Here is my 8th chapter...finally! I'm sorry for such a long wait, you see, on my birthday, ( Sep. 12 ), the computer's internet went down and yesturday, ( Sep. 22 ), was the first day I was on since then. All I had to do was turn the computer off and remove all of the cords, then place them back in! Since then, I became a main character in my school comedy play, ( Robin Hood, I'm a comic relief bad guy ), I have turned 16, and I have been thinking about when I can finally update! Now here is my 8th chapter...ah who am I kidding? You know this won't be up for awhile!
-EVAN AAML
Afterwards, Ash, Misty, and Pikachu walked back to camp. The walk there was just made up of talking and thinking, and when they got there, they saw both Max and Alexi, starting to make a fire. Both of them looked warn out. ''Hey guys, looks like you did alot of training'', Ash said.
''Yeah, I wanted to teach Max more then just healing techniques, so I taught him self-deffense moves as well, kid's got alot of potential'', Alexi said poking the fire. Misty then looked around.
''Where is everyone?'', Misty asked.
''Well I'm not sure where Evan and Stephanie are, but I'm guessing that the others haven't finished training yet'', Alexi said. After about 5 minutes, Max started to pet Pikachu while Alexi finally got the fire going. Ash and Misty sat near the fire and the 4 of them talked for awhile. Eventually, they heard footsteps and then turned to see May and Carlo walking towards them, both dirty and very tired. ''You guys made it!'', Alexi said.
''Yes, after awhile, our training went pretty well, so we started to head back, we need a rest...are we the first ones back?'', Carlo asked.
''Yeah, the others aren't back yet'', Misty said.
''Good, I need a bath badly! But first, can you help me, I tripped and cut myself on the way to the desert'', May said to Alexi showing her her arm, which was cut. Carlo seemed to be thinking of the incident and smiled to himself, it seemed to be a funny moment. Max shook his head and called May a clutz.
''Yeah sure'', Alexi said. But before she could try, Max stopped her.
''Oh, let me do it, please!? I want to show you what I learned!'', Max said to May.
''Well your eager, OK then let's see what you got!'', May said. She then held out her arm to Max. He excitedly jumped up in the air, but then became serious. He placed his hand on the cut.
''Natural Cure!'', Max yelled. A green light then covered the cut, soon, it was gone.
''Wow, no pain or anything, you did great Max!'', May said. Max blushed and put his hand behind his head, brimming in confidence. ''OK, now I really need a bath!'', May said. She then ran to the lake as fast as her weak body could take her. Carlo sat near the fire and drunk some water near him.
''So how did your training go?'', Ash asked.
''Well it took us awhile just to get there, but as soon as we did, we started. May is really good with her powers, I was quite shocked. She learned quite a few tricks from me and I learned a new attack'', Carlo said.
''Can we see it!?'', Max asked excited. Carlo shook his head.
''Sorry, surprise'', Carlo said. Max looked disappointed. Suddenly, they all heard heavy footsteps. All of then turned to see a surprising sight. Coming from the mountains were Steven and Brock, both of them using walking sticks, dragging themselves to camp. They were extremely tired and dirty, covered in scratches, most of which were still bleeding.
''Hey guys...how's it going?'', Steven asked casually but weakly.
''What did you guys do up there!?'', Misty asked shocked as she and Alexi helped them over to the fire.
''Train of coarse! When we got there, I asked Brock if it was OK that we did some extreme training and he said it was fine...so we did, and here we are'', Steven said.
''And I might want to add that I won the practice fight!'', Brock said. Steven stuck his tongue out at him in reply.
''Alright, let's get started'', Max said rolling up his sleeves. Before he did anything else however, Alexi put her arm in front of him, a hand motion to stop.
''Wait Max, no offense, but I think you should let me do this'', Alexi said. Max looked sad and confused. ''Your good, but we need this done fast'', she continued. Max nodded. Alexi then put a hand on both Brock and Steven. But before she could heal them, everyone heard more footprints and turned to see May walking up to them, holding what appeared to be pots and pans.
