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10: Hope
They just had to have hope. Two hours had past. Melanie had yet to stop whimpering. They had both tried everything. It seemed as though she could understand what was going on. She had been born perfect, at 6 pounds and 3 oz. she was healthy. Was it too much to ask for both babies to be born healthy? Misty guessed it was.
She looked up as Nurse Joy walked into the room. Ash woke up from his light doze against the side of the bed. Misty had been unable to sleep, but Ash was exhausted. He had walked Melanie around for an hour trying to get her to be happy, but finally gave up. Misty felt dead, but she couldn't give up her vigil. One of them had to be awake for their daughters. Miraculously, Melanie finally stopped crying.
Misty then felt a slight panic building in her when she noticed Nurse Joy walking in without a baby.
"Good news. We managed to fix the artery. We also fixed the hole as best as we could. We will have to monitor her closely to make sure it stays closed though."
Misty breathed a huge sigh of relief. She felt Ash relax.
"Oh thank you so much," she gushed. "Extra visits will be no problem! When can we see her?" Misty asked impatiently. As she said it, Chansey walked in with a cradle. There she was. Nestled tiny in a soft blue blanket. She had a bandage across her chest. Joy carefully lifted her up and placed her in Misty's arms. Ash took Melanie so Misty could focus on the baby. He looked over her shoulder at the baby.
"Misty, its another you!" Ash almost shouted with excitement. And indeed it was. The same hair, eyes and nose as Melanie were on this baby as well.
"Yes, they are identical. I checked their DNA. Congratulations."
She left and gave them some time alone. Ash placed Melanie in Misty's other arm and the two babies snuggled into each other and Misty. A flash a light went across them. Misty turned to see Ash snapping a picture with a camera that came from who knows where.
"You know, she doesn't have a name yet." Ash said to Misty.
Misty had had a lot of time to think while the baby was in surgery.
"What about Alyssa?" It was a name that kept coming back into her head. It was naming her after Ash in the way Melanie was after her. And Ash was the true fighter in the family. She would probably be a lot like him.
"Alyssa…I love it. Melanie and Alyssa. They still need middle names though." Misty thought about this as well. As much as it might make her feel sad when she thought about it too much, she knew what she had to do.
"I want to name one of them after my mom." She said in a quiet voice. Ash understood. Misty missed her mother often. Ash sometimes wondered if it was easier or harder for her that she was so young. While she didn't remember her as well as her sisters might, she also didn't have nearly as much time with her as her sisters had.
"I think that is a wonderful idea. Which one?"
"I think Alyssa. She is a fighter. Just like my mom was. The doctors said…" she choked up a bit. Nobody but her and her sisters knew this. "My father died instantly, from a rock hitting his head in the collapse. My mother was just pinned. They freed her and she made it to the hospital. She talked to each of us privately. I was the last to go. Then, she died. After, the doctors said…they said that she had internal injuries that should have been instantly fatal. She never should have made it out of the cave. But she fought so that she could tell us goodbye. And Alyssa is also a fighter so…" she drifted off.
"Of course honey." Ash kissed her forehead. He wished with all his heart that her mother could be here to see their children. She knew that was what Misty was thinking about.
"And, we can name Melanie after your mother if you want."
"Yes, that sounds perfect. Alyssa Leah Ketchum and Melanie Delia Ketchum." He kissed them both on the head. He then kissed Misty. She had to nurse them both now, especially Alyssa. She hadn't eaten yet, and at 4 pounds even, she needed to catch up with her sister. After they finished, they fell asleep in her arms. Misty closed her eyes and felt herself drifting off as well.
She awoke to find herself next to Ash on a new bed. In the night, still half asleep, she had been transferred to a new rom. This room had a large bed, big enough for two. The two babies were asleep in between them. Ash opened his eyes. He smiled at her and then at the babies, who had opened their eyes for the first time. They searched for Misty to nurse.
Once they were done, Ash put them in their cradles to nap. He helped Misty through a shower and into the change of clothes she had brought. Once she was settled back in bed. Ash's mother walked in the door.
"Perfect timing, like always mom," Ash said as he went to greet her. he hugged her and she walked over to hug Misty.
"Oh they are so beautiful. They will be amazing children!" Delia exclaimed. They spent the rest of the day with visitors. Delia held each baby and after, Brock and Angela came to visit. They brought Bridget, who Delia happily held as they took turns holding the twins. When everyone had finally gone, Misty felt exhausted again.
"I see what Angela means about never recovering," Misty said with a laugh. Ash joined in and held the other baby as each nursed one at a time. Then they climbed into the bed and fell asleep.
A 10 hours and several feedings later, the group awoke at 8 o'clock. It was a big day. Going home. Ash had had Brock stop in a take care of the pokemon for him, so no one had been home in 2 days. Pikachu was the only pokemon they had seen, and Brock had brought him over last night. He was very happy to see new friends to play with. Ash had to remind him that it would be a few years before they were allowed to have pokemon.
They changed the babies into going home outfits and settled them into car seats. They walked outside. They both stared at the motorcycle. Even with the extra attachment, there was no way they were ready for that. They both laughed as they thought of the poorly thought through plan. Ash looked around until he returned with a Rapidash. A man sat in the driver's seat. Misty giggled and climbed into the back of the carriage, strapping in both seats. The man was kind enough to give them a ride home. Ash followed on the motorcycle.
They were both relieved to finally reach home. They brought Alyssa and Melanie up to the nursery, eager to start their new lives.