"To the most inconsiderate asshole of a friend, I'm writing you this letter because I know that if I say what I have to say to your face I will probably punch you. I don't know you anymore. I don't see you anymore. All I get is a quick text or a rushed e-mail from you every few days. I know you are busy and I know you have Bethany, but hello? I'm supposed to be your best friend." - Cecilia Ahern, Love, Rosie
13 April 2010
Dear Misty
You once told me that we don't write nearly as often to one another as we should. Back then, I didn't think anything of it, I didn't think that it should, or even would, matter that we didn't write to each other all that often, if I'm honest. But your last letter proved that I was very wrong to think that. So I'll say it (or write it, even): you were right- you, Misty Waterflower was right and I, Ash Ketchum was wrong. I'm sure that'll make you very happy to know, after all you always did enjoy hearing that.
In your last letter you said that didn't even known if I missed you. I want you to know I do miss you. Of course I do. You actually have no idea how much. I miss you so much that the thought of you causes this crazy pain in my chest, I once asked Brock what that meant but he only smirked and said, "you'll know some day", whatever that means. I think of you all the time, sometimes at the most inappropriate times, like when I'm battling, and I can just imagine you screaming at me to battle better. It's really off putting if I'm honest, and does nothing for my battling ability but I would give anything to have you there, screaming at me in person.
Now that's obviously not going to happen, not after what you wrote in your last letter. But I wish you and your new boyfriend the best. I hope he does a better job looking after you than I have.
I have to go, we're setting off for the new gym and Brock says we need to get moving if we want to get anywhere close to the next gym by tomorrow. I don't know when the next time I'll be able to write will be. Hopefully soon.
Love, Ash.
9 May 2010
Dear Misty,
I'm sorry.
I wrote you a letter mid April but I couldn't send it. Something about it just, I couldn't, okay? I'm sorry. I hope you forgive me, even though by now it's almost three months since I last sent you a letter.
Since you never received my last letter I should probably tell you that I miss you. I miss you more than you could imagine and I hope that you know that.
This letter is only short, Brock and I have just settled in the tent and I'm absolutely exhausted from today's journey, Pikachu too, he's ready to pass out. You remember how tiring walking from one place to the next is right? And you remember how cranky I could be when I didn't sleep? Yeah, so, I'm going to get some sleep and shall post this when I reach the Pokemon centre.
I miss you.
Love, Ash.
10 May 2010
Dear Misty,
There is no point in sending my last letter, I only wrote it last night, besides there was nothing of real importance in it anyways.
So today has been eventful, I battled and, guess what Misty? I won! I'm a step closer to becoming a Pokemon master, isn't that great? I know that you'll be happy for me and cheering me on. I can see it every time I close my eyes.
Brock, May and I are about to head out for some lunch and I can't wait! You know me: battle, eat, sleep and repeat. Anyways, I'll write again soon. I know you'll want me to keep you updated, at least you said that in your last letter and I'm sure it'll still be true.
Love, Ash.
19 July 2010
Dear Misty,
You wouldn't believe what happened today. Okay maybe you would after everything we went through together but, it was pretty crazy. Sometimes I don't really know how I manage to get myself into these types of things. Though, this time it wasn't really my fault, I know what you're thinking but it wasn't, nor was it the fault of this "hero complex" you mentioned in your last letter. It was all Max's fault, he befriended a Jirachi- which is a Pokemon that awakens for a week every thousands of years- and let's just say things got a little crazy from then on out. I'll spare you the details for now, until I can tell you face to face.
Anyway. He needed some advice on letting go. I thought of you. You've no idea how hurt I was the day you left. It didn't really hit me until you had gone. I know you said that you weren't sure if I missed you. I do. There's no question there. I do.
I hope we'll be able to meet up soon, I don't have any plans to return home until Christmas. I have a few battles and I just want to be the best I can be. Surely you of all people can understand that.
I can't wait to see you again.
Love, Ash.
11 August 2010
Dear Misty,
I don't know if you've heard, but May and Max left today. It's been emotional and I know I'm going to miss them, but I also know that they're going to become great. Just like you. It's been a while, but today has made me miss you even more than usual. I want you to know that I miss you, and even though you have not received a letter from me since before April, I need you to know that at least.