''OK I finished my bath and...What the!? What happened to you two!?'', May said shocked as she dropped what she was carrying. Alexi had no time to explain so Ash filled her in while Alexi started.
''Natural Cure!'', Alexi yelled. Green light then engulfed both Steven and Brock. Within a short time, they were fine. The green light then disappeared and Alexi removed her hands. As she did, she started panting.
''Are you OK!?'', Max asked worried. He ran to try and help her up. Alexi smiled.
''Thanks, but don't worry, I'm only tired, it happens when I do to much healing at once'', Alexi said tiredly. Steven and Brock stood up, completely rejuvinated, and stretched.
''Well thank you Alexi, we needed that, now let's get you to bed, it's going to be a long night'', Steven said. Brock quickly ran in-between Alexi and Steven.
''Oh, I'll bring her to her tent!'', Brock said drooling.
''Thanks Brock, but I think she's had enough of your ever so famous catch phrases'', Steven said sarcastically as he lifted Alexi up to carry her to her tent.
''And what do you mean by that!?'', Brock yelled back. Ash, Misty, May, Max, Pikachu, and Carlo all laughed. May then bent down to pick up the pots and pans, Misty helped her.
''So May, what's with the pots and pans?'', Misty asked.
''Popcorn, I figure we'll be staying up late this night'', May said.
''Oh right, the surprise'', Misty said. Ash paniced as Brock, Max, and Carlo looked at them confused.
''What are you talking about? Do you know something about tonight?'', Max asked.
''Yeah, and come to think of it, Steven mentioned having a long night'', Carlo remembered.
''Oh, well you see...'', May said before her and Misty's mouthes were covered by Ash's hands, who nervously smiled.
''Oh it's nothing! Nothing at all, you just...uh, start that popcorn and we'll meet you in a second'', Ash said nervously as he stepped away from the boys, dragging the girls along with him. The boys just stood there, dumbfounded.
''O...K'', Brock said. Pikachu just sat there, snickering to himself. Meanwhile, Ash dragged Misty and May behind a tent and let go of them, they both gasped for breath.
''You guys! It's supposed to be a secret!'', Ash yelled quietly. Both Misty and May remembered and blushed.
''Oh, oh yeah'', Misty said embarrased.
''Sorry, sort of slipped'', May said the same way.
''Just don't let it happen again! Too many people already know as it is!'', Ash said angrily.
Yeah girls, how's it supposed to be a surprise if everyone knows?'', a voice from behind Ash said. Ash quickly turned around to see Steven standing behind him.
''Steven! How long have you been staning there!?'', Ash asked worried.
''Don't worry Ash, I already know'', Steven said. Ash, Misty, and May were shocked.
''What!? You too!? When did you find out!?'', Ash asked surprised.
''I overheard your conversation with Evan, quite romantic, should have seen it coming'', Steven said. Ash sighed.
''Great, that makes 4 people and a Pokemon who know,...OK if we keep our mouthes shut for the rest of tonight, I think we can pull this off'', Ash said. Everyone agreed. ''Good, now we wait for Evan and Stephanie to come back, wake up Alexi and whoever else falls asleep, and we spy on them to watch'', Ash explained. Everyone smiled at the plan. ''OK then, let's head back to the fire and make that popsorn, it's a good distraction...and I'm hungry!'', Ash said. Everyone sweatdropped and collapsed. After they regained their composture, they headed back to the fire and prepared the popcorn. After awhile, everyone had their, even though their was plenty of popcorn still left. May was playing with the fire in the pit, making the flames dance in the night sky, ( Oh, I would play with those flames too, but it wouldn't be a pretty sight! ). Right before everyone was going to call it a night, ( or at least the ones who didn't know about the surprise ), everyone turned to a noise of walking and laughter and saw Evan and Stephanie walk up to them, Evan's arm around Stephanie's neck. Both of them walked up to the gang with smiled on their faces.
