Memories



Disclaimer: Okay, I do not own Pokemon, short and simple!

A/N: Okay this may seem sappy, but hey, I don't care it's my story so there. Besides I sorta think it belongs in the humor section.

We see our trio walking down the path to Pallet town, happy to be able to take a break after traveling for so long. Besides it was gonna be a very special day tomorrow for Ash. It's going to be his five-year anniversary, the day he began his life as a pokemon trainer.

"Hey I think I see something!" Misty announced as Professor Oaks lab came into view.

"Alright!" Ash exclaimed and began running down the road to the house. "Professor! It's me Ash!"

"Oh nice to see you again. Hey, isn't tomorrow your anniversary?" Professor asked as he let the gang in. "Pikachu looks like he's grown a lot stronger since I gave him to you."

"I know." Ash replied as he watch the yellow pokemon rush outside to the fields behind the oak residents.

"I can't come over the amazement that you actually became a pokemon Master in such a short amount of time." Professor told Ash as he served Misty, Ash, and Brock some tea.

"I don't see why you're amazed, he's done greater things than achieve such a high title in five years." Misty replied, handing Togepi a cookie.

"True, he did many great things for trainers and pokemon alike over the five years." Brock added.

Ash was turning red from the compliments his friends were telling Professor.

"Come on guys! Anyway, I think we better get going, thanks for the tea Professor." He said as he got up to the back door to call Pikachu.

After thanking professor, they began running down the road again to the Ketchum residents. Finally after a minute the house came into view, Mr. Mime was sweeping the porch as Delia Ketchum was sitting on the swing chair watching.

"Hey, Mom!" Ash yelled as he entered the yard.

"Ash, is that you? You look so grown up!" Delia gushed running to give Ash a hug. "Oh, and your friends look as much grown up as you!"

"Mom!" Ash cried embarrassed, even when Brock, Misty and Pikachu were used to seeing Delia do things like that.

"I'm sorry son, it's just that five years ago tomorrow you looked so handsome as you walked away dragging Pikachu to start your journey." With that, she began to cry again. "My baby is so grown up!"

Everyone sweat-dropped as they watched Mrs. Ketchum dry her tears.

"Alright, I assume everyone remembers where the guest rooms are. Let's go inside, dinner will be ready in an hour." She informed and with that entered the house followed by the gang.

Everything for Ash seemed to be going so slow as he laid down on his bed reviewing all the pokemon information he had gathered over the journey. He had gotten hold of all the information on the three- hundred pokemon known.

Ash sat up and sighed. He took of his overshirt and hat and tossed them aside. Running a hair through his hair wondered what was in store for tomorrow. His thoughts were soon interrupted by a knock on the door. It was Misty.

"Um, Ash dinners almost ready. Your mom told me to tell you to wash up." She replied before exiting the room.

"Wait Misty. I have a question, do you think I deserve the title? I mean, I didn't even catch the Pokemon, I just helped them with their problems, gathered data and befriended them." Ash asked causing Misty to stop in her tracks.

"Of course you deserve the title Ash!" She exclaimed, Ash was about to reply but cut him off. "You did something unlike other trainers. You befriend the pokemon you meet and don't treat them as some sort of wepon. You treat everyone as equals! You helped pokemon who were too injured to move instead of capturing them! You did something no other trainer did. You're unique, that's why they gave you the title." Misty finished. Ash smiled.

"Thanks Mist. You're always helping me. I don't deserve a friend like you." He replied. Misty blushed and smirked.

"Sorry but flattery won't get you no where, you still owe me a bike." She replied, Ash stared at her in amazement.

"You're still mad about that? Besides, I ment it!" Ash replied.

"Sure." Misty replied sarcasticly, not sure to believe him or not. "Come on it's dinner time."

"Alright FOOD!" Ash shouted speeding down the steps and into his seat.

That's Ash, food is first priority. MIsty thought as she walked down the steps for dinner.



Ash woke up the next day. Pikachu was prodding him in the cheek.

"Mornin' Pikachu." Ash replied as he sat up. Then it hit him, it was his big day. He didn't feel as bad as before about getting the title and not capturing all the pokemon. But his chat with Misty had cleared that up. He got up and began to walk down the hallway to the stairs. I should get Misty something nice for her Birthday.

"Morning everyone." Ash said as he entered the Kitchen. Tracey, Brock, Misty and his Mom were all awake.

"Hey A- Oh my gosh." Misty blushed and turned away. Everyone stared confused at her and turned to Ash, who had a blank look on, instantly finding out the problem.

"What?" He asked, staring at them all. He then wondered why it felt so cold. He looked and saw he was only wearing his underwear.

"WAH!!" He shouted, covering his boxers he rushed back to his room to get changed.

After that happening, Ash came down fully dressed to everyone's relief.

"Good to see that your fully dressed, and I don't want to know that you didn't change your-"

"I did Mother you don't need to ask." Ash replied as he practically inhaled his breakfast.

Ash looked around the table to see Tracy and Brock chatting in the corner. Deciding it was probably about pokemon breeding information he turned his attention to Misty who was still a little red and trying to keep her gaze away from Ash. Ash he swallowed the last of his food he decided to ask her what was wrong.

"Hey Mi-" He began but was cut off by Brock and Tracy.

"Ash Tracy and I would like to give this gift to you, for this occasion." Brock told him as Tracy placed a gift in front of Ash. Forgetting about Misty, who had gotten up to see what the gift was, ripped the wrapping to shreds and stared at the gift.