In your last letter you me you said that, "I know that if I say what I have to say to your face I will probably punch you". I give you permission to punch me (just the once because Arceus you hit hard, I still have the bruises from the last time I saw you!) so long as it means that I can see you.
I promise I will make the effort to write more often.
Missing you.
Love, Ash.
19 November 2010
Dear Misty,
In my last letter I promised that I would write you more often. You wouldn't know that though, I never sent said letter. I guess I got caught up in what the world has to offer, and Arceus, Misty if you could see it here, you'd love it. It's beautiful and "romantic" as you'd say. I wish you were here. Do you wish you were still travelling too?
We met a new girl since May and Max left, her names Dawn. She's a little on the girly side, but I think you'd like her. She doesn't really remind me of you too much, I still wish you were here. It's just not the same.
I had to write to you today. Dawn, the sneaky girl she is, found my Misty lure- the one you gave me, that I keep in the handkerchief you also gave me. She wanted to use it, and however selfish it may seem I couldn't let her. It was a gift from you, for me. It was like letting her use it would tarnish that. I don't know. Brock just sat and smirked. I hate when he does that. Anyway, I may not have allowed Dawn to use it but it got stollen by a Buizel! I eventually got it back, unharmed (thankfully!) but it got me thinking, about you. I miss you. I've written this so many times now, you don't even know, maybe if I sent my letters you would but I feel as though it's too late for that now.
I can't wait for December to come, I'm thinking of travelling to the gym for a visit, if that's okay?
Love, Ash.
21 November 2010
Dear Misty,
Today, May called and she mentioned you. For some reason it hurt and I couldn't help the nagging at the back of my mind to finally post you one of these stupid letters that I have written for you, ones that go as far as March. I keep them in my bag, I don't know why, I don't think you'd care too much for ones as old as that. I keep them anyway, I'll probably continue to do so too, though they're taking up some of the well needed space in my bag pack.
May told me that you're doing well, not only well but you're the top gym leader in Kanto? Misty, this is brilliant, you're brilliant. I never doubted you, not for a second, I promise you I didn't. She also happened to mention that you and your boyfriend broke up and I'm so sorry, I hope you're okay. Even though I never met him I know he doesn't deserve you. After all how could he?
I feel even more guilty for not keeping in contact, please forgive me? That pain in my chest- I mentioned it a few dozen letters back, Brock said I'll "know some day" but some day is taken a long time- anyway, its getting worse and I just know it has something to do with you.
I miss you.
Love, Ash. x
23 December 2010
Dear Misty,
I am travelling home for Christmas this year. I came to visit. You weren't there. Brock had said that you and your sisters had decided to go on holiday this year, when I phoned him later that night- after us splitting up to head our separate ways for the holiday. He mentioned something about getting away from the gym completely and having some real free time. I never knew you felt that way. Maybe I would if I wrote more frequently? I hope you know that you can always come and travel with me again if you need space away from the gym. I'm here for you when you need me. I was going to leave you a note to say that I had visited but every time I tried it just sounded so wrong, like I had ignored you this past few months but I really haven't. I couldn't never ignore you.
I'm on my way home, to see my mum, she's excited as you can imagine. I don't know how long I'm staying here. Maybe I'll be able to catch you on the way back? I can't stay too long, Brock, Dawn and I are heading back to Sinnoh soon, can't stop the journey, you know how it is.
Love, Ash.
28 December 2010
Dear Misty,
I hope that you're Christmas went well, mine did. Mum made a massive feast and had gotten me quite a few presents. (Underwear amongst them in typical Mum fashion).
On my way back I visited the gym again but you were still not home. I'm sorry I couldn't stay longer.
A funny thing happened while I was home though. I was apologising to my mum for not being home as often to keep her company. She replied with her usual "it's fine" and proceeded to tell me of her visits to Oak mansion and the visitors she'd be receiving. I never knew you'd been visiting my mum while I was travelling. Thank you. Seriously, thank you so much. You've no idea how much that means to me. She's so important to me, as are you and it's good to know the two of you have formed a friendship. Mum has nothing but good things to say about you, says she's been giving you cooking lessons? Now that's something I'd love to see.
