In My Heart: Bound By Love
By: TheFifthCharmedOne
Disclaimer: I don't own it. Nope. No I don't.
Summary: Second part of In My Heart trilogy. Misty faces confusion, confrontations, and confliction as well as her growing twins, who want answers. And unfortunately, kids do not come with instruction manuals. Poke and Contest ships.
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Chapter 1: In My Arms
Knowing clouds will rage in
Storms will race in
But you will be safe in my arms
Rains will pour down
Waves will crash all around
But you will be safe in my arms
In My Arms, Plumb
Charmed Says: Quick thanks to talkstoangels77for suggesting this song! Give it a listen, it's really good!
Also, if anyone has other song suggestions, let me know and I'll be the judge!
On with the story.
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ASH POV
The Hoenn region.
I never thought I'd be here anytime soon.
But then again, I never thought a lot of things in my life would happen.
Pikachu sat on my shoulder, and my other Pokémon were safely in their Pokéballs, ready to be called on if I needed them.
The boat sailed closer to May and Max's home region, and I thought about the reason I was going there.
Misty Waterflower.
The childhood crush I could never let go of, the girl I'd fallen head over heels for the day I met her, the fiery redhead that always sparked something in me…..her face flashed in front of my eyes, and I smiled.
I was finally going to see her again.
"Mr. Ketchum?" I turned to see the boat's captain looking at me. "We'll be docking soon, and there is a crowd waiting for you."
I sighed. "We can help you get past them, if you want."
"No, I'll face them." I said. I looked at Pikachu, who smiled at me. "It's the price of fame, isn't it buddy?"
"Pika!" Though Lance had given me a Thunder Stone so I could evolve Pikachu into a Raichu, my buddy refused to even look at it. And to be honest, it wouldn't be the same if Pikachu was a Raichu. We had been through everything together, and changing him was like changing all that history, which I would never do, even if you paid me.
"All right, if you're sure." said the captain, sighing heavily.
We docked and a huge crowd of fans gathered around me, all asking for autographs and the like. It got so bad that Pikachu used a Thunderbolt to get them away from me.
Note to self: Always hide from the fans.
I had just turned 17 last June, and I wasn't the scrawny kid I used to be. Not to brag, but I'd built up a lot in the past few years and not just in battle experience.
I knew that the first town in Hoenn—Littleroot Town—didn't have a Pokémon Center, but it did have Professor Birch's laboratory. Which would be a good place to start, seeing as May and the Professor were still on good terms, he would most likely know where she was.
And I hoped Misty was with her.
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MISTY POV
Life was perfect.
My name is Misty Rose Waterflower, and I am a teenage mother of twins. Jacob Ashton and Alexandra Rose Waterflower. They were my whole world. I loved them with everything I had, and everything I am.
Jake and Alex were now approaching their first birthday, which was also my eighteenth. It was late November, and Caroline and Drew had come over for dinner. May and Drew were still steadily dating but I had a feeling Drew was considering a marriage proposal. I am a true romantic, I know these things. Also, Drew's become the brother I never had, so I've learned a lot about him and the way he acts.
I had just put them down for their afternoon nap. I went to my room, where the Pichu I had adopted from an abusive furniture salesman was playing with Marill. I smiled at the scene, and when they both saw me, Pichu ran over and hopped onto my shoulder, and Marill in my arms.
We were still living in the apartment that May had rented for us back when I was still pregnant. Since the lease lasted for a year, and it had been over a year since we rented it out, it was officially ours.
I also had a job at the local café. The pay was decent and I'd made some friends there. My shift was starting at four, and it was around one. The twins usually slept for about two or two and a half hours, and May was usually home from her job at the Pokémon Contest Enterprises-Hoenn Branch-Petalburg City. She worked there with Drew, and having competed in three Pokemon Contest Grand Festivals and Contests all across Hoenn, Kanto, and Johto, they had done well for themselves in the eyes of the contest world.
I fell back on my bed and thought about the one person that was always on the back of my mind.
Ash Ketchum.
I hadn't seen him in over a year, and even though part of me still had feelings for him, I know he's happy with that slutty little bitch (sorry for the extreme language) Dawn. Even though that breaks my heart every time I think about it, I can't stop. I've tried to think about other things, but somehow that always leads to thinking about Ash, and then thinking about how much I still love him, despite what an asshole he's being. I've tried to go out with other guys, but most get disgusted when they hear I'm a mother at 18. And if they can't accept Alex and Jake, then they can forget being with me.
Speaking of Alex and Jake, the reason I keep thinking about Ash is because he is their biological father.
Yes, Ash and I made love one night in April of last year, and he got me pregnant. But he doesn't know that. I never told him. I wanted too, I thought about it, sure, but when it finally came down to it, I just couldn't. He was so close to his dream of being the Greatest Pokémon Master, and I couldn't let what had happened between us change that.
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ASH POV
"Ash! It's great to see you again!" Professor Birch greeted me, grinning jovially.
I'd gotten to his lab in a short amount of time, his assistant Joshua drove his jeep over to the dock and I have to admit he drives a lot better than Birch.
"Hi Professor," I said. "I have a favor to ask you. Do you think I could come in?"
"Of course, come on in." he led me inside and there was a boy with bright white hair, a green headband, and black and orange clothes sitting at the table. "Oh, Ash, this is my son Brendan. Brendan, this is Ash, he's recently become a member of the Kanto Elite Four."
