Chapter 10 “Wow, look at all those people out there Pikachu,” Ash looked out from behind the curtain at the hundreds of people in the audience. “Pika” “No I’m not nervous” ‘much’ Misty starred at Ash from across the room. The play was going to start in five minutes and Ash was still ignoring her. Even when they rehearsed she saw it was hard for him to even look at her. She felt awful, as if she was going to throw up. She didn’t know if it was because she was nervous about the play or because she was nervous about what will happen after the play. ‘So what if I did try to tell him the truth. It’s not like he would listen to me, he probably wouldn’t even believe me if I told him I loved him. Why even try, and if I did try whose to say I could even get the words out of my mouth. It’s just best if I don’t make a fool out of myself’ Misty thought. Gary was starring at the hopeless case(a.k.a. Misty). He thought they made some real progress last night with their talk. But after what happened today he wasn’t sure she going to go through with it. In other words, all signs were pointing to no. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ “I think we should start the show now, the audience is getting restless,” Daisy stated. “Yeah but Ash’s mom hasn’t arrived yet and Prof...” Violet was interrupted by a friendly voice. “Hellooo, we made it, sorry we’re late,” Mrs. Ketchum greeted the sisters with Prof. Oak and Brock in tow. “Yes we would have been here sooner if Brock didn’t scare off the first bus driver with his flirting, making her leave without us,” Prof. Oak said in aggravated tone while glaring at Brock. “Heh heh, well how was I supposed to know that she would get offended when I complimented her on the size of her mmmpppfff,” Brock’s mouth was quickly covered with Prof. Oak’s hand. Mrs. Ketchum and the Cerulean sisters sweatdropped. “Well Mrs. Ketchum you’re just in time, we were going to start the show right now,” Daisy said. “Oh great, I’m glad I didn’t miss my baby’s performance” “Follow us, we have three front row seats reserved just for you,” Violet led them to their seats as Brock drooled over Lilly who had a frightened look on her face as she tried to hide behind Prof. Oak. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ As the three sat down the lights dimmed and Daisy’s voice was heard from the speakers in the gym. “Good morning ladies and gentlemen, today we’d like to take you back to medieval England during the Dark Ages, a time where kings and knights ruled and chivalry was alive and well. This is a story of hatred, betrayal, revenge, lust, and love. The Cerulean Gym and Sensational sisters present to you “Hate Is A Fickle Thing” starring Pokemon Master Gary Oak as David, Pokemon Master Ash Ketchum as Jake, and the fourth Sensational sister Misty Yawa as Luna. Now sit back, relax and enjoy the show” “Oh my baby is a star,” Mrs. Ketchum gushed. “Did she say lust?” Brock asked while picturing a bunch of Officer Jennys and Nurse Joys dressed in medieval, but revealing dresses lusting after him. The curtain opened to reveal Gary sitting in the forest set pondering to himself. (From this point I will be calling Ash, Gary, and Misty by their play names) “This has to be some sort of trick, why would he ask me here unless he wanted a fight. A one on one confrontation, but will this confrontation end in blood? This is so unlike him, he must be plotting something I’m sure of it. Well, if that contemptuous asinine nincompoop Jake thinks he can kill me then he doesn’t know who he’s dealing with, I’ll....” “You shouldn’t be so mistrusting my dear David, but believe me if I had set up this little meeting in the hopes of killing you you’d be dead already” A black cloaked figure stepped out from behind a tree. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ “Ooooh, it’s my Ashy, doesn’t he look so adorably dangerous Prof. Oak?” “I don’t think those two words belong together...,” Mrs. Ketchum glared at Prof. Oak “Yes, yes he does,” Oak answered quickly. “That’s what I thought,” Delia stated proudly. