Hey! This is my first story on ff.net, so please be nice! I don't own any of the characters. Oh, and yes, I know that this chapter is really short- it's the prologue, for heaven's sake! Don't worry- it will get a plot, and pokemon, and longer. But please review!
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"Bye, guys. I… guess I'll see you later sometime," Misty chocked out with a water smile.
"Yeah, guess so," Ash replied.
"Good luck, both of you. You'll do great."
"Thanks, Misty. Take care of yourself," Brock's steady voice said comfortingly.
"I will. Bye!" She called as her only two friends sailed away into the sunset. With one last glance, Misty turned her back on the waves, and made her way to her new home.
She had fallen in love with Rudy, and was determined to spend the rest of her life with him. He was sweet, caring, and one hell of a dancer. And his sister was the cutest little girl in the world! Misty sighed happily, embracing her soon-to-be husband. Life was perfect.
****Eight Years Later****
"Turn up the volume, would you Ash?"
"Huh? Oh, hold on…" Ash put down the hamburger he was eating, and flipped the sound on the TV louder. "What are you listening to?"
"Shhh… listen!" Brock hissed urgently.
"… Gym Leader Rudy's and his younger sister's body have been found, but the search still goes on for Water Pokemon Champion, Misty. Officials believe that the hurricain hit the house while everyone was at home; there have been several other deaths. Meanwhile, the search for a new gym leader for the island continues, and all Orange League competitions have been postponed." Ash turned off the TV.
"Oh my god," he breathed. "Misty…"