A/N I came up with this story from a dream I had a long time ago, and turned it into this. Be sure to let me know how you like it. I don't own Pokemon.

Chapter 10: Biding Farewells

The next day, Ash, Pikachu, Dawn, Piplup, and Brock were all in the lobby, feeling refreshed after a good night's sleep.

Dawn: "I was so scared about everything that happened yesterday. It was like being in a living nightmare."

Ash: "Yeah, I know. But hey, it's all over now. So we should be able to rest easy."

Brock: "And now that your leg has been healed, you'll be able to walk normally again."

Ash: "Yeah."

Then they see Paul heading for the door, with his eyes shut and hands in his pockets.

Ash: "Hey, Paul."

He stopped right at the door, and Ash says,

Ash: "I'll see you at the Sinnoh League."

Paul: "Yeah… see you there."

Then he took out a folded piece of paper out of his pocket, gives it to Ash, and says,

Paul: "By the way, your Dad wanted me to give this to you."

Ash: "My Dad?"

Then Paul walked out, Ash unfolded the paper, and it reads,

Ash's Dad: "Hey kiddo. You're probably wondering where I am right now, right? Well, the thing is, I already left. Sorry, Ash, but I still got some work to do that needs to be done. Don't worry; no one else will be out to get me. Dr. Manfred was the only one who had a grudge on me. One day, I'll come back to Pallet Town, and spend as much time with you, and your mother as I can. You have my word as your father. P.S. Do me a favor, and don't tell your mother about what we just went through together. She'd be furious if she knew I put you in danger like that."

Ash: "Hmm, will do, Dad."

Then Ash puts the note in his pocket, Angie and Shinx walk up to them, and says,

Angie: "Hey guys."

Ash: "Hey, Angie. What's up?"

Angie: "I gotta head back home."

Dawn: "Huh? Why?"

Angie: "My parents need me back at the care center to help with the Pokémon they're taking care of right now."

Brock: "Oh, so I guess that gives you the perfect opportunity to use what you've learned on your journey."

Angie: "Yeah, I guess so."

Shinx: "Shinx, Shinx."

Ash: "Well, good luck, Angie." (Offers a handshake) "And do your best."

Angie looked at his hand for a moment while blushing, then smiled shakes his hand and says,

Angie: "Yeah, you too, Ash."

Then she walked out while saying good-bye, then Edward walked up to them and says,

Edward: "Hey, there you guys are."

Dawn: "Hey, Edward."

Ash: "What've you been up to?"

Edward: "Putting the finishing touches on the picture I just made."

Brock: "Really? What's it a picture of?"

Edward: "Here, I'll show you."

Edward took out his sketch book, torn out a picture, gave it to Ash, and it was a picture of Ash, Pikachu, Dawn, Piplup, Brock, Croagunk, Angie, Shinx, Paul, and Ash's Dad, with the sparkles, the rainbow and Azelf, Mesprit, and Uxie above them.

Ash: "Wow, cool, it's all of us."

Dawn: "Yeah, even the sparkles, the rainbow, and the lake trio Pokémon."

Brock: "This is really incredible, Edward."

Edward: "I knew you'd all like it. You can keep it to help remind you all of me, and the adventure we just went through together."

Ash: "Awesome. Thanks, Edward."

Edward: "No problem. So, are you guys still interested in meeting my dad?"

Ash: "You bet."

Dawn: "Yup."

Brock: "Uh-Huh."

Edward: "Then we'd better get moving. He'll be here in a few minutes."

Ash: "All right, then lead the way."

And so, they left the Pokémon Center, rushed to the town that had the airport, and met Edward's dad as they spent a few moments together chatting, and then they bided him and his father farewell, and Ash, Pikachu, Dawn, and Brock continued on with their journey.

THE END