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ “So what is the purpose of this get together if it is not to fight?” “I’ve known you and your family for how long now?” “You know very well that are families have been feuding long before either of us were born” “Well I’d like to offer you a preposition” “Oh” “Yes, I would like you for once in you life to see me, not as a rival, not as an enemy, but as a man in love, with Luna” Jake took off his hood to reveal the face of a young handsome man. “MY SISTER! YOU BASTARD, HOW DARE YOU, I WILL NEVER ALLOW IT,” David drew his sword. “David, please hear me out, I have fallen in love with her” Jake made no attempt to defend myself. “Do not think because you have not drawn your sword that I will not strike you dead as you are” “I am willing to die to prove my love, besides I am unarmed” David prepared to strike but suddenly withdrew. “You are a fool, but I am not a man without honor, and killing a man that is unarmed would be dishonorable. Of course that does not mean I am giving you an open invitation to approach my sister. If you try anything, armed or not, I will kill you,” David finished in a dangerous tone as he turned and walked away off stage. “Looks like I will have do this the hard way,” and with that said Jake also exited on the other side of the stage as the curtains closed. Applause came from the audience as Gary and Ash joined the Cerulean sisters backstage. “That was great you guys. Now we have to get the bedroom set in place, quickly people, move, move,” Daisy instructed as Violet and Lilly wheeled the forest set out and replaced it with the bedroom set. “Oh wasn’t Ash incredible? Do you think he noticed we were here?” Delia asked. “Probably not, I mean I didn’t see him freaking out,” Brock answered. “Sssshhhh, its starting,” Prof. Oak said. The curtains opened to reveal a dark set and what appeared to be a bed with a person under the covers. A dark cloaked figure hopped through a window and examined the sleeping body. “Even when you sleep you are beautiful” The sleeping figure stirred. The covers lifted to reveal the face of a girl in her mid teens with flaming red hair. She opened her eyes and immediately spotted the intruder. She opened her mouth to scream but was quickly gagged by the cloaked man. “I wish it didn’t have to come to this my lady but your brother has left me no choice” Jake picked Luna up and threw her over his shoulder as he exited through the window. The curtains closed once again but reopened within a minute to reveal a castle set. Jake entered still carrying Luna. Luna was kicking her legs in a vain attempt to escape and muffled screams could be heard coming from her mouth. As he reached the middle of the stage he placed her down and ungagged her mouth. “How dare you, you, you, vile thing” “What a clever choice of words my lady” Luna, angered at being kidnapped and now insulted, slapped Jake. However, Jake just ignored the slap as if it was nothing and began to laugh. “What is so funny?” Luna asked, irritated. “I like a woman who acts on her feelings” “Oh really, then you’ll love this,” Luna was about to hit Jake in a place that would have done quite a bit of damage. However, Jake intercepted Luna and stopped her from inflicting any more pain by picking her up. “Do you know what the penalty is for kidnapping Lord Stonewalls daughter?” Luna said as she gave up struggling because he was holding her too tight. “Let me guess, death?” “That is correct” “Well like I told your brother, I’d gladly die for you” Luna gave an aggravated sigh as she let out a scream that could have woken the whole kingdom. “LET ME GOOOOOO” “It’s going to be a long night” Jake, with Luna in tow walked off stage as Luna continued to scream for her freedom. The curtains closed once again. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ “Oh dear, I didn’t know Ash was going to get abused in this play, I hope he’s okay,” Delia worriedly stated. “Don’t worry Mrs. K., it’s nothing out of the ordinary for either of them, trust me,” Brock said knowingly. “Huh, what do you mean?” Brock decided that it was best if he didn’t answer. ‘God knows what Mrs. K. would do to Misty if she found out her baby was abused on a daily basis’ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ The play continued to flow smoothly as they reached the intermission. Unfortunately the same could not be said for behind the scenes. Things were awkward to say the least, and the worst part was that the kissing scene was next. Neither Misty, nor Ash had ever kissed anybody before let alone if front of hundreds of people while feeling what they’re feeling. Gary saw the way Ash was fidgeting and pacing back and forth. He also