Sometimes, one person can change your whole life. Ash believes this about his best friend. Does Misty feel the same? Songs do not belong to me, nor does Pokémon or its characters. Takes place slightly before and during Best Wishes. I also made up Delia's maiden name, since it's not known. Fernando and Helina are purely my own characters, only in this and the next chapter. Lost In This Moment is owned by Big & Rich. Pokémon owned by the amazing Satoshi Tajiri.

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Ash-22
Misty-22
Delia-41(Dunno. =P)
Oak- 62(Dunno. =P)
Gary-22
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Iris-21
Cilan-25
Cress-25
Chili-25
Trip-19
Brock-26
Max-14
May-20
Drew-20
Dawn-19
Paul-21
Cynthia-35
Lily-24
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Daisy-28
Tracey-23
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Chapter Twelve: Wedding Day Jitters!

After that little bump four days ago, Ash and Misty seemed to bond even more over trusting each other, even going as far as Misty allowing Bianca near Ash, knowing he'll never fall for her and vise versa for Trip. Each day after that, they always were by each other's side, except for when they had their other things to do, but occasionally made eye contact from across the room. They settled on having the wedding in Humilau City then wait until after the Unova Conference wraps up before going on the honeymoon to Porta Vista.

"Yo, aren't you supposed to be in there?" Gary asked, walking out and sitting next to his friend, clearly surprised that he was outside and not inside trying the food. "Don't tell me you're getting cold feet."

Ash chuckled. "Nope. Just needed a little air, that's all. I never figured so much had to be put into something like this. Good thing you only get married once for love. Remember this when you get married."

See your mama and the candles and the tears and roses
I see your daddy walk his daughter down the aisle
And my knees start to tremble as I tell the preacher
"Don't she look beautiful tonight?"

"There's no way in hell I'm settling down quite yet, Ash. I may travel to Sinnoh and study some more Pokémon with Rowan. After all, Gramps will be wanting me to travel in his stead. Plus, knowing Lily, she's busy with the gym." Gary replied, giving Ash a friendly punch in the shoulder.

"Well... Should it get that far, we'll be in-laws to each other.." He laughed at the look on Gary's face, which was one of horror and he knew his friend was joking. He saw Drew come out, looking as flushed as Ash did when he had to come out here for air. "How's it going in there, Drew?"

All the wonderful words in my head I've been thinkin'
You know I wanna say 'em all just right
I lift your veil and angels start singing
Such a heavenly sight, yeah

"Your mom and Misty are starting to wonder if you will get back in there and try to get Trip to back off. Once you left, he continued flirting with her again. It's taking May and Dawn to try to keep him away, but according to Brock, they pale in comparison when your mad." Drew explained.

Gary nodded as the three re-entered. "Ash here has the temper of a Primeape, Tauros and any other Pokémon that gets mad easily." He was about to say more when he felt the change in Ash's demeanour. He backed off, bringing Drew with him. "I'd back off... He may seem calm, but he's seething inside. I know that look all too well."

Lost in this moment with you
I am completely consumed
My feeling's so absolute
There's no doubt

Brock sagged in relief and nudged Misty to get her to look at his friend. "Sorry. I knew you wanted a little breather, but I never counted on him taking advantage of the fact you were right outside."

Ash grinned. "Don't worry, Brock. No one did. I got this now." He said before hugging his love. "You alright now?"

Misty nodded, smiling. "Yeah. I'm fine now that I know that you were just outside. I have to thank May and Dawn, too."

Sealing our love with a kiss
Waited my whole life for this
Watching all my dreams come true
Lost in this moment with you

That reminded Ash of the other reason he came back inside. Looking towards Dawn and May, he kissed Misty on the cheek before strolling over towards his other friends, who had Trip backed away from any decorations. "May, Dawn, I got it now. Thanks." He said, patting their shoulders and nodded towards Misty. "She wants to thank you, so I'll deal with him." When they back up, he first took his gloves off, not wanting them to get dirty. "So, Trip.. What part of 'Leave her alone' do you not get?" He asked calmly before rearing back and landing a well placed left hook into Trip's jaw and walking back to his fiancée and friends' sides. "That felt pretty good. I wanted to do that for a while, really."

Brock and Gary chuckled as Paul smiled. "Nice punch, man. Never knew you could throw a punch that bad." Paul commented.

