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Shipping(s): Pokeshipping.
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Disclaimer: Don't and won't own Pokemon and its characters.
Prologue.
"And I declare thee, by the power vested in me, Ash Ketchum – Grand Pokemon Master!"
Cheers erupted through the stadium, roses and banners thrown down to the field. Ash's knees were miserably failing, falling down in shock. Pikachu raced towards its master, wrapping his stubby paws around Ash's stomach. Surely, Pikachu was tired, but he still kept a fixed face – for his Pikapi.
"I…I…I…I won!" The words felt so good coming out from his mouth. Ash felt joyous. He felt like the world was spinning around him, not wanting to stop revolving. A new-found feeling rose in the pit of his stomach. It was disturbing, yes, but all the while it felt as good as breathing.
"All of you who have witnessed this moment may come with us to celebrate!" Mr. Goodshow announced. In less than an hour, the jam-packed arena was vacant. Only a few occupants stood on the grass.
"Congratulations, Ash! You did an outstanding job out there." Dawn threw her arms around Ash's neck innocently, grinning. He was like an older brother to her and now they had to part ways. Dawn knew best not to bring up the subject – Ash was still momentarily speechless about his win.
"Great work, Ash! I knew you were going to win that. We had faith in you." May gave a smile, and a sheepish hug. Once May had released her grip, she was involuntarily shoved aside by a very proud Mrs. Ketchum.
"Sorry May," she quickly apologized, "but Ash! Oh goodness! You're just like your father. I'm sure he'd be so proud like I am!"
Delia had squished Ash with all her might, turning his tanned skin to pale blue.
"Thanks Mom. You can let go now, please."
A few more congratulatory remarks, Ash was left to speak with one more special person. He had waited months for this championship to happen – not only because of the Master title – but because this was the moment he had been waiting for. His long distance relationship with Misty had been the hardest thing he had ever done. The last time he visited her in the gym, he somehow stumbled the words out subconsciously. Truthfully, to Misty, that was the worst un-romantic confession she'd ever received, but the only one she reciprocated as well.
The group had dissolved, leaving two shadowy figures to give each other a well-earned embrace. Misty buried her face in his chest, treasuring every bit she could. She'd been dreaming about this day, and somehow when she finally got here, she wanted to go back to dreaming about it. At least that way she'd be yearning some more, knowing it would come in the future - that she'd just have to wait.
"You were outstanding. I had complete faith in you, Ketchum." Misty playfully punched him on his shoulder. Ash reacted much quickly, and for a second looked like he'd been hurt, but smiled afterward.
"Aw, thanks, Myst. The only thing hard about our relationship now is the screaming fan-girls," Ash watched her eye give a twitch and continued nonetheless, "but they aren't much of a problem to me. They're pretty cute - ah, ah, ah! Ouch!"
"Hmph. That's what you get when you mess with me."
"Can you please let go of my ear now? I bet it's starting to swell."
Misty grinned, and instantly released her tight grip from his ear. "Well if you weren't so stupid - "
"Prepare for Trouble!"
"And make it double!"
"To protect the - !"
"Rawr! I'm Andrea!"
"Stupid little girl! Not now!"
"Aw! But I wanna say my name so badly!"
"James, what the heck are we going to do with her?!"
"Hey, don't ask me! She's your daughter!"
"You nimrod, she's our daughter."
"Oh, right."
Ash and Misty exchanged deeply confused glances. If they heard correctly, Jessie proclaimed that they had a daughter? For how long was this? The girl looked about a 7 year - not even inheriting the looks from her parents. The only thing she inherited was their stupidity.
"So, finally threatened, twerps? I knew all along you guys were afraid of the ever dashing Team Rocket!"
"Pikachu," Ash whispered to his pal by his foot, "please do a Thundershock."
"Pika Pikapi!"
No sooner than a second, the pitch-black stadium was filled with flashing lights of Pikachu's Thundershock. Team Rocket was an inch away from missing, but nonetheless they still blew up, like always, and gave a shrill cry.
"That was a horrible approach." James cried.
"Yeah, you guys are completely stupid. I really wonder why you adopted me."
"Why you ungrateful little tramp!"
"You guys are stupid," Meowth said, smoothing out his whiskers.
"Looks likes Team Rocket's blasting off again!"
Misty smiled and turned, only to face one of the most shocking moments of her life.
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"Hey, Brock," Anabel tapped the tanned love-sick man, making him turn around, "can I ask? Err...w-where's Ash?"
This girl has no clue about Ash and Misty's intimate relationship, Brock thought in his mind, noticing the obvious blush coming from Anabel's cheeks. The party was in full swing, everyone danced and cheered, just grateful for a tremendous party; nobody really cared where the newly crowned Pokemon Master is. They all knew where he and Misty were.
"I think he's still in the stadium. Go straight, make a left, then open the sliding doors." Brock said, drooling on the lady wearing a mini-skirt. He followed her, leaving tracks of drool on the floor. Several people had even slipped on account of his love-struck foolishness and glared angrily at him.
"Uhm...Thanks?" Anabel smiled, following Brock's direction all the while placing her punch down.
"Anabel!" May greeted. Sure she'd gotten impatient, but Anabel kept a clean smile - for the sake of Ash's friend. "Hey, May! It's been 2 years!"
"Really? I thought it was over a decade ago." May whispered the second part, so that Anabel wouldn't hear.
"Yeah. Been a long time, huh? Nice seeing you again. How are you with Drew? Oh good, you're dating. Well, see you later!"
Short of breath, Anabel dashed towards the hall and walked silently by her own. Her hands guided her as she traced the walls interior. If it hadn't been for that, she would've tripped considering the darkness that was washing everywhere.
Once she slid the door open, Anabel walked out to the cool breeze. She closed her eyes for a moment and took a deep breath. Somehow, there was an aura that she didn't approve of. She could hear faint mumbling, gasps and even a cry of joy. That's when her eyes snapped open.
"Oh yes, Ash! Yes! I will marry you! Will all my heart!"
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"...and Misty, will you marry me?"
There was pure silence until Misty broke free of her trance, threw her arms around Ash and gave him a brief kiss on the cheek. He wasn't that accustomed to physical love, but he still loved the rush of feeling he got once she kissed him on the cheek.
"Oh yes, Ash! Yes! I will marry you! Will all my heart!"
"....You're what?" growled a seemingly unexpected visitor. Misty retracted her arms once Ash slid the ring inside her finger, and turned to look at the angry visitor, who had just witnessed one of the most important days of her life.
"I'm marrying him!" she said, oblivious to her jealousy, "is there a problem?"
Anabel was steaming with anger. Had she been warned? No. She knew there was this strange feeling that overcame her, but she brushed it off. Like an idiot. If she'd been so smart enough as to listening to her inner instincts, would she have been as hurt as she was now? No.
Ash was starting to grow worried of his friend, as he walked towards her. Anabel's face wasn't much of a reaction, but it somewhat kept hate in her eyes. She stomped off towards the building once more, ignoring the calls she had been getting from Ash.
Misty Waterflower will soon pay for this, and she was going to make extra sure she gets it in the future.
Author's Note: Well, that's it! I'm sorry for Anabel's slight villian-ish character. Trust me, she's just a subplot - she's not the main problem. She'll be in the first few chapters, but...okay, I'm spoiling, I'll stop.
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