8 June 2005

Dear Misty,

A shiver ran up my spine the moment I read that line about Haunter and Kadabra. Please have mercy! I don't want to think about what those two can do to me, let alone Sabrina!

I'm a very energetic person. There's a fine line of difference between being that and being 'hyperactive'. Maybe you're just lazy? ^o^ . And you're definitely right about enjoying everything that Hoenn has to offer. The forests and bushlands were one thing – the ocean is another. I thought that the sea between Dewford and Slateport was beautiful, but the sea that stretches beyond Mossdeep is absolutely stunning. The color of the ocean reminded me so much of the color of your eyes. I miss seeing them every day. Having a photo of you just seems to be never enough.

Nope, you most definitely should wear white more often. Seeing you in yellow has gotten a bit dull, to be honest. White seems like such a fresh change, and it suits you great. I'll just have to make sure that May doesn't snatch your photo while I'm not looking. She's tried to do it a few times already as a prank. ;)

Glad to hear that you like it. I'm happy whenever you're happy, but that still doesn't make me keen on going shopping more often with May. She decides to buy one thing, and then she goes around on a shopping spree, leaving me, Brock and Max to carry all her luggage. I can still feel some of the back strains I suffered from last week… _

I'm not so sure, but May's been acting a bit strange lately. She's been smiling so much more often ever since the time around I wrote my last letter to you. Always a smile on her face whenever she thinks that none of us are looking at her. Something must have happened between her and Drew – Brock suspects it as well.

I'm paying the fees for our trip, huh? Well, you better hope that I win the Hoenn Ever Grande Conference, then! Yup, I've made up my mind to take part in it. I was thinking of coming straight home to you, but Brock, May and Max have been really encouraging me to take up the challenge. I hope I'll do alright.

I'm writing this letter from inside the Sootopolis City Pokémon Center right now. I've been tensing up a lot in the last few hours because I can feel the match that's coming tomorrow. I feel a bit better now. Writing to you kinda soothes my mind, I suppose. And guess what type of Pokémon they use at Sootopolis Gym? Water! I'll make sure to get May and Brock to take some photos of Juan's Pokémon during our battle. I'm sure you'll like to see them. Water Pokémon in Hoenn are so uniquely different from those in Kanto and Johto.

A dozen hugs and kisses. (Yeah, from me, I know. ^^ )

Ash

16 June 2005

Dear Ash,

Think Sabrina's gonna be bad? You've obviously forgotten the taste of my mallet! :D

Nope. You're definitely hyperactive :P . But wow, Hoenn's sea sound truly wondrous. I'd love to visit there one day. Maybe you could introduce me to May and Max? And I miss you too, Ash. Every day. More than you could imagine. I guess that several months apart does that to people, doesn't it?

Thanks a lot for that tip. I just might decide to wear white for the day you come back to Kanto, if you like the sight so much : ) . And I have a feeling that I'll get along great with May if I happen to meet her. She and I have one thing in common so far – two things, actually: shopping, and annoying you for fun! And why are you complaining about May's shopping load? Mew help you if I want you to come shopping with me, Sabrina and Erika at Celadon! :P

Oh my…is that…the ability to identify love when you see it? From you? I guess miracles do happen after all, don't they? Please do tell May for me that I think she should admit her feelings for Drew to you guys. It's only fair, after all her prying on our own relationship, isn't it? Heheheh.

I'm so proud of you, Ash. I'm sure that your mom would be so proud of you as well, considering how much progress you've made in so short a time. May I tell her? It's been over a month since we confessed our love for each other through our letters, and I think that it's time. We're going to have to tell her about our relationship eventually, and I just feel that it's right to tell her the truth now. Sure, she might get a bit upset that you contacted me but didn't contact her, but knowing her, she'll most definitely understand. Besides, I can't let her miss seeing you compete in the Conference, can I? We'll both be behind you all the way, I can assure you.

And "coming home" to me? I can't recall ever saying that the Cerulean Gym is your home, mister! Though it can always be your second home, if you like : ) . Just make sure to take the other bed if you decide to visit. I love you, but I don't think I'm ready for sharing a bed just yet :S . Knowing you, you'd probably take up the whole bed to yourself while forcing me to roll over and fall out! ^^

I know it's pointless at this time to wish you luck for your gym battle, as I can already predict the outcome. Congratulations on your final badge, my happy little conqueror. I can't wait to see the photos you took for me : ) .

Best of luck for the Conference. Always remember that I love you and will be rooting for you.

A hundred hugs and kisses~

Misty

A/N: Sorry about the long wait for this new update. I've just finished all my uni exams for this semester (I'm in Melbourne, Australia), and I had no time to write while I was busy studying.

I think I'll be able to bring this story to a close in about four or five more chapters. I'm also feeling a slight urge to return to writing the next chapter in Book IV of my Chosen One Pokémon saga, after reading RandomWordsMashedUp's "The Next Generation of Time", which I'm currently really enjoying. I may or may not decide to go ahead with it in the coming weeks, so keep an eye out for it in case I do.

Until next time, please leave your reviews! : )