Not that I don't appreciate it, again, thank you for keeping her company, but when she commented on your visits, I just- it hurt. Part of that was because you were being a better daughter for my mother than I was being her son, but mostly- well, mostly, it was because everyone else seems to have contact with you: mum Brock, May, even Tracey, who I saw just yesterday!
I'm sorry I've failed to do that. It hurts so much. You're my best friend.
Missing you, Ash. x
1 February 2011
Dear Misty,
I have long since given up fooling myself that I will ever actually have the courage to send any of these letters. Some part of me still needs to write them though, it helps me feel closer to you.
I miss you more everyday. Mum referenced a recent inspection the gym had, said it had exceeded all expectations. I couldn't be happier. Really. Well, maybe if I had the courage to visit you. I don't. You wouldn't want to see me anyway.
I have to go, Pikachu's hyperventilating from the lack of ketchup he's had recently.
Love, Ash.
28 February 2011
Dear Misty,
Today it hurts, I know it's your birthday. I was going to buy you a gift, a bike in fact, but I'm not sure if you'd still appreciate the sentiment.
I'm going to lie down.
Ash.
4 March 2011
Dear Misty,
Sometimes it really bothers me. You know?
I put so much effort into these stupid letters and I get nothing back.
You never attempted to contact me. So you can't blame me. Okay?
5 March 2011
Dear Misty,
Yesterday was a particularly tough day. I lost an important battle and it feels like everything I've worked for is for nothing. I'm sorry I blamed you. You sent the last letter. I'm the one who never replied. It's not your fault. And if I'm honest with myself, something I've been a lot more as of late, I really don't blame you for giving up on me. I mean there were countless times that you sent me a few letters before I had the chance to reply and calls were always far and few. I suppose the fact that you never tried to contact me either became an excuse for not sending all these letters I have packed into my bag. I still haven't let them go. They just pile up. I think I'll keep them a little while longer however.
The fact that it is my own fault does not make it hurt any less. The pain in my chest isn't as bad anymore, I think I've grown use to it, or it's the fact I've banned your name in all of my conversations. That probably sounds pathetic. I can hear you shouting at me for ignoring you. I wish you'd shout at me. I never thought I'd say that. But I do, I honestly, really do.
No one argues like you, you know? May and Dawn can try but the arguing matches I have with them don't even come close to ours. I miss it. I miss it all. Do you? I hope so.
Love, Ash.
17 June 2011
Dear Misty,
So today I had an epiphany (Brock taught me that, pretty awesome, right?), a pretty important one in fact.
On the 13th April 2010 I wrote to you. In that exact letter, just over a year ago, I wrote about a problem I'd been having. Now, this problem is something I have suffered up until this very point. Chest pains. I'd asked Brock what it meant and all he had to say was, "you'll know some day."
That day is today.
Misty I had an epiphany.
I'm in love. With you.
Misty Waterflower.
I'm still processing this information myself.
But I know now. I just don't know what do now that I know.
I love you, Ash.
20 June 2011
Dear Misty,
I love you. This is the closest ill ever get to telling you. That is all
Ash. x
6 July 2011
Dear Misty,
Since my last letter I've managed to speak to Brock. Actually getting those three words out the, "I love Misty" were harder than I thought. After all I'd never said I'd loved anyone other than my mum before. It was an awkward conversation but Brock assured me that he knew what I was talking about. Apparently he's known since he first met us which I doubt. He said I should tell you, because that's worked so well for him. I think I'll keep it to myself. Can't be too hard.
Love, Ash.
15 July 2011
Dear Misty,
I've managed to avoid the talk with Brock at every opportunity. Except today. He cornered me, getting Pikachu on his side- he misses you too by the way. The two were not going to let me go. Brock said that I had to "face my fear". I'm not scared of you. I'm scared of your reaction. That you'll reject me. I've hardly been there for you, the evidence of that stored away in my bag pack. So, I wouldn't blame you. It's the same reason I can't bare to visit you anymore.
Brock wouldn't let me leave until I promised to call you. And so I did, promise that is. Misty? It's the first time I've lied to Brock. And I feel like I should feel bad for lying. I don't. I feel bad for not having the courage just to call.
I'm sorry, Ash.