saw how quiet Misty had been all this time and he knew that the kiss was not the only reason for this strange behavior. He slowly approached Misty as he decided to give it one last try. “Misty, can we talk?” “Please Gary, now is not the time” “Now is the perfect time, come on” Gary pulled Misty into a corner. “Look you know what I’m going to say and I know what you’re going to say so let’s just skip that part and go to the facts. You are going to lose Ash if you don’t tell him the truth” “But..” “No buts, tell him or loose him, pick one” Misty looked from Gary to Ash. “Go, now” Misty decided. ‘It’s now or never, here goes nothing’ As Misty left Gary’s side Lilly appeared from behind the door and stood next to Gary. “Do you think it will work?” Gary jumped in surprise “Uh” “Well, do you think she will admit her feelings?” “I hope so,” Gary smiled at Lilly. Misty walked up to Ash. Pikachu saw her approach and got down on all fours preparing to attack. Misty backed away frightened. “It’s okay Pikachu,” Pikachu backed off at his master’s command but perched himself protectively on Ash’s shoulder. Misty began to speak but still stayed where she was. “Ash I need to talk to you” Ash didn’t answer her. “Please Ash hear me out, it’s about the bike” “You don’t have to worry about that, I’ve taken care of it. It will be delivered later today after the play,” Ash’s tone held no emotion. “No Ash I don’t want the bike, please you have to believe me, this is all just a big mistake” tears started to flow from Misty’s eyes. “No Misty, I’m the one who made the mistake five years ago when I took your bike” The curtain began to rise on stage as Ash began to walk away. “I don’t want the stupid bike, I want to be with you” Ash stopped walking as he heard those words. Misty thought he was going to turn around but he didn’t. Ash wanted to believe her but he didn’t want to be hurt again so he ignored the pain he felt and walked on stage to do the scene. “I lost him” “Not yet you haven’t” Misty felt a hand on her shoulder as she turned around and saw Gary and Lilly standing behind her. “What do you mean? He didn’t believe, didn’t you see him walk away?” “Did you tell him that you love him?” Gary inquired. “No I didn’t get a chance to” “Well that’s why he didn’t believe you. I told you have to tell him” “No” “What do you mean no,” Gary asked Lilly baffled. “I mean that Misty doesn’t have to tell him she loves him, she just has to show him” “Show him?” Misty asked just as baffled. “Yeah, don’t you know actions speak louder than words?” “I don’t under...” “Figure it out Misty” “Misty that’s your cue,” Daisy called to Misty referring to the play. Misty walked away from Lilly and Gary as she pondered what Lilly had just told him. ‘Show him’ Luna walked in unnoticed by Jake and the person with whom he was speaking. “You may take three days if you wish,” Jake told his servant(played by Violet) “Really, oh thank you Master you are so kind. I told mother you would say yes” “Well everyone needs a vacation once in a while, especially on their birthdays, which reminds me,” Jake reveals a small package he was hiding behind his back. “Oh Master Jake you’re the best,” the servant hugged him and then ran off stage. Luna was observing the scene when Jake turned and saw her. “Well my lady I’m glad you’ve decided to grace me with your presence” “I got bored of sitting up in that room” “Oh really, a couple of days ago you preferred boredom to coming down and spending time with me” Luna ignored his comment and his grin. “You know sooner or later my brother will find me and you will have to pay with your life,” Luna walked over to a table in the middle of the room and sat in a chair. “Perhaps, but it will be later than sooner. This is a secret secluded castle that was used by my father as a military base during the great war. Hardly anyone knows about it’s existence, let alone location, but those who do would rather die first than reveal it” “Yes but one slip up, one mistake and it will spell your doom. Wouldn’t it be better if you just release me now and then maybe I could tell my father and brother that this was all a misunderstanding and convince them to spare your life” “Why lady Luna, am I actually hearing concern for my well being?” “No, I just want to be released that’s all” “Is that all” “Yes, and perhaps I wouldn’t want your people to lose a good leader” Jake smiled