Hey guys! This story will be a rewriteish thing of Passion. I personally know the previous author so I have complete permission to continue/finish this story. It will be a little different from the original chapters, so don't go by that. But this is my first story also, so don't be too critical of spelling errors, grammatical errors, and typos. But besides that, I hope you like the story!
It has been four years. Four years since I have seen him. The last time I saw him was in Sinnoh and that's when I discovered I had feelings for the auburn haired boy. I have kept my feelings hidden since then, scared of what my friends and family would say, and how could a player like Gary Oak have feelings for a guy, let alone for me. I just want to see him. I miss him and I am going to tell him I have feeling for him and I should have the opportunity to do so soon. I'm ready to see him and to be back home.
"Ash, snap out of it. You know I can't stand it when you zone out. We are here! Aren't you excited?" Misty exclaims. She has somewhat perked up since I last saw her, but she still has that familiar mockery in her tone.
"Yes I'm excited! Look, Mom is waiting for me on the porch. And she has even put up a welcome home sign on the door! Has it been that long?" I ask in a curious tone. I feel bad that I haven't kept in good contact with them in since I left Sinnoh and started my three year long training on Mt. Silver. It was a distraction that I didn't want them to get in my way. But I will not let that happen again; I'm back in Kanto for good.
"Yes, it has been that long. Do you realize what you put us through? You left the people you love in the dark, with barely any contact! If you ever do that again, so help me I'll –"
"ASH!" Mother screams as she throws open the car door with little regard to the expensive looking vehicle. "I've missed you so much dear! Heavens, you sure look thin! Have you been eating like I told you to? And have you changed your underwear?" She throws out her questions at a rapid fire pace, while also dragging me out of the car and pulling me into a tight embrace. God, I sure have missed her.
"Moooom! I'm twenty years old! I can take care of myself! Now go back in the house and get Misty out of the cold. I'll get my bags." I say as I pull out of her hug and kiss her on the cheek. I hastily grab my small bag out of Misty's trunk and the box of presents I brought home for them. I run to the door, but before I step inside, I remember that Pikachu is still in his pokeball. It took me a half hour just to get him in it so he could be checked for the plane, and I still haven't let him out. I knew it would be a mess when he came out, and I would rather him be outside for it. I click the button on the ball and prepared for the worst.
"Pikaaaa!" The mouse shrills angrily and sends multiple jolts of electricity flying from his body in all directions. One slightly grazes my arm and I feel the shock from it. Another hits one of mother's rose bushes and fries it to pieces. Pikachu runs off in a fit and I leave him outside to calm down. I step inside into the warmth and drop my bag on the floor. I smell one of the most appealing smalls I've smelled in months and head to the kitchen.
I can tell I have interrupted a serious conversation when I walk into the kitchen. Both Mother and Misty immediately stop talking and mother tries to rush back to the stove, acting like she had been there stirring the stew the entire time. I'm curious as to what they were discussing and I will find out the topic of their shushed conversation.
"What were you two talking about?" I ask.
"Why are you so nosey Ash? You are such a little kid!" Mist shoots back in a mocking tone.
"Well it was obviously about me and I would like to know what it was you were discussing." Maybe if I can pry hard enough then one of them will break.
"Ash honey, don't be mad, but we were just discussing about your challenge tomorrow." Mom says in a soft tone as if she is afraid of what I would say.
"Well I'm not sure what exactly you were talking about, but you can just ask me if you have questions." I really don't feel like answering questions, and I would much rather be planning my upcoming meeting with Gary, but I would rather have them know correct answers to their questions than just speculating.
"If you honestly don't mind Ash. I have complete confidence in you to win, but will you be ready for the power that comes with it? I mean, you will be the head of both Kanto and Johto's government. Are you prepared for that?" Misty asks with no sign of sarcasm. At least she still isn't afraid to speak her mind.
"Misty, there is no need to worry. You of all people should know that the gym leaders and Elite Four will be there to give me guidance through it all." I really am not worried about it, even if I do win. The world has had relative peace for years now, so I'm not expecting many problems.
"But what if something happens and you have to make a tough decision. Will you be able to handle it?" Mother asks in a nourishing tone.
"Yes Mom, I think I can handle it. I'm not the same child that came home to see you after Sinnoh. I have matured. Can we please talk about something else? Will everyone be at the battles tomorrow?" I ask trying to change the subject. It is far too late and I am far too tired to think anymore about those serious questions.
"I have cleared my day just for you, and Brock will be there also." Misty replies.
"And Professor Oak is definitely coming. But Tracy can't come; someone has to be left in charge of the lab. As for Gary, he never said for sure." Gary. His name brings up butterflies in my stomach. I really hope he can come, just so I can see his face again. As I'm thinking of Gary, I get up to make a cup of tea to help me sleep.
"Good. You all will be good support for me. But I need my sleep, so I will see you guys in the morning." I say as I grab my tea and hurry out of the kitchen before Mom notices that I haven't eaten dinner yet.
As I make my way up the stairs, I hear Mom shout something to the tune of "You haven't eaten yet," but I just brush her aside with a quick "I'm not hungry" and rush to my room. I flop on the bed and take in the nostalgic feelings the room is giving me. I can remember the sleep-overs and the many pretend pokemon battles Gary and I had in here. I remember that I left Pikachu outside but I one night outside won't hurt him. I fall asleep thinking of Gary and all how much I miss him.