21 July 2011
Dear Misty,
He knows I didn't call. He's angry but he won't say it aloud. It sort of makes me angry too. What did he expect? For me to call and proclaim my love, to actually tell you "I love you"? Well I can't. And he, and I, and you will have to deal with that.
Okay? Okay.
I have a battle to train for.
Ash.
19 August 2011
Dear Misty,
Do you have a boyfriend? It's days like today I wish I had sent there stupid letters. It's just that, yesterday, Brock said that if I don't tell you soon you'd move on, find someone else. All I can think about is that other guy. The one from last year, from you last letter. He didn't deserve you. And I certainly don't. But, I still want to know. I'm considering seeing if my mum knows because apparently you still see her nearly every, single week. Is it wrong to hire my mum as a spy like that?
I wish you were here. You would know. Then again if you were here I'd know if you had a boyfriend.
Why aren't you here?
Brock's calling for dinner, I think I'll pass and head to sleep.
Love, Ash.
7 October 2011
Dear Misty,
It was another bad day, I'm at the Pokemon centre, Brock's out flirting with nurse Joy and the girls are in their room, doing whatever it is they do in there. Pikachu's sleeping, he does a lot of that now you're not here to take him places. I was rereading some of my letters and I realised how truly selfish I've been. I never asked you how you are.
So, Misty, how are you?
How's the gym?
What have you been up to this last year?
It's a bit pointless now I've accepted I won't be sending these letters.
At least it's giving me something to do...
Love, Ash.
29 October 2011
Dear Misty,
Brock found my letters today.
He told me that it-this- well, wasn't healthy.
I agree. I can't exactly argue.
So, this is goodbye, my dear Misty.
I love you still.
Ash.
1 October 2012
Dear Misty,
I'm sorry. For everything. This past year I've dived into training and I'm so close to my goal, but I refuse to make any attempts at Pokemon Master without making things right. If I have you cheering me on I know I won't be able to loose.
So, it's time for a little overdue delivery.
Misty, forgive me, please. I love you. I hope I can tell you in person. If not, I hope these letters can tell you.
I love you, Misty Waterflower.
Please, give me a second chance?
Love, Ash. x
[A/N]: Never, I repeat NEVER upload a story on your ipad fml. It's like you have no control over the cursor, one minute I'm trying to place a page break at the bottom of the page and the nests it's placing it half way through. Or, you're trying to add an extra space in between paragraphs (or the letters in this case) and it just keeps removing them hen you save. Or, rather than let you chose where to write it keeps flicking the page up. Or, when it crashes and removes the entire A/N you've just written. Or, when you're trying to add an extra comment somewhere and rather than putting the cursor where you ask it to it and it persistently places it several lines above. FFnt, explain yourself.
Good god.
So, hello. Probably should've started with that, clearly I'm all about being conventional.
SERIOUSLY, IPAD, COULD YOU NOT!?
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patience is wearing thin...
Please tell me I'm not the only one with these problems, haha :').
I'm sorry the layout isn't as good I wanted an extra space in between each letter but FFnet wouldn't allow it. Typical. Hopefully, it's still readable.
Anyways, I didn't realise it at the time of writing this but this pretty much turned into a prequel to my oneshot: 'The Hat'. O.o I have another chapter in the making atm, an ego one.
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Ready To Fly: Yeah, I changed the initial quote (same poem), it definitely fit better though I prefer the original one, probably why I had initially chose it xD bad writing choice right there. I'm glad you like that part, I rewrote it a few times, nothingness really fit as well for the opening. Though in comparison to how many times I've rewritten this upcoming chapters beginning that was nothing haha. You're so right,mi intended there to be that original innocence and naively about the whole thing but it just developed into something completely the opposite of that. And you picked up in the message, woop! From the first chapter I had always envisioned that to be from May, it's why I had been so ready for a follow up so soon, the ideas were just flowing though as shown, that's not always a good thing. I also incorporated the Misty and Gary quote in at the end too, couldn't help myself xD You definitely exaggerate my 'talent' haha, I just love writing, and I'm ready to learn more and how to better myself and try new styles And know when you need to improve something like with this one, I couldn't leave it how it was it needed a complete revamp- but that's okay it's part of the learning experience. :) Hope you've had a brill day and as always thanks for the review! :D