I'm back with a new chapter!

any song used in my story(s) are not mine so i take no credit for them

forgot to mention this the first time i used a song.

Anyway enjoy!


On a small hill was a body twisting and turning as if it was being tortured. The body continued to flail, as it got closer and closer to the steep decline, but just before it took the last roll, a hand reached out and grabbed the frame of the body. After getting the body and placing it down a good distance away from the decline, did the second figure get up and retreat back to a large weeping willow and sitting down at the tree's base. All that was heard was the wind breezing through the leaves of the willow and a small forlornly humming coming from the shade at its base, but as time flew did a new sound form.

"Urgh!"

The melody came slowly to a stop as the feminine shadow stood up and made its way to the body a few feet away.

"W-what happen?"

The body started to get up only to fall back down as a sharp pain ran up and down the figure's back.

"Ok ow!"

Small giggling could be heard

"Sorry about that. Forgot that traveling through time takes a toll on the body and I didn't realize that my recovery skill didn't fully heal you."

Reaching out a hand, the figure started to release a small white light and slowly traveled up the the other's body; starting with the feet.

"There you go. How do you feel now Gary?"

Getting up and doing a small stretch did Gary realize that his body was fully well and that he was naked from the waist up. This sported him a red face.

"AH! WHERE IS MY SHIRT!"

Another giggle could be heard.

"Again, sorry about that. I just decided to take you as you were, not really caring if you were decent."

"It's ok, but...who are you?"

"Why Gary, you surprise me. You don't remember your lover's own mother?"

"Mrs. Ketchum!"

"Call me Delia dear."

"Um.....o..k...."

In front of the auburn haired boy was a womanly figure that had long red-ish hair, going down to her waist only for it to be tied at the bottom and curl upwards. She was in a plain white dress that ended at her knees and behind her were big pure white angel wings. All in all, she was a very beautiful creature.

"Anyway, take this time to relax and get prepared for the emotions you're about to go through."

"What do you mean?"

"You will soon see."

The two just stood there, one with a small sad smile, while the other sported a confused look before turning around and going to the cliff's edge.

"Isn't that Pallet Town?"

Out across the open space lied a small town made out of one to two story buildings, on the far side of town the water was sparkling clearly, and a small distance away from everything could you see the big red building that his grandpa worked at.

"Yes it is, but just to answer the question you are about to ask, we're in the past."

"Come again?"

"Sweety, this is the past. I'm here to show you something about my poor Ash, and hopefully this will help you understand his situation."

Grabbing the poor boy and releasing a bit of her power, did she teleport him to the lakes edge.

"What are we doi...."

Putting a finger to his lips to silent him, and getting the desired affect, did Delia point ahead of them, where in that general direction, two small boys were playing in the water. Looking to where she pointed, his eyes widen and his mouth fell open due to shock.

"Bet I can swim faster than you Ash!"

"No way Gary!"

"Race you then."

"Fine!"

All the poor teen could do was stand there in shock as he watched one of his favorite memories play out in front of him. This was the day that the two were wondering outside town trying to find something to do with their time on the hot day, when they crashed into each other. Tossing ideas around did the two finally agree to go swimming and by the time they finished it was around sunset.

"I remember this."

"Oh my Ash was so kawaii back then. It's a good thing that he really enjoyed these times, since soon he will have to face his father."

"I know what you mean. After coming back from my journey did I realize that he was getting beaten."

"Honey, it goes deeper than that."

"Huh?"

"All in due time."

After finished their small talk did they return their attention back on the small boys.

(A/N: this is in chapter 2 so you can skip this if you want.)

"WAIT! PLEASE, GARY, DON'T LEAVE ME BEHIND!"

"WHAT'S WRONG? CAN'T KEEP UP, WIDDLE BABY?" replied the 7-year-old Gary.

Ash was running after Gary, who only kept walking, laughing at the small boy who desperately tried to his best to catch up to him. The young boy kept tripping and crying - he just couldn't keep up.

The younger boy curled up in the fetal position and let his tears roll down his face, hitting the grass below him.

Gary noticed this and started walking slowly towards the boy, the slightest hint of guilt showing on his face. He sat next to the crying boy, trying his best to stop him from crying and failing.