at Luna as she blushed a little and looked away. “I mean..” Jake interrupted her. “Did you ever think to question this feud between are families? No, right? Neither did I until I saw you” Luna sat there silently and listened as she still tried to hide the blush on her face. “All my life I was taught to hate your family, I was taught to never associate, speak or even look at your family. You were the enemy. Not once did I think about why I hate the Stonewalls, why I hate David, why I hate you” Jake took Luna’s hands and lifted her so she was now standing in front of him. “I was taught to believe that your family was evil, that you were evil. Are you evil lady Luna?" “No,” Luna said the word as if she was in a daze. “Am I evil?” “No” “Luckily for me I was able too see the beauty in at least one Stonewall. Luna you made me realize the truth. Your kindness, your goodness, your love for every living thing. You made me realize that just because our fathers had a fight over land 30 years ago does not mean that we must also follow that path. Don’t you agree?” Luna starred into his eyes as she nodded in agreement. “When I saw you I knew that I could never follow in my father’s footsteps, especially not when I was in love with the enemy’s daughter” “Please stop saying that Jake, you don’t even know me, you’ve never even spoken to me before this week,” Misty began to cry. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ “What is she doing? She’s not supposed to cry here,” Violet questioned backstage. “I don’t think they’re acting anymore,” Lilly explained. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ “Why Luna, don’t you know actions speak louder than words” Jake said as he wiped a tear away from Luna’s face. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ “Speaking of actions and words why did you make me put that line in there anyway Lilly?” “You’ll see” Gary just stood in amazement, impressed by Lilly’s tactics. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ “Luna, I give my word that I will release you right now if you can honestly tell me that you have no feelings for me whatsoever” Luna just starred in silence as more tears continued to flow. “It’s a thin line between love and hate, you just have to cross over it” “Jake I don’t....”Luna never got to finish her sentence as her lips met with Jake’s. Words could not explain all the love and passion that kiss held, Luna and Jake, or should we say Misty and Ash released the feelings that they had wanted to declare for so long. Every movement of their lips expressed their love for one another. Neither of them ever wanted to part but eventually the need to breath forced them to. Jake pulled away from Luna as they breathed heavily trying to regain the oxygen they had lost. Jake looked into Luna’s eyes as Misty attempted to say her next line which came out as a breathless whisper. “Why did you do that?” “You asked me to” Luna starred at him with a confused expression on her face. “Perhaps not with words, but with your eyes, your eyes do not lie, and I see the love you have for me in them” ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ “He knows” Lilly said happily. “That last part isn’t in the script” Violet announced. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Jake held Luna’s face in his hands as she moved them to her waist and threw her arms around his neck in a loving embrace. “Ash I l..” Misty whispered in his ear so they audience wouldn’t see. “You don’t need to say it Misty, I know, I feel the same way,” Ash whispered back interrupting Misty. “I know you know but I just want to say it. Ash I love you” “I love you too Misty” Jake and Luna let go the hug. “Jake” “Yes my love” “I just crossed over the line” “So you did” Jake said as they both smiled at each other and began to lean in once again. Their lips met for a second time as this kiss seemed even more passionate then the first, if that’s possible. The audience applauded the two lovers. Of course the applause was not limited to the audience as Misty’s sisters, Gary, and Pikachu all gave a round of applause to Ash and Misty. In the front row Prof. Oak and Brock were also applauding as Delia frantically searched for something. “Oh, wish I knew that they were going to do that, I would have had my camera ready..., hear it is! Sweety, sweety” “Mom!” at that moment Ash and Misty both turned bright red as they noticed Mrs. Ketchum, Prof. Oak, and Brock sitting in the front row. “Hi sweety, could you two kiss one more time, I want to get my baby’s first kiss on film. I’ll put it right next to the picture where you first learned to put on clean you-know-whats everyday,” Delia gushed. Brock began to laugh at Mrs. K’s statement until he realized something. “Oh no, this can’t be happening, Ash kissed someone before I did, I’m so pathetic. Of course there was that one time with the Sudowoodo but...” Ash and Misty looked backstage at Misty’s sisters. “Heh, heh, surprise,” Violet said with fake enthusiasm as Ash and Misty gave her death glares. