Chapter Two

A Tearful Reunion

Just so you know I will input the characters ages that appear in each chapter.

Ash- 15

Misty-15

Joel- 17

Delia (Mrs. Ketchum)-37

Lily- 17

Violet- 16

Daisy- 19

Delia had been washing the dishes trying to get her mind off of what happened to Ash those six months ago. Misty was just as worried as she was. Misty had stayed with her those six months because they needed each other now more than ever. When Misty had told Delia what happened Misty had blamed herself.

"Misty, it was not your fault." Delia told her.

She went on to explain that Ash was likely an Aura Guardian and Team Rocket wanted him to join them. Of course that was only half true.

Now as she washed the dishes, a flash of white light and two figures caught her eye.

They landed on Ash's backyard. Ash checked over himself making sure he was alright. He was fine, but Joel on the other hand…

" Joel!" Ash shouted.

Joel lay on the ground clutching his chest. He had taken a bullet apparently to the heart.

" Ash…" Joel said weakly

"Don't talk. Save your strength." Ash told him. Just then his mother and Misty came out.

" Ash!" Misty Squealed.

" Sweetheart your o.k.!" his mother cried.

" Mom, call an ambulance! He's been shot!" Ash cried out.

-At the Hospital-

Daisy, Lily and Violet had joined Ash, Delia and Misty immediately upon hearing that Joel was wounded. Ash proceeded to explain what had happened to him and Joel and how Joel had freed him.

" I hope he will be o.k.…" Lily sobbed. Truth was Lily was still in love with Joel. She never gave up hope that he would return.

" Don't worry Lily, You know Joel he tough." Violet told her. Violet and Daisy saw the worry and fear in Lily's eyes.

" Yeah I'm sure he will pull through." Daisy assured her.

Just then the doors to the operating room opened.

" Joel Berlitz party" the doctor called ( I know what your thinking, yes he and dawn are related. How? you'll find out in the next chapter.)

" That's us" Delia said.

" How is he?" Lily asked. Obviously worried for Joel.

" It was close, but we somehow made it. Also the bullet struck just underneath his heart so that's probably what gave us the time we needed." the doctor told them.

" Thank Arceus" Lily said smiling.

" you all may go in now but he wants to see one person first." the doctor stated. Violet and Daisy gave knowing smiles.

" Is there a Lily Waterflower here?" The doctor asked.

" That's me" Lily said as she stepped forward.

" Follow me…" The doctor instructed.

They soon came to a room labeled "Berlitz".

As Lily entered, the first thing she noticed was the sleeping person lying on the bed. His chocolate brown hair was reached behind his ears. No doubt not being able to have a haircut in a few years. His arms were covered with cuts and bruises, Just like Ash.

'Probably from those experiments.' Lily thought.

Lily knew it was Joel. Not by the sign outside but by the feeling she had in her heart.

" Oh Joel, what did they do to you." Lily said started to cry.

" Lily…Is that really you? Or am I…?" Joel was cut off.

" It's really me Joel." Lily said as she held his hand.

" Lily, I understand if you moved on…" Joel began but was once again cut off.

" Joel, I never gave up hope that you would return. I love you Joel. And I always will." she said before kissing him on the lips.

" Awwww.."

Joel and Lily turned the whole group was there including Johanna and Dawn.

' Oh no…' Joel thought.

What did Joel mean by that? How do you think Joel is related to Johanna and Dawn. Put your guess in a review. Well at least Joel and Lily are back together right. And Ash and Misty are reunited. But why does Giovanni want the Aura Stones and why can Joel also use them. Find out soon…