Ash: 14

Misty: 14

Brock: 17

Gary: 15

A/N: This chapter and the next chapter each share the song 'Nothing At All', from Sailor Moon. You can find it on the Lunarock CD. Enjoy!

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" So Suicune, what do you think about my golden heart, now?"

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Ash continued running through the underbrush of the forest. The sun showed that it was almost noon. He had a couple tears flow down his face every few minutes. Every picture of scenery around him was blurred, and the thumping of his feet made the fear of every pokemon increase to the point of their disappearance into their homes.

< You've been there for me

No matter what the cost>

Memories flashed in his mind of the previous hours. Waking up, searching by the river to find the perfect poke-present for the girl he now resented ever meeting, finding the injured legendary pokemon, seeing Misty care so much for it that she risked her life in an attack as strong as Hydro Pump.... He had been so worried for her safety, and then she turns around with no resentment and says she hates him... He couldn't forget the look on her face. Contempt, dislike, doubt... He already knew that she was probably laughing her ass off, thinking about how stupid he was.

' And yet, I still love her... She never said who she likes... And I have to admit, when she said < And if your going to act like this, then you must know that right now, I don't like you much either!>, she had a look the was similar to fear...'

He walked into the camp area and was immediatly caught off gaurd by a play attack from his Pikachu. He staggered a bit and stood again looking away so his best friend couldn't see his tear-stained face.

< My best friend since we

Believed in Santa Claus>

" Pi Pika Chu?" He asked.' Ash, what's wrong?"

Ash sighed and said, " Nothing Pikachu, nothing at all..."

" Ash! There you are! Wheres Misty? Didn't you two meet up?"

Ash finched at the sound of Her name, but overlooked it.

" She-she said she'll come back a little later... Needs some time alone....... Must be having the time of her life", He added under his breath.

" Ash, are you sure?"

< You have always stood beside me

And I want to let you know>

" YES, I'm sure. She wouldn't lie to me, would she? Just like I wouldn't lie to you! Right?"

' She won't lie but she doesn't seem to have a problem breaking my heart in front of my face. Does she?'

" Okay, well your breakfast is cold, so I'll just make a snack and we'll wait till the next town to eat dinner. Are you okay. What's wrong?"

" Nothing is wrong. Nothing at all..."

" Well, just relax. Let's wait till she comes back then we'll continue."

< I'll be the one who hears your prayers

Don't have to ask me

I'll be there>

Ash settled down into his bag, and turned his head torward the bushes beside him. All he could think about was the certain red-haired traveler, who just didn't seem to care... He kept going over her expression and words... She really did hate him.

' Then, why do I put up with her? She obviously can't stand me! She wants her bike... Now I understand why she doesn't get affection. She never seems to accept it. Shes to strong for her own good. And if she doesn't face the facts, that just makes her as weak as possible for a person!'

< I'll be the friend you'll never have to do without, no

If you have nothing at all,

Then you have nothing to worry about>

' No more caring, no more heart... No more shattered feelings. I have nothing.'

" Nothing at all..."

With that he rolled over and shut his eyes, which no one could see, had changed from the loving chocolate brown to a horrible coal black.

* Nothing at all...*

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A/N: Short, I know. And it's only about Ashs confidence. Next chapter will have the other end of the song, and will be about Misty and her recalling of the actions that took place!!! Sorry the song doesn't exactly fit. It was more about the memories of they're trigger attitude friendship.

Don't sue me! Keep in mind that this is an AAML. That means that Ash and Misty are the main characters. I'm improvising, so I'm trying to fit everyone and thing in somehow.