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Ash, Misty and Gary continued performing the play despite the embarrassing incident before. Things backstage weren’t awkward anymore, in fact Violet described it perfectly. “Too much lovey dovey mushy stuff, like gag me with a spoon,” Violet described the actions between Ash and Misty. “I know, they are only 15, how much love could they have to express?” Daisy said while she watched Ash and Misty kiss for the billionth. “It’s like, get a room already,” Lilly agreed. “What? I thought you wanted those two to get together,” Gary asked. “Yeah, but so long as they also do their jobs, they forgot several lines in the last scene as they improvised with their own love talk, while starring into each other’s eyes” Daisy said in a fake dreamy voice. “Just because your in love it doesn’t give you an excuse to act stupid,” Violet said. “So what’s your excuse?” Gary said teasingly. “Huh, excuse for what?” Violet asked perplexed. “Oh never mind,” Gary heard his cue and walked on stage for the final scene. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Jake and Luna were in a passionate embrace(what else is new) when David walked in. “I’ve come for you Luna, now step away from him, as I deal out his execution” “David no, stop, please, I love him” “Love him? He’s obviously brainwashed you, come with me, he’s evil” “I will not let you take her David” “Then you will die” Jake and David drew their swords and got in a fighting position. “Stop it both of you. Will you kill me as well,” Luna stepped between them. “Luna get out of the way, stop acting foolish, he is are sworn enemy and you are protecting him” “Luna do as he says and get out of the way. I will not let him take you but he is obviously not going to leave without a fight” “You got that right” “And then what Jake? You two fight to the death and I end up with a lover but without a brother, or with a brother and without a lover. I will not make that sacrifice because of this stupid feud. You asked me yesterday if I was evil, I am asking you now, is my brother evil? I agreed with you that this feud was senseless, so then why now are you acting like your father?” Jake put down his sword. “And now you do the same David” “But Luna, he kidnapped you. He took you away from your family, your home, for his own selfish desires” “What was he supposed to do. He tried to approached you civilly about courting me and you dismissed it without even giving me a say” “Why, you would have said yes?” “Perhaps, if I saw you were willing to give him a chance then I might have as well. After all these years that you’ve known each other do you really know what kind of a person he is. No, then I’ll tell you. Jake is kind, caring, sweet, and considerate. He makes the safety and happiness of his people a top priority. Doesn’t that sound like someone you’d like to have in your family? I have been here for a week and I know the true Jake, you have known him for years and he is still a stranger to you. I believe this silly feud has gone on long enough, and perhaps if we make are love known it will show that at least two enemies have been able to make peace and find love. It may even bring are families together. And if not then at least we will be together,” Jake put his arm around Luna as she starred into his loving eyes. David sighed “You’re just as crazy as he is. Father will never allow this you know,” David gave in. “Oh thank you David, I knew you’d understand, the feud will finally be over,” Luna said as she gave David a hug. “So where do we start?” David asked referring to how they would end the feud between their families. “This seems like a good place,” Jake offered his hand to David in friendship. David rolled his