I smell the jasmine floatin' in the air like a love song
Watch my words draw sweet tears from your eyes
Bow our heads while the preacher talks to Jesus
"Please bless this brand new life," yeah

"Let's say, I learned it back in the dojo in Kanto before my match against Sabrina. That and I did train with my Pokémon." He replied, looking around. "Place looks ready.. Or is there more to do yet?"

"It's done and ready for the party." Misty said, looping her arms around his right and looking out at the ballroom they just finished decorating for the reception, an old dance hall that was abandoned not too long ago. The wedding was taking place on the beach across the way, where it reminded Misty of Cerulean City's cape, where Bill used to live before moving to Johto.

Hey, lost in this moment with you
I am completely consumed
My feeling's so absolute
There's no doubt

A mixture of red, blue, yellow and white were used in some part of the decoration, the couple's favorite colors. Each table could seat eight and surrounded the dance floor, where there would be so much dancing, including their first dance as a married couple. When she asked if he even knew how to dance, Ash had winked and told her to find out and that it would be a surprise for her.

Paul tapped Ash's shoulder and nodded in the direction of the clock. "Ash, time to go. We'll wait for you outside." He said, kissing Dawn and heading out the doors, followed by Drew, Max, Brock, Gary and Tracey after they all, minus Max, kissed their girls on either the mouth or cheek.

Sealing our love with a kiss
Waited my whole life for this
Watching all my dreams come true
Lost in this moment with you, yeah

"What's he mean, honey? Time for what?" Misty asked, clearly confused.

"You'll see soon, dear. Don't worry, it's not anything bad.. In fact it's something that you'll never forget." Ash explained as best he could without giving away his secret and captured her mouth in a quick, but heated, kiss before following his friends. He was taking dancing lessons from Cynthia, Fantina and Winona. But, he couldn't tell her he never danced before in his life since the Maiden's Peak festival. "Sorry, guys. Got tied up." He flushed slightly, still being able to taste her on his mouth.

Lost in this moment with you
I am completely consumed
My feeling's so absolute
There's no doubt

"Well, think about her when she finds out how much you've learned." Came Cynthia's reply as she and the other two joined them, along with fellow dancers.

"Oui. She shall be in awe of how magnifique you are on your feet." Fantina added, her accent making it nearly difficult to understand her.

Sealing our love with a kiss
Waited my whole life for this
Watching all my dreams come true
Lost in this moment with you

Two hours later, Ash had finally finished up his lessons, as did the other guys, with what Winona called 'a grace that is as elegant as a flying Pokémon's move in the wind.' Heading towards his house, he gulped at the realization that he was getting married today and would probably have to listen to someone besides his mom. Shaking his head, he grabbed his bag and went into the living room, where the other guys were getting ready.

He managed to put on his shirt and vest without a problem, but ran into difficulty with his tie as his mom walked in. "Everyone's there, honey." His mom replied, helping him with his tie. "I can't believe this day's come already. You've grown up so much.. I barely recognise the little boy who was always trying to help me in the kitchen." She added, sniffing back her tears. "You remind me of your father so much. He'd be so proud now. There." She smiled and tucked in the tie behind his vest.

Lost in the moment
In this moment with you
Lost in the moment, yeah

"Thanks mom. Love ya." He smiled and hugged his mom before seeing her in an iridescent Taffeta gown which was draped with a bolero jacket with matching detail as her dress, which was a pretty brown, to match the trademark Ketchum eyes. It also had a fluted hemline, which really made her look younger. "You look nice, mom."

Brock grinned and patted his back. "You ready, man? Like your mom said, they're all waiting for at least you and your mom. I got to escort Wilhelmina, Drew has May, Paul Dawn and Cilan is actually escorting Iris. I heard that Daisy is going to be giving Misty away. That's about all." As he was about to leave, he paused and smiled. "Birch is here, too. But we all know Oak's doing the thing."

Lost in the moment
In this moment with you
Lost in the moment, yeah

Ash nodded and sighed, fixing his hair a little before giving his mom his arm. "I just hope she doesn't get cold feet." He gulped a little as he walked with his mom down the aisle, seeing many friends on either side.

"When I saw her, she was as nervous as you are, but completely eager to marry you." Delia replied, patting her son's cheek and went to the left side of the aisle just as Brock and Wilhelmina walked down.

Ash saw that the bridesmaids all had a sleek yellow dress with a red sash around their waist, figuring it was to show the unison of their colors. He got a nudge from Brock beside him. "Relax, man. Breath. You look like you're gonna get shot soon." Came the comment from Drew.

