Disclaimer-The characters names and the "Pokémon" name does not belong to me.

This story starts at the end of the episode Gotta Catch Ya Later. AU. Pokeshipping ASH X MISTY. Characters mildly OOC

Ages-

Ash-15

Misty-15

Pikachu-unknown (Pokémon don't die naturally, and so can be considered almost immortal)

Brock-20

Delia-40

Ash's POV

I could understand why misty was so sad on the thought of leaving. I however, couldn't show my own sadness as it might lead to me exposing the truth. So I went to Pallet town without talking much to her before leaving.

On reaching Pallet

"I'm home mom", I called out as I rung the doorbell .Opening the door, my mom soon came out and enclosed me in a bone crushing hug. "Can't… breathe" I choked out,my face turning blue. My mom released me on realizing that. As I gasped in some air,she asked,"how was your trip?". "Oh it went okay" ,I said, a bit of sadness visible in my voice.

On hearing my tone,my mom asked,"Are u sure? You appear quite upset. And you should better go over to Professor. Oak, he wanted to see you"

"It's nothing, I was just thinking of a friend" I said quietly. "Are you sure Misty's just still just your friend?" my mom asked, somehow knowing who I was thinking about.

I started blushing so to hide it, I just quickly left, with a quick bye, with my mom smiling knowingly at me, and Pikachu snickering. I wondered why the professor wanted me over at once. I hope it's what I want it to be.

At professor Oak's ranch

"Good thing you came over soon, your mission is finally complete. Just submit your mission report and step onto this platform, and touch your forehead to this stone" Professor told me, once we got through the pleasantries. "Ya, sure" I replied with a bit of excitement as I realized what was finally happening

Sometime later

"The tests are over" professor said

"Pikachu can still stay with me right?" I asked pleadingly

"Pika Pikapi pi?" Pikachu said,supporting me

"that should be ok, but then I need to run a few more tests" the professor said after a moment.

I was barely paying attention to what the professor said as I quickly completed the final checks

"Now am I free?" I asked ,already halfway towards the door.

"Of course. Just keep in mind that you shouldn't leave Kanto under any circumstance" the professor said as I left. I nodded dazedly, and dashed back home and told mom that I might not return home for a few months, took my bag and left.

Meanwhile at Cerulean

Misty's POV

As soon as I arrived, my sisters hurried out with their boyfriends. It was gonna take quite some time to put this huge place back in working condition. It read on a plaque that this gym was one of the few surviving buildings from King Aaron's (Supposedly one of my ancestors best friend) reign, a magnificent place it was, but what good was it to be here alone.

I just wish Ash was here…this was the fifth time in the last 10 minutes that I thought of this, I said to myself as I finally cleared all the party banners scattered over the floor. But he had his own ambitions, and I had to do my duty, especially since the league was counting on me now.

At around midnight, I was sitting out on the porch, thinking of my adventures with Ash and Brock. When I saw a bike approaching at a fast speed.

To be continued…

A shorter chapter to start the story. My first story. Freely review and criticize. Any suggestions to add characters are appreciated. Will upload more chapters ASAP