eyes but accepted it with his own hand. Luna happily placed hers on top of theirs. The lights dimmed down so that the audience could no longer see the people on stage. Daisy’s voice was heard over the speakers once again “And so a love against all odds manages to overcome. As Luna and Jake’s marriage did indeed bring the feuding families together, with the help of David of course. The new alliance between the Stonewalls and the Hedgeworths brought prosperity and happiness to both their kingdoms. In other words, They Lived Happily Ever After” The scene ended with a thunderous applause from the audience as the lights once again opened to reveal a kissing Ash and Misty.(Not in the script, but nobody seemed to notice) Gary tapped Ash and Misty on the shoulder. “We have to take a bow, remember?” “Oh yeah, sorry.” Ash said embarrassed and blushing. Violet came back on stage as they all joined hands, with Ash between Gary and Misty. Ash whispered to Gary as they bowed “See, I guess me liking your sister is a good idea after all” Gary’s eyes went wide when he realized that Ash wasn’t talking about the play. “Owww” Gary pinched his hand hard. “It was just a joke, Owww” Ash felt another harder pinch on the other hand. “Yeah well you better not joke like that anymore, not while I’m your girlfriend,” Misty whispered to Ash as he flushed with embarrassment. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ As the crowds left the gym the only people who were left were the cast(Ash, Misty, and Gary), the crew(Daisy, Violet, and Lilly), and Delia, Prof. Oak, and Brock. “Oh Ash you were such a good actor, I’m so proud of my baby” “Thanks mom” “Yes, I must say, I was very impressed, you all did a spectacular job,” Prof. Oak complimented. “Thanks Grandpa” “You guys did okay up there, but don’t think I didn’t notice a few mess-ups, if Misty didn’t save your butt in that line about her brother you would have been in real trouble,” Brock commented when all of a sudden a cloud of smoke appeared. “Did someone say trouble?” “And make that double” “Oh no,” Ash sighed. “To protect the world from devastation” “To unite all peoples within our nation” “To denounce the evils of truth and love” “To extend our reach to the stars above” “Jessie” “James” “Team Rocket blast off at the speed of light” “Surrender now or prepare to fight” “Meowth, that’s right” “What do you three want, let me guess you want our Pokemon,” Misty said, irritated. “We won’t let you, Arcanine I.,” Gary realized that he didn’t have any of his Pokemon with him. “Relax twerps, we’re not going to steal any of your pokemon,” Jessie said. “Then why are you here?” Ash asked. “Well the truth is those were are first intentions,” James confirmed. “Yeah but play boy here wanted to see the show,” Meowth stated. “I must applaud your efforts, it was a beautiful production, the part where you admit your love for him, beautiful,” James began to cry as Jessie shook her head. “Can we go now?” “All right, wait, one last thing, could you sign my bottle cap?” James asked a baffled Ash as he held up a pen and a cap. “Come on, and don’t think the next time we see each other that we won’t try to steal your Pokemon,” Jessie said as she pulled James away by the ear. “Meowth that’s right, so youz guyz betters watch out, you too Pikachu,” Meowth said as he passed a cheek sparking Pikachu. “That bottle cap might have been worth something one day, Ooowww” “Okay, well we have to be going we don’t want to miss our bus, again,” Prof. Oak said glaring at Brock. However, Brock was to busy to notice as he once again tried to hit on Lilly. “I don’t have to go back you know, I’d be glad to stay here with you,” Brock said dreamily. “Uhhh” “Sorry, she’s with me,” Gary said as she put an arm around Lilly protectively. “Really?” Brock asked. “Really?” Lilly asked. Gary winked at her and smiled while a blush rose to her face. “Oh man,” Brock sighed dejectedly. “Okay honey, be careful on your journey, I’ll miss you,” Delia said as she kissed Ash on the forehead, “take care of him for me,” Delia said to Misty who nodded her head in response. “Oh you two make such a cute couple, how about one last picture?” “Let’s go Delia,” Prof. Oak pulled Delia away by the hand. “Hey Ash can I ask you something?” “Sure Brock, what is it?” “How did you get to kiss someone, I mean what was your strategy?” “I was in a play,” Ash answered, a little