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Misty's Decision

By Diamond Dust

Chapter 2



Mrs. Ketchum, Brock and Richie were all sitting at the kitchen table worried and wondering where Ash had gone. No one had anything for a while. Suddenly the door opened and they all saw Ash. Mrs. Ketchum ran up to her son with Brock and Richie in tow. As if there had been some signal, they all started asking him questions at the same time.

"Ash, what happened?"

"Where did you go?"

"What's going on?"

Ash glanced up at them and then returned his eyes to the floor.

"She's gone." he said then left the kitchen and went up to his room. Brock and Richie started to leave to go after him but Mrs. Ketchum stopped them.

"Give him some time to himself." She said. Brock and Richie nodded and then decided to go to the living room.

"What's wrong with Ash?" Richie ask once they had sat down on the couch.

"Ash has had a thing for Misty for years, but he never told her. He probably feels like he's lost her. I can see why she left though."

Richie nodded, "This is my fault."

"No it's not."

"Yeah, it is. Never once did I suggest that we invite Misty to come with us."

"You've got a point there. I didn't either. Man, we've been jerks."

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"We will be arriving at Trovita Island in five minutes, please start to gather your belongings."

Misty closed the magazine she had been reading and got up and put it back on the rack she had gotten it from. She then went back to her seat and pulled he bag from underneath it. Walking over to the window, she could see Trovita Island in the distance. She continued to watch is island as the boat go closer. It pulled up to the dock and Misty got in line with the rest of the passengers to exit the boat.

As soon as she was off the boat she spotted Rudy and his sister, Mauri. Mauri ran up to her and gave her a big hug.

"Hey Mauri!" Misty said once she had let her go.

"It's been a long time. It's good to see!" Mauri responded and then took Misty's hand and drug her over to where Rudy was waiting.

"For you." He said as he pulled a bouquet of flowers out from behind his back.

"They're beautiful." Misty said as she hugged him. Rudy then picked up her back and they started walking to the gym. Once they got here Rudy said,

"You'll be sleeping in Mauri's room." Mauri led the way to her room. A second bed had been set up in the room and it was a little crowded but it would be okay. Misty unpacked a little while she talked to Mauri. After she was done they went back out to the living room and found Rudy sitting on the couch waiting for them.

"I know you just got here and your probably tired but there is a carnival on the island and today is the last day that it is here. I was wondering if you wanted to go?"

"I love carnivals! Of course I want to go." Misty replied.

"Well, let's go then."

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Mrs. Ketchum sit down that last dish of food on the table. She had made a large dinner since none of them had eaten lunch after what had happen earlier that day. She then went to the living room and told Brock and Richie it was time to eat.

"Ash! It's time for dinner!" she called up the stairs.

"I'm not hungry." Came Ash's reply. Everyone's mouth dropped open, Ash Ketchum had never missed a meal in his life.

"Are you sure, honey?" Mrs. Ketchum asked once she got over her shock.

"Yeah."

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Ash rolled over and look at the ceiling. He smiled slightly the reaction he imagined everyone having to what he had just said. It didn't last long because he knew that Misty would have reacted the same way.

Why had he been so stupid? It was the only thing he could think about. He had caused her to leave and of all the places she could have gone she went to Trovita Island. Rudy obviously had a crush on her. Rudy and Misty together.he didn't even want to think about. He just hoped that he wouldn't be too late.

He sighed and put his face in his hands. Pikachu was down at the end of the bed asleep. The Poke'mon had exhausted himself trying to cheer Ash up. Ash got up and walked over to his dresser. He opened the top drawer and pulled out a picture of Misty.

I'm sorry, he thought to the picture. He then slumped back down on the bed, careful not to kick Pikachu. A thundershock was not something he needed right now. He laid there admiring Misty's beautiful facial features. After awhile he put the picture on the table beside his bed and closed his eyes.

I am so stupid.

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Brock and Richie were sitting in the guest room. They both glanced at the wall that separated the room that they were in from Ash's. There was no sound coming from the room.

"I think I'll sleep in here tonight." Brock said.

"Yeah, Ash needs his space." They waited until they heard Ash's door open and then Brock snuck in the room and started to gather some things. He then heard the toilet flush and quickly got of the room before Ash came back. He got back into the guest room and set his stuff down.

"You think Ash will be in a better mood tomorrow?" Richie asked.

"No."

"Maybe I should go home." Richie said.

"Don't do that, cause then I won't have anyone to talk to. Beside maybe well get lucky and be able to cheer Ash up."

"It's worth a try, I guess."

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Rudy and Misty were walking back from the carnival. Mauri had gotten tired of walking and was being carried by Rudy. The sun was starting to set. They reached the gym and Misty sat down on a bench that was facing the sunset. She was still holding the large stuffed Staryu that Rudy had won for here. Rudy went inside and put Mauri to bed, she had fallen asleep on the way back.

Rudy came back out after a few minutes and sat down next to Misty. They sat in silence for awhile watching the sun set.

"Are the sunsets always this beautiful in the Orange Islands?" Misty asked.

"Yeah. But you know what? Your more beautiful than any sunset I have ever seen." Rudy said as he placed his hand on hers. Misty looked at him and smiled. Rudy then leaned down and kissed her on the lips. He quickly pulled away and said,

"I'm sorry, that's was wrong."

"No, it's okay." She replied and they went back to watching the sunset.

To Be Continued.

Well, what do you think? I'm not sure if I'm spelling Mauri right so if I'm wrong let me know.