This is the Prologue by the way. So don't fret.
Disclaimer: I don't own Pokémon; why do I have to put it in? It's pretty damn obvious that I don't.
Hope you guys will review! This is my 1st fiction and my 1st time writing a story.
The trees stood tall high like a towering skyscraper at the Cerulean Park; the brilliant sun was now fading, getting ready for sunset. The beams were weak and shabby, it revealed a monochrome tint of dainty light when it passes through the greenish-yellow leaves that were hanging carelessly on the stern, defying tree. The skyline was now in its marvelous dark-orange glare, waiting for the mischievous night to take its course. Overall it was peaceful; the birds were hanging on the branch carefree like, Insensible; uncaring of the red-head who was passing through, for her afternoon jog; oblivious.
Misty Waterflower was in a trance in her activity. Jogging its way with the music that played on her IPod, totally in her own world; satisfied. She thought about nothing, nothing except getting her afternoon jog over with. Savoring the moment of peacefulness that warmed her body, relaxing after a hectic day at the league; her hair was in a ponytail, swaying back and forth as she goes. When she jogs, everything seems to be a blur, her problems long gone forgotten.
"Hey, toots" an annoying voice came from the back. Overlapping the music, diverting her attention; so much for a peaceful afternoon, Misty thought.
She knew that voice so well.
Gary Oak.
She bumped into Gary Oak before, not once but numerous times before, for the past month. It became his job rather than a hobby, to annoy her at least thrice a week. It's not that he purposely intend to follow her around to infuriate her, it's just they occasionally bumped into each other. And Gary being Gary makes sure that he won't miss a single chance to inflame her short-tempered friend.
Yeah, right friend. That would be last thing that Misty would call him.
Misty stopped on her tracks to find a very sweaty Gary Oak making its way to her; Jogging.
"What do you want, Oak?" Misty spat. While taking off her headphones.
"That's not how you treat your boyfriend, Red," he replied, winking.
Misty rolled her eyes. Same old Gary Oak, she thought. "What are you doing here?" She decides to let he's last comment slide.
"To see you, of course" he replied absentmindedly; unaware how that made Misty even more pissed off than she already is.
"Yeah, so you honestly expect me to believe that. Seriously, what are you doing here?" giving emphasis on "here".
"It's a free country, Red" he smirked. "Came here to jog"
Misty glared at Gary once more. Then, she put her headphones back on and started to jog again.
Gary stared at girl transfixed, as if flabbergasted. He watched as the figure disappeared out of sight. Truly, he never met anyone as feisty as she is. Never felt challenged in his entire life; usually girls would come crawling down to his feet, not the other way around. He smirked and continued to stare at the spot where the stubborn red-haired girl once stood, smiling.
Misty was sitting alone outside at a cafe shop. Resting, after her daily jog; sweat running down her face; she thought about how well life has turned out. After Ash left her– though the truth is that she left him, to take care of the gym– she have succeeded to be a world renowned Water Pokémon Trainer. To make long story short, she strived hard and the League offered her a spot in the Elite four. Replacing Lorelei, which was now, retired.
Ash, she thought. Misty wondered what he was doing at the moment. As she took a sip of her water bottle, she recalled that day when they separated. After they went separate ways, she never heard from him again. They never communicated; never stayed in touch. But, she knew that Ash will always be her best friend, no matter what. Now, it has been 3 years.
She was busy thinking, that she forgot that it was already past twilight. The night has slowly crept in. She sighed, and then stood up. She was about to walk home, which was only a few miles away, when a loud honk startled her.
"Red," Gary grinned at her direction, looking at her from his convertible car.
"What is YOUR big idea, Gary? Are you planning to give me a heart attack?" Misty bellowed, annoyed and shaken.
"I was planning to give you a ride home, Red" he says. "Weather is not good, going to rain soon".
Misty was surprised. Gary? The annoying Oak who dedicated his life to annoy her every chance he gets is–concerned? She pondered on what Gary's next big plan is. Whatever what plan it is it would have to wait.
"I don't nee–"Misty was about to retort when a rain drop touched her skin, followed by a loud cry of thunder.
"What did you say, Red?" Gary smirked. He knew he would win this one.
Misty gritted her teeth, as she said "I hate you Gary". Then she went to climb in the passenger seat.
He was about to say something insulting, just to boost his ego. When he noticed that Misty was silent; as he stared at the girl who was looking at window; frozen, she was in deep thought about something. He noticed that her eyebrows were furrowed. Her expression blank; then and there he felt a sharp pang in his heart.
The ride home to Misty's house was silent. Misty was even surprised by the sudden silence. Considering, she was in a car with the egotistical jerk of Kanto. She was about to leave, when she decided, at the last moment, that she would at least tell her what she was thinking the entire time.
"Gary," she says.
A surprised Gary looked at her, curiosity filled his eyes. Not the normal over-confident look he always carried. "Yes, Misty?"
"I'm leaving tomorrow" she said; distant from reality. She didn't even notice that for once, Gary called her "Misty" instead of "Red".
Shocked filled his face.
"WHY"? His volume rising, astonished of his own reaction; why would he care about a runt that used to travel with his rival?
"I don't know," she smiled at him. "I don't know when I'll be back, I'll leave tomorrow"
Before Gary could say a word, he was stopped; Stopped by a kiss that he felt in his cheek. More like a peck, a simple brush of her lips in his cheek. His heart stopped.
Then she left.
Just like that.
Since then, Gary never saw Misty again. Not him, nor her sisters.