''Well it took you guys long enough, where have you been?'', Misty asked.
''All over the place really. We traveled through the forest and found a small villiage. We stayed there for a bit, and then headed back here'', Evan explained.
''And it was amazing! I loved every moment of it!'', Stephanie said.
''Well our special night isn't over juet yet, follow me'', Evan said. Stephanie seemed confused, but didn't hesitate to follow him. Before they left, Evan turned to face Ash and winked. Ash nodded in reply. Evan and Stephanie then headed towards the lake and beach. Ash quickly faced the others.
''Alright, the're going to do it, Misty, you and May go wake up Alexi, we'll wait for you outside your tent'', Ash said. Misty and May nodded. They then ran to the tent with Ash and Steven behind them.
''Wait, what's going on?'', Carlo asked.
''A surprise, come on Pikachu!'', Ash said. Pikachu jumped up to Ash's shoulder.
''You'll find out, but you have to follow us, and hurry!'', Steven said. Brock, Max, and Carlo looked uncertain, but followed them anyway. They then stopped in front of girl's tent, where Misty and May were waking up Alexi.
''Alexi, wake up!'', Misty said shaking Alexi awake. She slowly opened her eyes.
''Wh-what is it?'', Alexi asked tiredly.
''Something cool is going to happen!'', May said. Alexi closed her eyes and flipped over.
''Sorry, onlt get up if it's really cool'', Alexi said.
''But it is really cool, it's about Evan and Stephanie!'', Misty said. Alexi quickly faced the girls with open eyes.
''Evan and Stephanie!?'', Alexi asked shocked.
''Yes!'', May answered.
''Say no more!'', Alexi said as she quickly jumped out of bed. The 3 girls were met by the boys outside the tent and they all ran to the boulders seperating the camp from the lake. When they reached the boulders, they looked down towards the lake and saw Evan and Stephanie, just standing there looking at the full moon.
''Romantic isn't it?'', Evan asked. Stephanie nodded.
''You always did have a way with romance'', Stephanie said smiling.
''So you had fun?'', Evan asked.
''Yes, today was great Evan, I loved it!'', Stephanie said holding on to his arm. Evan smiled.
''It can get better'', Evan said.
''How'', Stephanie asked, not really paying attention. Evan then reached into his pocket and pulled out the ring's box. he then stepped back from Stephanie, who looked confused. Evan then smiled again and slowly got on one knee. Stephanie gasped and covered her mouth, tears about to pour out.
''Stephanie, I'm going to ask one question...just 4 little words that i hope will change your life forever...Stephanie...will you marry me?'', Evan asked as he showed Stephanie the ring. Stephanie could no longer hold in her tears. Meanwhile, Ash and the gang were holding hands, hoping that everything will turn outright.
''...Yes...Yes! I will marry you!'', Stephanie finally managed to say. Everyone quietly yelled out yes to themselves. Evan smiled and took out the ring from the box. Stephanie held her hand out, and Evan slipped the ring on her finger. Evan then stood up and Stephanie ran into him for a hug, tears streaming down her face. Up on the hill, Steven whispered something into Carlo's ear. Carlo nodded and then Steven made a rock in his hand and threw into the air. Carlo then fired a fireball at it. When the fire collided with the rock, the rock exploded, making the sky look like a firework's show. Watching this, May looked at Brock and he nodded. They then repeated the fireworks display. Back at the beach, Evan and Stephanie watched the show. ''What's going on?'', Stephanie asked.
''Looks like we have company'', Evan said. He then tilted Stephanie's head so that she was facing him. ''I love you'', Evan said. Stephanie smiled.
''I love you too...'', Stephanie said. They then slowly moved their heads together until their lips met. Watching this, Ash and the gang ran down the hill and towards the new soon to be married couple. The boys surrounded Evan while the girls circled Stephanie.
