So here is my Christmas story, now mind you, I know this is late, like all of my holiday fics, so please forgive me. Now this one is my best holiday one yet, and it 's filled with...magic.
-EVAN AAML
''We join our heroes yet on another exciting adventure. But right now, the're all sleeping, but what is wrong with Ash?''
''Where am I?'', Ash asked. He is alone in a forest in a snowstorm. He doesn't know how he got there, nor what's happening. ''Is anyone there?'', he asked aloud. Suddenly, someone appears. ''Ash...your almost there...'', the mysteroius voice said. Ash then notticed a shadow in the storm. ''Who are you?'', Ash asked. The figure responded. ''You will find out...in time...Christmas time, and by then...you must show your true self'', the mysteroius voice said. ''How. why?'', Ash asked. ''Don't worry, I will help you, but as to why...you should answer that yourself'', the figure said. The wind grew worse and the figure disappeared. ''Wait!''. Ash yelled. The storm grew more fierce and suddenly...''Aww!'', Ash yelled. He suddenly woke up, bolting upright, his head covered in beads of sweat.
''It was that dream again...with the figure and the snowstorm...but what does it all mean?'', Ash asked himself. He then heard a voice, but not the mysterious voice, the voice of a girl. ''Ash...are you OK?'', the voice asked concerned. It was Misty, Ash's close friend and travel partner. ''Yeah, I'm fine...did I wake you?'', Ash asked. Misty then got out of her bottom bunk on the other side of the room and walked over to Ash's bottom bunk. On top of Ash's bed was Brock, another friend of Ash's, sleeping deeply. ''Well I was sort of awake, then I heard you yell and when I looked at you, you were sweating and panting heavily'', Misty said. ''Oh sorry. It was just a dream'', Ash said. Misty then sat at the end of Ash's bed and looked at him. ''If you want...we can talk about it, I have time'', Misty said. Ash shook his head. ''No, I'm fine. You need your sleep anyway, tommorrow is a busy day'', Ash said. Misty then nodded and sat up. She walked over to her bed. ''Are you sure?'', Misty asked as she climbed into bed. ''Yes'', Ash said. Misty then yawned.''OK, good night'', Misty said. ''Good night'', Ash said. He layed in bed for a bit thinking, but soon felt his eyes get droopy as he fell asleep.
The next morning, everyone was up and ready to go. As Ash looked out the glass doors, he thought of what's happened so far. Ash, Brock, May, and Max had temporairly stopped their journey to celebrate Christmas. On their way to Pallet Town, Ash and Brock picked up Misty to bring her with them. Brock's family went on vacation for Christmas and Misty's sisters were still traveling around the world. So Misty closed down the gym and went with them...for old times sake. The day before, they stopped at a Pokemon Center in the woods for the night. Now that it was morning, they were ready to leave. Pikachu then jumped on Ash's shoulder, ending his thought. ''Well, you guys ready?'', Ash asked. ''Yeah Ash, we're ready'', Brock said. ''Then onward to Pallet Town!'', Ash said. They then left the Pokemon Center.
They traveled for a few hours, taking breaks where ever possible due to the winter. They also notticed the beauty of the glistnening snow on the ground and trees. This was a truly remarkable sight. After a little more traveling, they reached Pallet Town...and just in time for Breakfast! ''There it is! What a beautiful sight!'', Ash said. Everyone nodded. ''We better hurry...Togepi is getting cold, ( in this story, it never left )'', Misty said showing them her chattering baby. ''Right, let's get going'', Ash said. They then made their way through the town and to Ash's house. The house was decorated nicely with lights all around. Through the window, they could see a naked Christmas tree. ''The tree isn't decorated'', Ash stated. ''Maybe she left it for us to do after you told her we were coming'', Misty Brock said. Ash nodded. They then walked up and knocked on the door. Soon, it opened and Mrs.Ketchum appeared.
''Oh your here!'', Mrs.Ketchum said cheerfully. She then hugged everyone and took Pikachu and Togepi into her arms. ''I left the tree up for you guys to decorate!'', she said.''And Misty, I'm glad you could make it, Ash told me that Brock and him were going to get you'', she continued. ''Thanks Mrs.Ketchum, I'm glad to be here!'', Misty replied. She then had everyone enter the house. They took off their shoes and put on slippers as they walked in. They looked around the decroated house and after seeing all of the neat decorations, notticed someone drinking tea on the couch.
''Who's that mom?'', Ash asked. ''Oh, he's just someone passing by, last night, he came to the door step and asked if he could stay for the night, he looked like he needed a place to stay for Christmas, so I let him'', Mrs.Ketchum answered. The person on the couch then placed his glass down on the small table in front of him and looked at the gang, stainding up as he did. ''Why hello, you can call me Evan'', the kid said, ( Yes, he is me ). Everyone said hello back, except for Ash, who looked shocked. ''It's you...from...from the dreams!'', Ash said surprised.
