Confessions: AAML, DAML, IkariShipping, a pokémon fanfic

Look guys this is my first shipping fic so I would really appreciate it if there were no flaming reviews. Also these reviews will help me a lot since I'm already working on something much bigger that will be published in the near near future.

Just so you guys know this is a one shot fic that takes place in Ash's newest adventure in Johto after his current sinnoh adventures.

Characters:

Ash

Brock

Drew

Misty

May

Dawn

Songs used: "It Was You" by Ashley Ballard and So Plush.

Title: Confessions

Misty: NO NO NO NO NO!! I wont do it!

others laughing humorously

May: grins You make it seem like you have a choice in the matter.

Dawn: May has a point there Misty. This charade has been going on for far too long. You think that no one was gonna notice? Ash may be too dense to know that you have feelings for him but that doesn't mean that the rest of us are as well.

Misty: But I don't

Dawn cuts her off

Dawn: Don't even try to pretend Misty that you don't like Ash. How unaware do you think we are seriously?

May: She does have a point there by the way. You honestly think that Brock didn't notice the way you looked at Ash throughout the years. I mean come on. Even Tracey noticed the connection between you two. And from what I heard from him many others noticed your feelings for him a long time ago like Melody for example.

Misty snaps whilst searching for her trusty mallet

Misty: Don't say that tramps name in front of me! Damn I hate her. That whole time when we were on Shamooti Island she was like all over him. It was disgusting. DAMN IT WHERE IS MY MALLET!!

May: Oh ya about that. We knew you were gonna try to seek shelter behind it so we prepared in advance and hid it in a safe location for the time being. And do I detect a hint of jealousy Misty??

Misty sighs with reluctance

Misty: OK fine I do like him. I always did. Ever since I fished him out of the pond all those years ago and I just couldn't get over him. He was always so caring towards others. He was a loyal friend all the way to the bitter end. Often it didn't matter with him whether he knew that person or not. He would just help them purely out of the goodness of his heart. He didn't care whether it was a Pokémon or human. He was always concerned for others, sometimes whether they deserved it or not. He was always going on about how we should always look past our differences and how we should always look at what's in that person's heart rather than from their appearance. He would risk his life for something as small an injured wild Pokémon and wouldn't think twice if he had to make the decision to do so. He is a person that values all lives whether or not he knew them or not. How can someone like that not be loved? If only he wasn't so damn dense. How thick can a person get honestly? All those years travelling with him and I've been sending him signals and hints from every possible angle. I said no to Rudy when he asked me to stay with him and his sister back on Trovita Island. Even Danny (that was one of the Orange Island gym leaders) told him flat out that I liked him and vice versa. His only expression was to ask where the next gym was. How come is it that the one guy that I truly fall in love with has to be so goddamn dense?!

The two girls smile

May: gently You see Misty. This is why you have to do this.

Dawn: Exactly! We all know that you have an awesome singing voice and you cannot back out now five minutes before when the show starts. Brock and Drew have been distracting Ash the entire day so that he doesn't notice where we have been. Believe me Misty he will definitely know how you feel after this performance.

Misty: Speaking of Drew. How is it going between you and Drew, May?

May: Smiles Don't try changing the subject Misty. You are going to do this. And for you imforamtion I took your advice to heart and I told Drew how I felt. He said that he would think about it since it was too much for him to handle at one time and he would get back to me on that.

Dawn: Chuckles Men. Can't live with them. Can't live without them. But back to the task at hand Misty.

Misty: Stutters But what if Ash doesn't feel the same way about me??

May: Believe me Misty he does. He is just too thick headed to know that he does love you. Remember back when you met us in Hoenn?

Misty: relives flashback yaa……

May: Well if you must know he spent the next three weeks unable to eat or sleep properly. He wasn't even in the mood to train his Pokémon. All he did during that time was site in silence "just thinking" he claimed. However, whenever he thought that we weren't keeping an eye on him he would take out that handkerchief that you gave him and just hold it. He would sit like that for hours. Sometimes at night Brock and I would hear him sobbing quietly in his sleeping bag and all he would repeat to himself was you name.

Dawn: When I first met him in Sandjam town. He seemed to be a little off as well. Brock soon afterwards explained to me how this was somewhat of a repetition for him to be going off on a new adventure all alone. Clearly he was remembering that time when you two had to go you r separate ways. Not to mention the fact that whenever we went fishing he was really protective, bordering on senile, when it came to your misty lure. It is pretty damn obvious that he cares about you. All he really needs is just a small push to get things started.

