theory that we were destined to meet, had we not met here 
that morning, then more than likely we would have at some point along the way 
considering the number of towns and cities we were going to end up in, 
admittedly our relationship would have started off very differently, but I 
suppose at times you can only play with the cards you are dealt” I surmised. 

Yet more silence engulfed us as I wrapped an arm around Casey’s waist for 
support allowing myself to gaze upon the radiant morning light just shimmering 
from the tree tops above, of the surrounding area, I stiffened slightly choking 
back a sob, a sob of which I knew my children could not help but detect. Emily 
reached forward and placed a kiss on top of my forehead, as if trying to 
exuberate what shred of comfort she could from her own body to that of mine.

“This isn’t going to get any easier for you mom is it?” she whispered softly 
with a hint of dejection within her tone. I knew she was only looking for some 
shred of comfort at this time, but at the same time I couldn’t lie to her. I 
wearily shook my head as a small tear trickled down my cheek.

“Waking up to an empty bed these past couple of days…who knew I’d…..god….please 
promise me…” I stopped and swallowed hard.

“Promise me you’ll take your fathers example and cherish every second” I said as 
Casey laid his head to rest upon mine,  I noted he cast his gaze to his left to 
Emily who simply nodded in reply as she laid her head to rest on my shoulder.

“We love you mom…” he mumbled suddenly, speaking for them both, a small smile 
could not help but curve its way upon my lips

“I know….” I replied my voice barely above a whisper, as I leaned back into my 
children’s embrace and continually observed the rebirth of yet another day 
originating from what can only be described as a beautiful dawn.

To Be Continued

Author’s Notes – Well guys, there we go were off and running, please bare with 
me as stated before, it might take some time to get this sorted in terms of the 
direction I aim to go, Hope to have the next chapter up soon, and by that I mean 
before the new year with some luck. Cheers for now guys.

_TheBossGeo