He sent them a glare that said 'What do expect? I'm nervous here.' as the piano that Duplica was playing hit familiar chords and every eye went to the end of the aisle, where Daisy stood with someone who looked like his Misty, yet completely different. He didn't even realize he was gaping until Brock nudged him again, snapping him out of his daydream as he watched the red-head that had stolen his heart make her way down towards him, holding on to her elder sister's arm. Only when the two arrive did he smile and take the hand from Daisy, who said something but he didn't hear her. "Wow.." Was all he could muster.

Oak chuckled lightly before motioning everyone to sit down before beginning. "Dear friends and family, we are gathered here today to witness and celebrate the union of Ashton Marcus Ketchum and Misty Rose Waterflower in marriage. Through their time together, they have come to realize that their personal dreams, hopes, and goals are more attainable and more meaningful through the joint effort and mutual support provided in love, commitment, and family; and so they have decided to live together as husband and wife. Ash and Misty, today you choose each other before your family and friends, to begin your life together. For all the tomorrows that follow, you will choose each other over and again, in the privacy of your hearts. Let your love and friendship guide you, as you learn and grow together. Experience the wonders of the world, even as patience and wisdom calm the restless nature. Through your partnership, triumph over the challenges in your path. Through the comfort of loving arms, may you always find a safe place to call home. Wedding rings are made precious by our wearing them. Your rings say that even in your uniqueness you have chosen to be bound together. Let these rings also be a sign that love has substance as well as soul, a present as well as a past, and that, despite its occasional sorrows, love is a circle of happiness, wonder, and delight. May these rings remind you always of the vows you have taken here today. Now they have written their own vows, so Ash, take it away."

At that command, he turn and stared into those greenish blue eyes that always intrigued him. "I, Ash Ketchum, take you, Misty Waterflower, to be my wife, my partner, my friend, my confidant, my soul mate. Our love may be like the ebb and tide of the ocean, but it will always flow. Through the good and bad, I want you to always know that I will be by your side. We have already been through a lot together and in sickness, I will nurse you back to health. In health, I will urge you on your path. In sadness, I will help you to remember. In happiness, I will be there make to memories with you. In poverty, I will do all that I can to make our love rich. And in wealth, I will never let our love grow poor. I acknowledge my love and respect for you and invite you to share my life as I hope to share yours. I promise always to recognize you as an equal person and always to be conscious of your development as well as my own. I shall seek through kindness and understanding to achieve with you the life we have envisioned." As he said that, he slid the ring his mother gave him to use onto the same ring as he wrapped up his vows. "I give you this ring as a symbol of my love and faithfulness. As I place it on your finger, I commit my heart and soul to you. I ask you to wear this ring as a reminder of the vows we have spoken today, our wedding day."

Misty had to hold back her tears, finally seeing that he truly was more romantic than when he proposed to her, as Max secretly slid the other ring into the hand at her side and sliding away before anyone noticed as she cleared her throat to say her vows. "I, Misty Waterflower, take you, Ash Ketchum, as the love of my life, my partner, my friend, my confidant, and my soul mate. I acknowledge my love and respect for you and invite you to share my life as I hope to share yours. I promise always to recognize you as an equal person and always to be conscious of your development as well as my own. I shall seek through kindness and understanding to achieve with you the life we have envisioned. When you need someone to urge you, I want it to be me. When you need a helping hand, I want it to be mine. When you long for someone to smile at, turn to me. When you have something to share, share it with me." She said as she repeated his actions by sliding the ring onto his own finger. "I give you this ring as a symbol of my love and faithfulness. As I place it on your finger, I commit my heart and soul to you. I ask you to wear this ring as a reminder of the vows we have spoken today, our wedding day."

Oak quickly wiped away a tear that gathered before continuing."And now, by the power vested in me by all leagues via their respectable officials, I hereby pronounce you husband and wife. Ash, you may kiss your blushing bride." He winked to signal that it was time for their first kiss as husband and wife. After Ash did just that, much to the catcalls and whistles of their friends, he held his hands up. "Family and friends, it gives me great pleasure to introduce to you for the first time Mr. and Mrs. Ash Ketchem!" The two newlyweds rushed down the aisle, trying to dodge rice that was thrown by everyone, but failing as they all went towards the ballroom, for the party.

Bwahahaha. More long chapters. I have everything planned out, so be sure to review as much as you want! See ya'll in the next chapter!
~Kagomee-H.