Misty: So you honestly think that this will make him realize??

Dawn: We don't think Misty. We KNOW!

Misty huffs

Misty: Well then I might as well as get prepared for the show. It starts in 15 minutes.

Dawn: Oh and by the way misty. I picked out this AMAZING outfit for you that you just have to wear for the performance. It will definitely get some kind of reaction from Ash that you can be sure of.

May: And as for the makeup I got that covered up.

Misty's eyes start to water

Misty: emotionally Oh guys what would I do without you?

Dawn and May swoop in for a hug

Dawn: To tell you the truth Misty I'm not too sure. You would probably be an emotional wreck and would end up killing Ash with that mallet of yours since he is so dense.

All three girls laugh quietly

Misty: You know Dawn you do have a point there. I don't know how much longer I would have been able to take it.

May: You just have to thank your lucky stars that you were able to go on this journey with us this time around. Your sisters obviously care about you a lot to let you leave the gym and travel with us for a while.

Misty: Chuckles I gave them no choice. I told them that if they didn't come back from their cruise around the world then I would burn their closets to the ground. Who knew they would get so emotional that they would fly across the world in the next day and beg that I don't massacre their clothes and accessories?!

Dawn: wow Misty now I know what Ash and Brock meant by your extremely violent temper.

May: Well girls I think that this is enough time reliving the past. We got a lot of work to do if we want to make this perfect. I hope Drew isn't too much of a thick head to remember the time of the show.

Dawn: Highly doubtful. Brock will keep the guys on a short leash. They will be here.

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Meanwhile ……………..

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Ash: grumbles I still don't see why we had to leave the arcade so early Brock.

Brock: patiently I told you before Ash. The girls bought these theatre ticket for us all and we all agreed that we would meet them there.

Ash: wails But Brock!! I don't like the theatre.

Drew: smirks to himself Believe me this one you will.

Ash: What was that Drew??

Brock and Drew: hurriedly Nothing!!

Brock: Well this is the place guys.

Ash: Wait. This is an outdoor theatre?

Brock: Well Ash I think I should explain things a little bit better. This is more of a karaoke show where different people show their musical talents whether it be instrumental or vocal.

Ash: grumbles Well I think that this is just a waste of time.

Drew: Still smiling this entire time Believe me Ash you will think differently by the end of the show.

Ash: Highly doubtful.

Brock and Drew share a knowing look.

Brock: mysteriously We shall see.

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Halfway through the show, during the interval break, May and Dawn show up.

Ash: snaps What took you guys so long to get here? You guys first force us to come here then you come an hour late. What's up with that?? And where the heck is Misty?

Dawn: teeth clenched Well for you information we weren't just sitting around doing nothing. We were held up with something. As for Misty she is on her way here as well.

May glances at Drew and blushes after sitting beside him

The second half of the show started. The lights dimmed and the entire audience was quiet.

Drew: leans in to May whilst the rest of them were attentively watching the show (well most of them were. Ash was half asleep with his eyes open) You know May I've thought hard about this.

May: worriedly ya?

Drew: grins Ya. And I think that we should give it a shot. After all who am I to turn down an offer by the prettiest girl in the world?

May: blushes Really?

Drew: blushes as well Really really. It was just too much for me to take in all at once. I had liked you from the very beginning but I never actually considered that you liked me back due to the numerous times that I've teased you over the years. I was just too shy to tell you how I felt about you.

May: smiles and turns a deep shade of magenta Well now that we got that out of the way………………

Dawn: with the corner of her eye she spots May and Drew in a tight embrace. It was even too hard to notice which arms were whose. May and Drew's bodies interlocked whilst they kissed each other feverishly with a passion (Grins to herself) Well I guess that was a "yes" on Drew's part.

It was time for the last performance of the night

Ash: grumbles to himself I can't believe that Misty didn't come. Why I otta….

Suddenly the entire stage lights dim and nothing could be seen on stage..

When I think of what I've been through

Ash: snaps his head HUH?! Isnt that…

Dawn: whispers Go Misty!

Brock: smiles to himself Its time.

May and Drew: still holding hands Here it comes.

The lights started to turn back on by focusing on the person on stage.

Ash: Misty!

Her dress was gorgeous. A pale blue dress, simple yet beautiful, shining from the spotlight was all that Misty had on. She wore blue flats that matched the colour of her dress as well as her eyes. Her hair was sleek and was left down, descending down her back, just the way that Ash liked it. Her microphone was in her right hand and it was clear that she had some experience on stage. Misty takes a look at the front row and smiles down at an awestruck Ash

Ash: Thinking to himself Wow. She's perfect! Wait what on earth am I saying? Snap out of it ash. But wait. If I'm thinking about Misty that way then does that mean that I still….?