All he could do now was pull the young boy, who was sobbing and hiccupping with grief, to his chest and wrap him in a hug, hoping to calm him down.

The tears and choking started to subside as the two boys continued their embrace.

The younger finally quieted and looked up to Gary, whispering, "Thank you."

At those words, the 7-year-old pushed the smaller boy away, only to hide the fact that he was now blushing heavily.

The smaller boy laughed as he noticed Gary's face, and at this, Gary had gotten up and started to walk away. The younger boy stopped as he noticed the other walking away, got up, dusted himself off, and began running towards Gary, who broke into a full sprint at the sound of the other boy following him.

"THAT'S WHAT YOU GET FOR LAUGHING AT ME, ASH!"

The two boys chased each other all the way home.

(A/N: end of reference)

Following the small boys, they got to the intersection where the two boys separated.

"Bye Ash! See you tomorrow!"

"Alright!"

Waving each other off did each little boy head their own way.

"Ok now is one of the first emotional pain that you are about to face, so I hope you're ready."

Gulping down a lump in his throat, did the auburn hair teen nod his head. As they followed the child Ash, Gary couldn't help have his mind wander a bit.

'What is she going to show me?'

'How about you stay focused?'

'I can't help it if my mind wanders.'

'Yes you can.'

'Nope'

'Yes'

'Nope'

'Yes'

'Oh great! Now I'm fighting with myself."

'And losing badly.'

'Shut it'

'Focus damn it!'

'Fine'

Coming back to his sense did he realize that they were finally at the Ketchum house, but what he was about to witness was something he could have lived without.

"Mama I'm home!"

Inside the house was deadly quiet. There was no sound that could be heard except the ticking from the Marill clock that hung on the wall.

"Mama?"

Taking off his shoes, the small boy walked inside only to fall back on his butt, as he was now facing the beaten form of his mother, who was laying on the couch.

"Mama!"

"Shut it you worthless piece of shit!"

Standing in the doorway to the kitchen was a tall tan man with raven hair. The man's face was stern and showed mass amounts of hatred, he was dressed in a black short sleeve shirt, wore dark blue jeans, and black boots. The small boy couldn't help but shiver in the presence of his father.

"What have I told you about yelling in the house!"

With that said, the man reached down and pick up the small boy from the collar and throwing him into the wall with all his force.

"I have told you many times not to yell!"

The man made his way to the small frame on the floor before releasing a harsh kick to Ash's stomach. After a few good kicks did the man, once again, lift the child up and rapidly punch the poor boy; he would have continued his hits if his beaten wife hadn't stopped him. Taken back by did this did the man release the child and back hand his wife.

"Stupid bitch!"

With that said did the man walk to the front door, put on his coat, and leave the house. The house was once again quiet as the only sound that could be heard was the small cries from the child that lay in his own blood.

"M-my poor baby."

The woman managed to stand up and make her way to the small child. Carefully lifting him up, she carried him up the stairs and into his room where she treated his wounds.

"I'm so sorry Ash!"

"It's ok mama."

All the woman could do at the moment was hug her child and cry. Both cried well into the night before the child passed out into darkness, while the mother rocked her baby side to side while singing one of her sad lullaby.

(A/N: japanse words | english translation)

Nani yori mo Taisetsuna Itoshii Hito yo Mujaki de Kegare no nai Sono Egao | You are my angel You are my everything You mean more than anything When I see your smile so lovely and bright Makes the world seem right

Nakimushi de Amaenbo Watashi no Tenshi Hayaku Ookikunatte Genki ni Sodate | At times you can act like such a little boy But in my eyes, you are the world I wish you health and happiness for all time And may the world be kind

Kanashii toki mo Kujike sou na toki mo Kono uta wo Utatte Akaruku Ikite hoshii | Whenever you are feeling down Whenever you are feeling blue All you have to do is sing this song Remember I'll be watching over you

Kibo to Isshoni Aruite hoshii Yume wo Wasurezuni Aruite hoshii | Please grow up with hope in your heart I will always be with you Please go on with a dream in your heart i will always be with you

After singing her song, did she finally lay her head down next to her son's and fall into the darkness with him.


Sorry for any grammar problems that you might find. If you see anything that needs fixing plz let me know.