''Dreams? What are you talking about?'', Brock asked. ''Oh wait, do you mean the dreams you've been having lately?'', Misty asked. Ash nodded. ''Yeah, he sounds like just like him, and I swear I got a glimpse of him the last time and it looked like him'', Ash said. Mrs.Ketchum wasn't sure what they were talking about, but felt it best not to interfear. The kid who said his name was Evan looked confused as well. ''I'm afraid I have no idea what he's talking about'', Evan said. ''Ash, are you sure that's the same person?'', Misty asked. ''I'm sure of it...well at least I think I am'', Ash said. Evan then walked up to them.
''Well it is quite possible, they say dreams are like portals, they can unlock memories and can also hold many things that can cause de-ja-vu, or possibly even cause many more things mysterious'', Evan said. Everyone in the room looked at him slightly shocked. ''What? I may look poor, but I was well educated'', he said. This was true, he wore slightly torn pants and a shirt with a dark green, beat up jacket. He also had on a dirty hat, though the clothes seemed to be cleaner then they should have been, most likely due to Mrs.Ketchum and her hospitality. Though what surprised Ash and the gang the most was that he was their age, 12-14 years of age. Mrs.Ketchum then tried to start another conversation.
''Well now enough of that, come on now kids, you have a tree to decorate!'', Mrs.Ketchum said. Misty, Brock, and the two Pokemon agreed and walked with Mrs.Ketchum to the tree. Ash started to follow, but stopped next to Evan. ''I don't know if your the guy or not, but I'm keeping an eye on you, even if the guy in the dream said he'd help me with whatever he wanted me to do'', Ash whispered to Evan. ''Well, this is your house and I shall not argue to your decision, now you should hurry and decorate, it looks like the girl is doing your job'', Evan answered. Ash then notticed Misty and ran to her and the others. As he did this, Evan smirked to himself. For the next hour, everyone, ( but Evan ), decorated the tree. After awhile, the only thing left to hang up was the star. Mrs.Ketchum decided to vote on it. As soon as she said this, Ash voted for Misty. Everyone was slightly surprised, particurily Misty, but everyone else voted for Evan, who sat on the couch to watch them. Ash wasn't disappointed that they voted for Evan, but hoped that he would let Misty do it instead. Evan looked surprised, and then looked at Ash, he then smirked and answered.
''What!? Oh no, I couldn't, I'm not a part of your family, I think we should let the eager, soon to be Pokemon Master choose'', Evan said. Everyone smiled, but then Ash thought of something. ''Wait, how did you know I wanted to be a Pokemon Master? I never told you'', Ash said. Everyone took this into consideration and agreed. ''I could just tell, your a trainer and by the looks of your Pikachu, a good one. It was a guess'', Evan said. Ash didn't full heartidly believe him, but disregarded it.
He then let Misty put up the star. As she put up the star, smiling with glee, Ash watched her, and a feeling of happiness warmed him. He felt like something he never felt before, not since he first met Misty. He slightly blushed. Misty took noice to Ash looking at her like that and also blushed. Brock didn't know this since he was having Misty staind on his shoulders to put the star on and he was struggling not to let her fall, ( it was a tall tree). Mrs.Ketchum notticed however and smiled to herself. Evan also notticed as Pikachu and Togepi sat next to him. He smiled and mumbled something. He then looked outside. Pikachu and Togepi did the same, as they notticed it started to snow. But not just any snow, a beautiful snow that almost seemed...magical.
After they decorated the tree, Mrs.Ketchum, with help from Brock, made lunch. They made sandwiches, rice balls, and hot coa-coa with tea. After lunch, ( which ended fast due to Ash's apetite ), Ash and the gang went outside to play in the snow. They asked Evan to join them and after a few declines, he finally agreed to go. So they all went out. First, they all made a snowman, then some snow angels, and after Misty hit Ash in the face with a snowball and giggled about it, a snowball fight. During the snowball fight, Ash threw a snowball at Evan to get him involved.
''Hiyaa!'', Ash yelled as he threw the snowball. Evan heard the yell and turned to look. As he saw the snowball flying towards him, he tried to step out of the way of it's path. However, he was too slow and the snowball hit his hand...but as Ash contiued to watch, he notticed that the snowball seemed to go through his hand. ''What...'', Ash said to himself. Evan then picked up a snowball and threw it at Ash. The snowball flew towards his face and he paniced. Evan then put his hand behind his back. Pikachu and Togepi then notticed him flick his wrist and then the snowball turned to powder snow and splattered all over Ash's face before impact.
After this happened, Brock and Misty laughed at Ash as he whipped away the snow. He soon forgot about the snowball and Evan's hand, thinking it was just his imagination. Evan then suggested to go inside as the sun was going down. So they agreed and entered the house. By this time, Mrs.Ketchum had already made diner for the kids and Pokemon. After they ate, it was dark out and everyone prepared for bed. Evan however, did not.