Misty starts to walk closer to the edge of the stage, the spotlight still focused on her, transfixing the crowd (including a certain somebody by the name of Ash Ketchum

I can see that you've always been there for me
To tell the truth I don't know what I'd do
Without you, none of my dreams would have come true.

Ash: Oh my. She has an amazing voice. But wait. Who is she singing this song to. At the back of his mind something told him that it was for someone he knew (duh)

(You are the one) that I have called for.
(Now my life) means so much more
(Now we can be) together forever
(Forever just you and me)
Me here for you
You here for me
You

It was you who showed me I got a friend in you
I always knew that you'd be right here for me
And it was you who stuck with me when the skies where blue
And it was you who stayed by my side, it was you!

The entire group smiles when they see Ash's reaction to Misty's performance

Drew: flicking his hair See May. I told you I had the perfect song for Misty.

May: grins at him Ya Drew sarcastically You are the best.

Drew: Smiles back at her seductively I know I am May.

May: glares at him WOW you're modest aren't you.

Drew: smiles and leans in

Since the day you came in my life
I knew then that you'd be someone right by my side
Then you proved you're a friend to me

In my heart, forever you will always be

(You are the one) the one (that I had hoped for) I've been hopin'
(Now my life) means (means so much more) means so much to me
(Now we can be together forever) Together you and me
(Just you and me)
(There for each other)
And I knew it was you

Ash: disbelieving Is it really possible that she is singing this about me??

Brock and Dawn smacks their heads

Dawn: angrily Ketchum!! How dense can you honestly get?! Do you like need someone to spell it out for you?

Ash: huh?

Brock: smiles Actually it is quite simple Ash. Misty loves you. She always had. Ever since the beginning. You were just too thick to notice.

Ash: awed Loves me?!

Dawn: fists clenched God Ketchum!! I can't believe that you didn't notice that by yourself all those years ago.

Ash: talks to himself Misty? We have been best friends since the beginning. I would do anything for her. Whenever she fell for some guy I would always get made or disappointed. Whenever we got into a fight my heart would always be torn to pieces. Whenever she was crying I would feel devastated. When she was smiling I was over the moon. Is that love?

Brock: to Dawn Ya he got it bad Dawn. Well let's see how this all turns out.

Ash: pondering Is this love? Am I really in love with Misty? If it's true that Misty is singing this song for me then does that mean that she feels the same way about me.

It was you who was always right by my side
And I just can't do it; you helped me through it
We're friends forever, like best friends should be
You'll always be
a special part of me!

It was you!

Ash smiles, coming to a decision whilst the rest of the group continue to stare at his reaction

May leans over and whispers to Dawn

May: Well Dawn, our work here is done I believe.

The two girls high five each other.

It was you who showed me I got a friend
I always knew that you'd be right there
It was you who stuck with me when skies where blue
It was you!. I knew that I could count on you

You are a friend to me. It was you.

The entire audience gave Misty a standing ovation. Misty didn't notice that however. She was staring down at the front row. At Ash.

Misty: to herself Well? Does he finally know? Oh Ash please please don't break my heart. Not again.

However all she got was an expressionless boy staring back at her.

At the end of the show everyone got up and started to exit the theatre. Only a few people remained waiting. Dawn, Brock, May and Drew were all waiting attentively waiting for Misty to come back. Ash had mysteriously disappeared right after Misty's performance but they weren't too worried. They had a pretty good idea where Ash was at the moment.

Misty was back in the dressing room staring at herself in the mirror

Misty: sighs Well I guess that was that. I guess he'll never find out then.

Starts to cry silently

A person walks in behind her and puts his hand on her shoulder

Ash: smiles Here Misty. hands her a pink handkerchief to dry her eyes with.

Misty: gasps Ash! This handkerchief! You kept it with you after all this time?!

Ash: continues smiling Of course Misty. We are best friends forever. How could I not?

Misty: face falling while she stands up to look at him Yes Ash that's what we are. Best friends.

Ash: seeing her reaction But you know Mist…

Misty blushes. Only Ash ever called her that name. It was a nickname that only he knew of out of all her friends

Ash: quietly All those years we have known each other we have always been truthful with one another. We never kept any secrets from each other and I don't think that we should start now.