He was bragging. I rubbed the back of my neck, embarrassed. Brendan looked at me and smirked.
"So you beat all the Kanto Elite Four members and the champion Lance?" he said skeptically. I didn't like his attitude.
"Yeah, I did." I said. He stood up and we matched heights.
"Then let's see how good you really are. How about a battle?"
"Now, Brendan," said Birch, trying to stop it.
"Sure, I'll battle you." I wanted to put him in his place.
"Ash," said Birch again, but I was already in battle mode.
"Whenever you're ready." said Brendan cockily. He reminded me a lot of Gary.
"Fine, how about now?" I said, and Pikachu glared at him from my shoulder, growling his name.
"Why not?"
I had Pikachu, Staraptor, Infernape, Buizel, and Torterra with me. I don't know the kind of Pokémon Brendan had, but whatever they were, I knew we could beat them.
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MISTY POV
I heard the door downstairs open and I knew it was May, probably followed by Drew or Caro-wait, she's technically my aunt, so shouldn't I call her Aunt Caroline?
Yeah, I was surprised too. I found out that Caroline is my mother's sister, which makes her my aunt and May my cousin. Kind of weird because May's become more of a sister to me then a cousin. We're best friends, and I couldn't ask for anything better.
Knowing she would come upstairs to get a shower soon, I went to Jake and Alex's room. They were both still asleep, but I'd always liked watching them sleep. They were so peaceful, and their even, steady breathing made me feel at ease.
To my surprise, it wasn't May who came in. Drew walked up behind me and tapped me on the shoulder. Before he could talk, I shook my head and shushed him. The twins were notoriously light sleepers. He nodded and we went down to the living room.
"What's up Drew?" We had given him a key about six months into his and May's relationship. Like I said before, they were now dating for almost a year.
"Can I ask you something?" he said to me. I nodded slowly.
"Sure. Is everything okay?"
"Everything's fine, it's just I was hoping for some advice."
"About…?" he didn't answer, he reached into his pocket and showed me a ring case. I smiled broadly. "I kind of thought you were thinking about it."
"Yeah, but do you think-"
"She'll love it. She loves you Drew." I cut him off, because I knew what he was going to ask. I'd never known Drew to be unsure about things, but ever since he'd saved my Pokémon on the boat from Kanto to Hoenn, let's just say he'll have to do something pretty stupid to get on my bad side.
"You're right." he said, smiling.
I smiled back.
Life was perfect.
Nothing can possibly go wrong now.
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ASH POV
The battle was two on two. The first had been Pikachu against Swampert, and I won. Pikachu was stronger then ever now.
Now it was Shiftry versus Torterra, and Shiftry was looking really tired. Not to be arrogant, but why did this guy sign up for a battle he was going to lose?
"Use Bullet Seed!"
"Use Rock Climb to dodge and then use Energy Ball!"
"Terra!" Torterra's claws on its feet lit up and it kicked the ground, throwing up a rock shield to stop the rain of Bullet Seed. It then shot Energy Ball at an unsuspecting Shiftry, knocking it out.
"Shiftry!" said Brendan in dismay.
"Shiftry is unable to battle and the winner is Ash and Torterra!" said Professor Birch, who had been our judge.
Brendan sighed and then looked at me. I returned Torterra and he walked over.
"Congratulations. I guess you really are a member of the Elite Four. I have to ask though, if you're from Kanto, then what're you doing in Hoenn?"
Oh, that's right!
"I'm here visiting a friend." I replied. "That's what I wanted to ask you about Professor. Have you talked to May recently?"
"Yes, just a few days ago she and a boy named Drew dropped by for a visit."
"Did she say where she was living?" I asked.
"She said she was living in an apartment with her friend Misty."
"Do you know where?"
"Her hometown, Petalburg City." I smiled.
"Dad, did you say something about a girl named May? May Maple?" Brendan knew May?
"Yes, I did. Do you know May, Brendan?"
"We met in Johto; she's a rival and a friend." he said, smiling. Why do I get the feeling that he doesn't see her as just a friend?
"Professor, I need to go to Petalburg City. Do you know how I can get there faster then walking?"
"I could drive you," he offered. I second guessed myself.
"Uh, no, it's probably better if I walk anyway. Lead the fangirls off my trail."
"All right. But I think you should go in the morning. You can stay here for the night."
"Thank you Professor." I said, noticing the sunset.
The next morning, I set out early, right after breakfast. With Pikachu on my shoulder, I walked toward the forest in between Littleroot Town and Oldale Town. This trip would take a few days on foot, but it would be worth it if I got to see Misty and talk to her again.
"Ash! Wait up a minute!" I heard Brendan call, and I turned.
"What's up Brendan?" I said. He stopped to catch his breath.
"You're going to Petalburg City, right?" he asked me. I nodded. "Would you mind if I traveled with you?"
I was a little taken aback by this, but I guess he could. I looked at Pikachu and he nodded once.
"All right, you can come with me." I said. He smiled.
I'll find you Misty. I promise.
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A/N: And lo, it is DONE! Yay, I got it out earlier then I expected too! =D I'm excited to write this fic, because it's going to be lots of fun!
Also, the whole Brendan thing will be important in later chapters. And just because Ash is in Hoenn doesn't mean everything will go smoothly. The road of true love never did run smooth, after all.
So, anyway, please review and let me know what you thought.
~Charmed (I'm going to watch Charmed! The TV Show I mean! XD)