''Well, I think it's about time I left'', Evan said. He then stood up and prepared to walk out the door. ''Wait deary, do you have a place to go?'', Mrs.Ketchum asked. ''No, but I can't trouble you all any more, besides, you guys will need more space to sleep'', Evan said. Ash, Misty, and Brock then stepped forward. ''Oh no, you can't go because of that, if it makes it easier, I'll sleep with Ash'', Misty said. She immediatly realized her mistake of a slipup and covered her mouth, blushing madly. ''What!'', Ash yelled in shock. Mrs.Ketchum, realizing Misty's misunderstainding, giggled. ''My, my, Ash has a girl who wants to sleep with him already'', Mrs.Ketchum said. ''It's OK deary, we know what you ment'', she said to comfort the embarrased girl.
''Well, Misty couldn't wait to give an excuse!'', Brock said slyly. To save her the trouble, Ash was the one to hit Brock in the head with the mallet instead of Misty. To change the subject, ( for Ash and Misty's sake ), Evan opened the door. ''Thank you for the offer, but I simply couldn't'', Evan said. As he was about to leave, he felt something tugging on his pants . When he looked down, he saw Pikachu and Togepi, each pulling on a pant leg. ''Well it seems even the Pokemon don't want you to leave'', Mrs.Ketchum said. Evan then looked back down to the Pokemon. ''Your serious about this aren't you'', Evan said. ''Pikachu, chu pika'', Pikachu said. ''Toge Toge Prii'', Togepi said. ''You see, you going to disappoint alot of people and Pokemon if you leave'', Ash said. Evan then smirked.
''Alright...I'll stay'', Evan said. He then closed the door. ''Of coarse, their's still the problem with places to sleep'', he said afterwards. ''Don't worry about that, Misty already volunteered to sleep with Ash!'', Brock said jokingly. Everyone then laughed as Misty and Ash blushed. Evan then looked outside. ''Well this is going to be one magical Christmas'', Evan whispered to himself.
After a few hours, it was time for bed. Mrs.Ketchum had her bed, Brock slept in a spare room, and the Pokemon were with their trainers. Of coarse, Ash and Misty had no choice but to sleep together because Evan got the couch, ( they only slept together you perverts ). As they got ready for bed, Ash and Misty talked. ''You better not think of doing anything tonight Ash!'', Misty warned. Ash sighed. ''Yes Misty, I heard you for the tenth time!'', Ash said. Misty then threw a pillow at Ash's face as a joke due to his tone. She then looked around the room. ''Where's Pikachu and Togepi?'', Misty asked. Ash then looked around the room, realizing they weren't there.
''Oh don't worry, the're probably downstairs, eating or talking to Evan'', Ash said. Ash then notticed Misty's face. He admired it, but realized that it looked worried. Ash then sat up and put a hand on her shoulder. ''Trust me, the're alright'', Ash said sincerely. Misty then smiled. ''Thanks Ash'', Misty said. Ash nodded. Ash then let Misty get into bed. Since they were short on blankets, probably due to Evan and Brock, they slept in their clothes. When they were in, Ash turned off the light. ''Good night Misty'', Ash said quietly. But Ash heard a quiet sigh, she was asleep. Though she fell asleep soon, Ash stayed up for another hour. When he was about to fall asleep, he heard shivering. He turned and notticed Misty, shivering repeatidly. He immediatly took off his hoodie, ( or jacket, not sure what his Hoenn atire is exactly, it looks like a hoodie ), and placed it over Misty. She immediatly stopped shivering and smiled. Ash then smiled and, with his good deed done, fell asleep. However, Misty then woke up. She notticed the hoodie and looked at Ash's sleeping form, hoodie less. Misty smiled and, carefully as she could, put her arms around Ash's body. Though she did it for warmth for him, she felt it...pleasing. She then smiled and fell asleep.
Meanwhile, Pikachu and Togepi were downstairs. They went downstairs to talk to Evan, but could not find him. After searching, they were about to go upstairs, when they looked out the backdoor window in the Kitchen and notticed Evan watching the snowfall. They then walked outside and sat next to Evan. ''Why hello you two, shouldn't you be asleep?'', Evan asked. ''Pika'', Pikachu said putting his hand behind his head. ''Toge'', Togepi said happily. They then continued to stare at the snowfall for a few minutes before Evan spoke. ''You guys know who I am don't you'', Evan said. Both of the Pokemon looked at him and nodded. ''I figured, I notticed that all Pokemon have the ability to tell me apart from other people. I guess it's a good thing to know in case I need your help, you-know-who must have figured that as well, a trusting thing'', Evan said. He then put his hands together, ( like a ball, his hands are the skin, and their is space inside ), and a glow appeared. He then opened his hands and a beautiful Christmas star appeared. ''Well, it's about time, best get ready to help you-know-who'', Evan said.
What is Evan really, will everyone's Christmas go as planned, will Ash and Misty get together? Find out on the next chapter!
I sound like the narator don't I? -EVAN AAML