''Way to go Evan!'', Ash yelled. Carlo had an arm around Evan's neck while Steven whistled out a congradulatory whistle. Brock shook Evan's hand and Max jumped up and down in excitement. Meanwhile, the girls all did a group hug around Stephanie and jumped up and down screaming with joy and laughter. After a long while, everyone headed back to camp. They all circled the camp fire and congradulated the fiancees. Brock then stood up on a rock with a drink in his hand.
''OK a toast...to the new Mr. amd Mrs.!'', Brock yelled. Everyone toasted. ''And let us hope that the next couple have a happy ending too!'', Brock yelled Everyone immediatly turned to face Ash and Misty, who were sitting next to each other. They then started to blush, looked at each other, and then blushed even more as they looked away from each other. Everyone laughed. ''OK, now let's play spin the bottle!'', Brock yelled.
''But their are only 4 girls, and one of them is getting married'', Steven said.
''I meant just me and Alexi!'', Brock replied. A bottle was suddenly thrown at Brock's head, which knocked him over.
''There, your move'', Alexi said. Everyone laughed at Brock's misfortune. While this happened, Ash stood up and walked towards the lake. Misty watched this and followed, curious. Pikachu also saw this, but left them alone, together. When Ash had finally reached the lake, he looked up to view the full moon. He then turned and notticed Misty walking up to him.
''How come your not up there with the others?'', Misty asked.
''I just wanted some alone time'', Ash said. Misty looked down saddened.
''Oh, then you want me to leave?'', Misty asked sadly. Ash looked at her and notticed her face.
''No, I'm glad your here...please don't leave'', Ash said. Misty smiled. She then moved closer to Ash and watched the full moon with him.
''Beautiful isn't it?'', Misty asked. Ash nodded.
''Very few things are more beautiful than that'', Ash said. Misty then brought her attention to Ash.
''What do you think is more beautiful than that?'', Misty asked. This time, Ash brought his attention to her and smiled.
''Oh nothing'', Ash said. Misty looked suspicious, but dropped the topic, thinking and hoping she already knew the answer. As they both sat down on the beach, they didn't nottice that Brock and the others had just hid behind the boulders, watching them.
''How come they didn't tell us they were here!?'', Max asked annoyed.
''Because they wanted some alone time! Besides, they just might get togehter now!'', May said. Brock nodded.
''Yeah, I've been waiting for this moment ever since I met them!'', Brock said. Meanwhile, Ash and Misty just sat there, watching the beautiful sight in complete silence. Suddenly, Ash broke the silence.
''I really do care about you'', Ash said. This caught Misty off guard.
''What?'', Misty asked.
''You know how we always argue and insult each other...well I never mean that...I really do care about you'', Ash explained. Misty's heart was filled with joy at these words and she smiled.
''You know what?...I really care about you too'', Misty said. Ash looked at her, watching her eyes glisten in the moonlight. Slowly, Ash's head started to move towards Misty's. She moved her head closer as well. Both of them knew very well what was about to happen, and closed their eyes to prepare for it. Everyone who watched tensed up, as in suspense. Right when Ash and Misty were millimeters apart, feeling each other's breath...a huge explosion occured. Both Ash and Misty opened their eyes and looked towards the forest to their left. A mushroom cloud hovered in the forest. Quickly, Ash and Misty stood up and ran towards the explosion, leaving the others behind the boulders, watching.
Alright, the 8th chapter is now done, faster than I thought it would be. I've been sitting in this same wooden seat for over two hours now and I haven't stopped typing, you readers are killing me! I get little sleep as it is you know! It's 9:36 here in New York and I woke up at 4:30! My goodness! The next chapter will not be up for awhile I'm afraid, but I will try and get it up soon. I already have a idea for another story, how does a horror story sound? It would be a first, and I plan on making it in the Diamond and Pearl season as well! Tell me what you think! Until then, I expect reviews and favorites and alerts and anything like that! Tell me anything you want, oh, and a reminder, a fellow author is making a story about the t.v show Big Brother, Pokemon style, look at the bottom of my profile for more detail please!
sincerely, evan, a fan of aaml
-EVAN AAML