freaked out by Brock’s question. “Got ya, join a play, join a play, must get in a play,” Brock said to himself over and over again as he was also pulled away by Prof. Oak. “Bye, your all welcome to visit again soon, except for Brock,” Daisy whispered to Violet who giggled. Violet actually thought he was kind of cute. (She liked her men desperate, very desperate) “Thank God all that’s over,” Ash sighed in relief. “We should be leaving too Ash” “Yeah, I think we’ve stayed here long enough” “So where are we headed this time? Pewter city? Viridian City? Maybe you’d like to go over to the Johto region to challenge the gym leaders there? Misty asked. “Nah, I was thinking we’d go over to Moondrop Bay, maybe stay at a hotel on the beach” “A VACATION! Really Ash? Oh you’re the greatest, I love you,” Misty said as she hugged him and then pulled him into a passionate kiss. “Pikachu” Pikachu was also happy because he needed a vacation himself. “Wow, looks like no more fighting for them,” Lilly observed the two teens making out. “Excuse me, I have a delivery for a Mr. Ash Ketchum,” A young man walked in carrying a very large package. “Is that my bike?” “Oh yeah, I forgot about that. You could take it back, we won’t be needing it anymore” “What? What do you mean take it back?” “You aren’t actually going to keep it?” “Why shouldn’t I keep it?” “But you said..” “Do you or do you not owe me a bike?” “Yes but..” “No buts, now pay the nice man,” Misty took the package and began to drag it inside. “Wait a minute, what about when you said that you didn’t care about the bike, all you cared about was me” “Well that’s when I had to chose between the two, now I can have both” “You are not keeping this bike” “I am too” “Are not” “Am too” “Are not” “Too” “Not” “Too” “Not” “Well that didn’t last long, did it?” Daisy said as she watched the arguing teens. Misty decided to use different tactics. “Please sweety, don’t you think it would be better if you paid me back for the silly debt so we could start fresh” Misty eyed him seductively. Ash sighed. “All right, but just so you know after I pay for this bike I won’t be able to afford a vacation anymore” Misty’s eyes opened in shock as she gave the package back to the delivery man. “You heard what he said, take the bike back, we don’t need it anymore” Pikachu ignored the commotion as he had found the food bar and loaded up Ash’s backpack with packets of ketchup. ‘I’ve hit the jackpot’ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ After packing up all their stuff and changing back to their regular clothes, Ash, Misty and Pikachu were ready to leave for Moondrop Bay. “So Gary, are you going to leave too?” “No I think I’ll stick around a while longer, relax, enjoy myself,” Gary looked at Lilly who smiled back. “Well then, I guess I’ll see you at the Ultimate Pokemon Master tournament” “You can count on it” “Gary? Friends?” Ash extended his hand. Gary accepted it in a shake. “Friends” Misty smiled as she placed her hand on top of theirs. “We better get going, bye,” Ash said as he took Misty by the hand and led her out the door. “Oh and Ketchum, you better not slack off, just because we’re friends now don’t think I’m going to go easy on you the next time we battle” Ash didn’t answer as he smiled to himself ‘Some things never change’ “So Ash, when do you think you will have enough money again to buy me a new bike?” “What? I’m not going to by you a bike” “But you still are in debt to me” “Misty this vacation is how I’m repaying” “No, you agreed that you would get me a new bike five years ago, no substitutions” “Well I’m not getting you a new bike honey,” Ash said in a sweet voice. “Yes you are sweetheart,” Misty said in a even sweeter voice. “No I’m not darling” “Yes you are sweety” “No I’m not love” ‘Ugh, this is even worse then before’ Pikachu thought as he walked beside Ash. “Yes you Mmmppff” Misty was silenced by Ash’s lips. When their lips parted Misty starred at him dreamily. “Well maybe we could arrange some sort of payment plan” “How about one kiss for every dollar the bike is worth,” Ash said slyly. “I can handle that,” as Ash once again kissed her. ‘Oh brother, we’ll never get to Moondrop Bay at this rate’ Pikachu thought as he chattered to himself, but then he realized that Ash had put his backpack on the floor. Pikachu dove in and came back up with his paws full of ketchup packets. ‘Yes’ THE END