Deeper Love

Disclaimer: I Do Not Own Pokemon

Off To Oak

Ash Ketchum tightened his fists, as he walked absemindedly around Cerulean City, his eyes blank and glassy.

He didn't know what to think, what to do, where to go.

She kissed Rudy. The thought sent a wave on nausea through the weary raven-haired trainer, causing him to bang his head in frustration again a tree.

She cheated on me. His stomach churned uncomfortably. He felt like he'd been slapped when he saw Misty kissing Rudy. No, a slap would have been better then seeing them kissing behind his back.

The pain, the hurt, was just unbearable. His brain was clouded with thoughts of his beautiful Misty, but everytime, Rudy would invade them, and the sadness would return.

He'd been walking around for hours now, not knowing what else to do.

He didn't want to face Misty at the gym. He didn't want to face Rudy, as he knew the moment he saw his ugly presence, his temper was going to go out of control.

Just as he finished rounding another circle around the city, something hit him, hard.

It hurt so much his throat tightened and he could feel tears gatherning in his eyes.

She doesn't love me. It kind of just dawned on him now, and it was enough to make him stagger, and sit down, using the support of the Oak Tree he was near.

He could feel tears flowing freely from his russet eyes now, streaming down his cheeks like a waterfall, and once he started crying, he couldn't stop.

He should have known Misty loved Rudy, not him. The dates, the slow-dancing...now the kissing.

Ash snorted. What were they going to say next? Friendly kissing?

He didn't know what do. He felt helpless. His daddy had been gone for years now, so he was used to it, plus he'd always had his mom...his mom...oh mew, he wanted his mom so bad right now.

"I want my mommy," he sobbed, hugging his knees, burying his face in them.

. . .

Dawn looked around the city, searching for Ash.

Rudy and Misty had came back a few hours ago, and Misty said she really needed to talk to Ash about something important, and he hadn't came to pick her up.

"Oh c'mon Ash, where did you go..." Dawn muttered to herself, whirling around in several directions.

She was just about to give up, when she saw the familiar black car parked in a park, and a figure that looked familiar as well, under the tree.

She ran up, about to shout his name, when she froze.

She felt a lump form in her throat as she looked at her friend.

His whole body was shaking, trembling even, as he cried into the palms of his hand, his black hair mopped over, covering his face.

"Omigod," Dawn's hand flew to her mouth as she ran upto him, "Ash! What happened?" she shrieked, sitting beside him.

Ash looked up slowly, his eyes red and puffy, his face tear-streaked, as more tears continued to pour out of his chocolate eyes. "S-s-she...she...l-loves R-r-rudy..." the boy stammered, succumbing to harder tears.

Dawn shook her head. "Ash, Misty loves you!" she said confidently.

Ash bit his lip hard, trying to stop crying, but to no avail. "n-no s-she d-does..." he whispered, "I- I saw t-them k-kissing," his face was flushed and his eyes were swollen now.

Dawn could feel a pit of anger burning inside of her. "WHY! I CAN'T BELIEVE SHE WOULD DO THAT TO YOU!" she fumed, feeling wholy sympathetic for her raven-haired friend.

"And...and...I want my mum..." he whimpered, "I want my mum..."

"Shhh..." Dawn said soothingly, "Ash...its ok..I-I think you should leave Cerulean City..."

Ash's head jerked up. "Y-yeah...I...m-my suitcase i-is already packed b-because w-we w-were g-gunna t-travel a-again b-but I'm just g-gunna leave," he stuttered, trying to mop away his tears the best he could. "W-where s-should I g-go..." he asked.

"Pallet," Dawn mused, "Try Gary's place,"

Ash nodded sadly. "O-ok," he sniffed, "T-thanks Dawn,"

Dawn smiled wearily. "No problem Ash,"

As Ash walked over to his car, he looked over his shoulder.

"Dawn?" he asked.

"Yeah?"

"Tell Misty I don't want to have anything to do with her anymore,"

Dawn nodded firmly. "Sure Ash,"

With one final wave, Ash fastened his seat belt, and drove out of Cerulean City.

. . .

Dawn came back into the gym, her royal blue eyes flaming. She was going to beat the crap out of Misty...oh yes a catfight...a big catfight...

"Where's Ash?" Misty asked, the minute she saw Dawn.

Her eyes were weary, and you could tell she'd been worried about the boy, which confused Dawn, but also softened her gaze. "I don't know," she said coldly.

"WHAT?" Misty shrieked, "You didn't find him?"

There were tears running down her face now. "Oh god, what if something bad happened to him!"

"Yeah, like his girlfriend kissing another boy...hmmm...that's pretty bad, huh?" Dawn said in an icy voice.

Misty gave her a confused look, before realization hit. "H-he saw me kissing Rudy didn't he? That's why he didn't pick me up?" she demanded.

Dawn nodded. "Yeah Misty, I can't believe you! The poor thing was heart broken!"

Misty closed her eyes, taking a pair of deep breaths. "Dawn...let me explain..." she tried, but Dawn had already stormed upstairs, dragged her suitcase, singing "LALALALA" at the top of her lungs when Misty tried to talk, and slammed the door shut behind her.

Misty collapsed onto the couch, shoving her face in the pillow, and bursting into tears. She needed Ash so much right now...and now he was gone.

. . .

Gary was just about getting ready to watch his favourite tv show, when the doorbell rang.

"Ugh," he grumbled, getting up and flinging the door open.

He let out a little surprised gasp. "Ash, what are you doing here?" he asked, his eyes wide.

Ash stumbled inside, throwing his suitcase onto the floor. "I'm staying here now Gary," he decided, daring him to argue.

Gary actually was going to argue, but then he saw Ash's tear-streaked face. He looked like a wreck, if you asked Gary. "Sure Ash, I'll so you your room," Gary said coolly.

Ash was grateful that Gary didn't ask any questions, because if he said the word "Misty," he was sure to start crying again.

"So, you can just stay in the guest room, k?" Gary told him, before walked out. "Tell me if ya need anything," he yelled.

"Thanks Gary," Ash said quietly, even though Gary probably couldn't hear him.

And with a heavy heart, he crawled under the covers and tried to get some sleep.

Author's Notes

I wasn't going to update...but then I decided...aww might as well, right? I have to go swimming soon...ugh, I really don't want too, all the coach makes us do is laps and laps and laps, its pretty tiring, plus I had gym last period today. Anyways, please review! I think this chapter was short, but captured a lot of emotion, so kindly review! :) The first chapter of my new story "The Journey Of love," is in progress, and will be updated AFTER I fully complete this story. BYE!