I've Got a Secret
Disclaimer: I don't own pokemon or anything, so please don't sue me.
Summary: Delia and Misty both have secrets that they keep from Ash. Will keeping these secrets save their relationships or drive them further apart? What will Misty go through for love? What will Delia face to protect her son from his unknown father? AAML
Chapter One
Delia smiled as Mr. Mime scurried around the house, helping her clean. He had caught news of Ash coming home along with Misty and Brock. Mr. Mime was always a big help, but especially when he was excited about having visitors over. "Thank you Mimey!" she called sweetly.
She couldn't help but wonder about how the years had gone by so quickly. It seemed like yesterday that she held a newborn baby in her arms, singing him to sleep. Now her baby boy was a grown man. With a sigh, she moved upstairs to continue cleaning.
Delia was just about to clean out the closet in the guest room when she found a box on the top shelf. It didn't take her too long to recognize what it was, either. Memories of him cascaded onto her as she brought the box down. It didn't hurt to look through lost memories every once in a while.
When the letters and gifts fell from the box, she couldn't help but take a deep breath and open some of the letters. Words never forgotten…written by a certain someone who was always on her mind, though she hated to admit it. This was the secret she kept from everyone, especially her son. The truth about his father would only hurt him…
I can never tell him
What happened long ago
The truth about my past
Is something he should never know.
It was a normal sunny day as Ash, Misty and Brock made their way to Pallet town. There were practically no clouds in the sky as the trio entered the small peaceful town that was Ash's home. It had been quite a while since their last visit and they all missed Ash's mom, Delia, as well as her cooking.
While they were walking, Misty glanced over at Ash quite a few times. Over the years of traveling, Ash had grown out of his scrawniness and was now a very strong looking eighteen-year-old. "What is it Mist? Is there something on my face?" he asked. No, he hadn't caught on to Misty's secret affections yet. Brock, on the other hand, snickered, knowing the entire situation quite well at this point. Misty simply blushed and looked in the other direction.
To be fair, Misty had also grown quite a lot. She was no longer the tomboy with the stupid ponytail. Her red hair had grown past her shoulders and wasn't as choppy looking as it had been in her teenage days. Not to mention, she had fully developed into a beautiful feminine shape.
Ever since they were kids, she harbored these feelings for Ash, and still he barely ever looked her way. She knew there was no way she could ever tell him how she really felt. He would be disgusted…it was impossible for him to ever feel the same for her.
I can never tell him
My feelings deep inside.
The truth within my heart
Is something I must always hide.
Delia looked through the window and could see her son with his friends as they approached the house. She couldn't help but think of how much he had grown and how long it had been since the trio last visited Pallet Town. She quickly began to push the love letters back into the box, except for one, which she shoved into her pocket. She didn't know why, but she wanted to keep one with her, as a reminder.
A reminder of what? Many things: How she came to have Ash, the pain one goes through for love…and her responsibility to protect her son as much as she could. Sure, he'd go out on his own to train, but she would do all she could from home to cheer him on and keep him out of trouble. Looking at the letter once more, she sighed, reading the last line: "Love always, Giovanni"
His whole life lies ahead
So much training to be done
And as his mother
I'll protect the future for my son.
"Look! There's the house!" Ash exclaimed happily and began to run. "Come on, Pikachu!" The yellow pokemon followed him down the rest of the street, stopping at the house. Misty couldn't help but feel a little jealous. No, she didn't want to be a pokemon. She just wished that sometimes Ash would look at her, or just notice that she was there for him.
But she knew, even as they first started traveling together, that there was only room for one thing in Ash Ketchem's heart: pokemon. There was no way that she could ever compete with it. Any other kind of relationship would always come second to it. No…it's better that I don't tell him. I'll keep this secret, she thought to herself sadly as she raced to catch up to them.
His love is overwhelming
In its light I'd like to be
But he shares it all with pokemon
There's just no room for me.
Delia was waiting for them on the front porch. "Oh! I'm so happy you're all home!" she said happily, hugging all three of them and then Pikachu as well. She and Misty shared a glance for just a second, and suddenly there was a certain bond between them. They both knew there were secrets being hidden within the other. Perhaps it was the kind of bond that was only formed between females, for Ash and Brock looked thoroughly confused by the glance the two women were giving each other.
I've got a secret
That tears up my soul
And keeping it hidden
Has taken its toll
For both Misty and Delia, these secrets were starting to hurt them inside. Everyday it seemed to get worse and worse. There were plenty of times Misty wanted to share her feelings with Ash. Just the same, Delia had always wanted to discuss her ex-husband with her son. There was never a day when the two didn't think about it.
I can't tell the truth
Cause he might turn away
So I'll keep this secret
It's better that way.
Whatever interest Ash had had in the bonding moment between his mother and Misty was long gone. He started rambling about all that had happened on their journey and all of the new pokemon he had obtained over the past few months. It was obvious that he had no idea what thoughts were lurking around in the minds of his mother and his best friend.
Just a while back he had lost a tournament, only getting third place. He'd been pretty upset about it at the time, but with the help and support of his friends, he was able to get over it pretty easily. Besides, there were plenty more tournaments he would enter until he became the best he would be.
Each end's a new beginning
Each darkness has its dawn.
My tears can't fall forever.
So now I must move on.
My hopes are still the same
For the man I'd like to be
And I will make those dreams come true
Just you wait and see.
Though Delia and Misty were very happy for Ash, their smiles were both feigned. There were more pressing matters that kept the genuineness from their faces. Being as dense as sometimes Ash can be, he didn't notice a thing out of place.
Even throughout the day, Ash didn't notice anything wrong with the two of them. Everyone once in a while, Misty and Delia would look at one another and share a smile, both of them just glad to know that they were in a bit of the same situation.
Once darkness fell on Pallet Town and they all decided to go to sleep, Misty sat awake in the guest room. Brock shared Ash's room with him. That way, their female companion could at least have some privacy for once. She looked through the window at the stars. "What am I doing here? He doesn't even look at me…" she said to herself, a tear falling from her sapphire eyes.
When sleep did not come to her, she decided to talk a walk around Pallet Town. It had been a long time since their last visit, and a late night walk away always nice, especially in the summer season. There was only a bit of a chill in the air, which was easily warded off with a pink hoodie.
Suddenly, she fell into a ditch that seemed to have been laid there as a trap of some sort. She heard the masculine sound of laughing, along with the laughs of three familiar voices: Team Rocket.
I've got a secret (There's no turning back)
That tears up my soul (There's no giving up)
Keeping it hidden (Life still goes on)
Has taken its toll (No matter how tough)
I can't tell the truth (I'm gonna miss you)
Cause he might turn away (But I'll keep on going)
"Misty Waterflower…It's a pleasure to finally meet you," said the masculine voice as a figure appeared above the ditch. Misty could barely make out his face as she looked up at him. "I think we have a proposition for you that you…can't refuse." More laughter.
It's better this way.
So, how do you like it? The song is "I've got a Secret" and it's apparently from pokemon live or something. If you search the song on youtube, there're a few video's with the song. REVIEW PLEASE!!!