Misty gazes up at his dreamy chocolate eyes and his jet black hair. His body was no longer the body of a kid. He was all grown up now. His smile was just irresistible in Misty's eyes. She blushes a deep red

Ash: almost at a whisper but still smiling at her To say that you look beautiful out there would be the understatement of the century.

And when Misty though that she her face can get any redder it does so one more. Making her face look like a beetroot.

Ash: Acknowledging her reaction Through all our travels together Mist I always knew that I could count on you no matter what. No matter the circumstances I always knew that I could depend on you no matter what. We were best of friends. We helped each other out in numerous occasions. I would risk my life for your well being and happiness. Whenever I felt like the world was closing in on me you were there to help me pick myself back up again. When you had to leave it was like a part of my heart was leaving forever. I was too scared to tell you how I felt about you, fearing that you didn't feel that same way about me. I was at a loss. I did the only thing that was natural to me. I continued on and tried to forget. I travelled to new places. I was always attempting to forget the past and you simply because the pain was too great to bear. When you came back for a visit all these emotions came flooding back to me. All the pain of knowing that I would soon have to say goodbye to you again once more. It was just too much for me to handle but I forced myself to keep it a secret. I knew you were in pain as well about leaving but I just naturally assumed it was because we were best friends. So I decided that it would be best if we just went our separate ways without saying anything. Through the rest of my journey through Hoenn and Sinnoh I never forgot about you. You were always on my mind. Whenever I was faced with a battle I would always remember your advice and keep it close to my heart. After every defeat I would remember your kind words of encouragement. It was you whom I always thought about every night. At times I would cry myself to sleep thinking about the good times that we had with each other and how we could no longer share the good and bad times with each other. When I returned from my adventures in Sinnoh I couldn't believe that you would be able to travel with me once more. I was literally over the moon. All those feelings ran through me again and I was never able to understand what they meant……until now. I finally understand.

Misty gazes back at Ash, not believing her ears the entire time.

Misty: stutters So what exactly are you saying Ash?

Ash:smiles back at her and leans in I'm saying this Mist.

Closer and closer Ash gets... Misty's heart was literally pounding out of her chest. Ash continued to lean in until they were mere millimeters apart. His hands on the side of her face whilst he goes in all the way. Their lips touch. It was like the entire world had come to a standstill. It was absolute bliss.

Misty: thinking I can't believe it. He kissed me! This is a dream!!

Ash pull back smiling

Ash: You are the only one for me Mist. You always were and you always will be no matter what. There is no one else in the world that I would want to spend the rest of my life with.

Misty: quietly And to think that I was scared all those years ago to tell you how I felt about you.

Ash: grins at her Well now we know and leans in once more

Half an hour later.

May: Misty has been in there for an awfully long time guys. Do you think she is ok in there?

Brock: smiles Here she is guys

They all look at Misty coming out from the back of the stage grinning from ear to ear. Her hands intertwined with Ash's who had a similar expression on his face

Dawn and May squeal in delight

May: Finally! I can't believe it Ash. It took you that long to figure it out?

Misty: grins Well actually May. Turns out that Ash's dense exterior was the problem. Not his heart.

Drew: groans Now that we got those two lovebirds together can we go get something to eat now. I'm famished.

Ash: yelps Wait a second! All you guys were in on this?

The all grin back at him mischievously whilst Ash smacks himself on the head

Ash: Ah well.

He grins at Misty and kisses her once more. Misty's face turns red once more whilst Drew groans.

May: You know Drew if I didn't know better I would think that you were kind of jealous.

Drew: snorts As if.

May: grins evily Well I think you are.

She leans in and plants one on his lips. Drew's cheeks get a small ting of pink on them. Everyone smiles at his reaction.

May: still grinning My my my. The great Top Coordinator Drew. Embarrassed?

Drew grins back at her and leans back at her, kissing her with a passion

Drew: No. Are you??

May stutters

Brock: smiling Well guys I guess we should get back to the Pokémon center for some dinner. What do you guys think?

Everyone shouts in agreement. Misty and May start to walk close to Dawn smiling.

May: whispers You know Dawn. Misty and I aren't quite finished by the way. We still have you left to hook up. So who exactly is this Paul guy anyway?

Dawn: stuttering wh-who?

Misty: laughing quietly so that the guys to hear them Oh come on Dawn. Don't pretend like you don't know what we are talking about. I promise you this. As soon as Ash meets up with Paul at one of the gyms we will already have something in store for the both of you.

Dawn sighs in reluctance

Dawn: This is gonna be one long journey.

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