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Follow Your Heart
By Pikashan61
The policeman wasn't prepared for Misty to break down like that. No one he had
pulled over ever began to sob when given a ticket. Still, he tried to remain tough. N-now
you were going a little too fast back there, and sobbing won't help that... Misty's head
snapped up when he said that, her grief instantly turning to fury. You think I'm crying
because you stopped me?! She interrupted. Her eyes narrowed. You think that ticket is
the worst thing going on for me right now?! I would NEVER cry because of something
stupid like that! NEVER! Misty was shouting now, and the poor policeman could see the
intense anger on her tear-stained face. Suddenly, Misty realized what she was doing. Her
face softened. I'm sorry. She whispered, turning away. It's just that... She paused,
sighing. She slowly turned back to him. Do you want to know why I was going so fast?
The policeman, stunned, nodded. She reached over past Togechikku, and grabbed her
wallet out of her backpack. Misty flipped it open to the first picture. She studied the happy
faces of the teens in the picture for a moment before turning to the policeman This is me
and my best friend. Recognize the guy in this picture? He stared at it for a second. It looks
like...well...like a younger Ash Ketchem. Misty smiled sarcastically.
...So I'm really not sure if I should tell him now, because I think that he should be
happy. Misty paused for a second, and then whispered in a hurt voice, Even if it's not with
me. He stared at her, looking awed. So he doesn't... No. Ten years, and he
never knew. The policeman shook his head and let out a low whistle. That's amazing.
Misty swallowed hard. I don't want to ruin this for him. If he's going to be happier with her...
Why don't you let him decide for himself? Her eyebrows shot up. He smiled.
Don't go too fast on your way there. He turned and walked back to his car. Misty sat,
contemplating what he just said. What if Ash...........a silly grin crossed her face, as she
turned the key. Well Togechikka, what do you say we go crash Daddy's wedding? The
greatly confused pokemon could only stare at his mother, and muster a timid, Kaaa
(What?)? Misty nodded. Same here. And she put the jeep in gear.
Where's Pikachu's bowtie? Tracey, I thought you had it! No way Brock!
PIKACHU! Pika Pika! CHU! (GUYS! Where's my tie! FIND IT!) Ash's old room at the
Ketchem household was in complete chaos, as the minutes ticked away toward the big
moment. With only 45 minutes until Ash and Angela tied the knot, and Pikachu's tie nowhere
to be found, the stress level between the guys was rising rapidly. As the confused trio of
sidekicks ran around the room, diving under chairs, checking under shoes, and basically
making complete fools of themselves, Ash Ketchem was sitting on the floor outside the
room. He slowly reached into the back pocket of his pants, taking out a faded, wallet-sized
photo. He stared into the happy face in the picture. This really is it, huh? he whispered in a
shaky voice. I'm so sorry Mist. he added, gazing at the picture. He heaved a sigh, as he
reverted his stare to the ceiling. What am I doing? he breathed out, almost in tears. Pika
pikachu, Pikapi. (You're getting married, Ash.) Ash turned to see his yellow friend walking
toward him, straightening his tie. Hey Pikapal. Ash said, trying to manage a weak smile.
Pikachu jumped onto his shoulder and studied the picture of the smiling Misty. Pika chu
pikapika pi pikachu pika chu chu pika Pikapi? (It's probably not husbandly to sit around on
your wedding day and look at pictures of the one person you love more then anyone else
in the world, eh Ash?) Ash shook his head. This isn't how it was supposed to be.
Pikachu nodded, as Ash continued. I mean, since I was ten, I've always thought that I would
be marrying... He stopped, and turned away. Pikachu looked at him, concerned. When
Ash put his head up again, Pikachu could see that his eyes were wet. He quickly wiped
them, and added in a choked voice, It's...it's just cold feet I'm sure. He got up quickly,
brushing himself off. I better start to look for my shoes. Pikachu could see right through it,
and he knew how much this was hurting Ash. Ash cleared his throat. I'm
just...just fine, buddy. He opened the door to the room of doom to see Tracey and Brock
battling over a bottle of hairgel. Brock had Tracey in a headlock and was yelling, Do you
smell what the Brock is cookin'?! when a screech of tires ground everything to a halt. The
four listened to the noise coming from outside. I'm sorry madam, but no one is admitted
without an invitation. You also don't look like you're dressed for a wedding... They heard a
growl, and then...I hate to have to do this...actually, no I don't. *WHAMO!* The voice
made Ash's eyes widen, and Tracey and Brock look at each other, in fear that the owner of
that voice might go after them with the mallet just for old time's sake. Ash grinned
and bolted out of the room. He sprinted down the hall and jumped down the bottom half of
the stairs, just as she ran through the door. They both stopped and looked at each other,
but only for a second before... Misty yelled as she ran at him, leaping into his arms
and almost tackling him. Ash suddenly felt like he was 14 again, and they were locked in that
same never-ending hug, only this time it felt...perfect. Then he knew...........You idiot! He
felt the slap on his face. Yeouch! Misty! What was that for? he said, rubbing his face
where she slapped him. For not inviting me! And this... She slammed her foot down on
his foot. Ouch! Dangit Misty! Ash yelled in surprise. ...is for me finding out from stupid Mr.
Perky the TV announcer instead of from my best friend! Ash smiled apologetically and in
pain. Ummm...yeah...sorry about that. She grabbed his collar. Sorry!? Is that all!?
SORRY!!?? Why, you're... Ash interrupted. She growled. He
smiled. Shut up. and then, he kissed her. Misty was completely caught off guard. Ash
was kissing...her! Instantly, nothing else mattered. Ash-her dense, caring, best friend Ash
was kissing her, Misty Waterflower. She instenty felt like she could fly. Just then, the trio of
lovable sidekicks reached the bottom of the stairs, and the sight they saw made them all
freeze. Brock's eyes widened (Yes, Brock's eyes...), Tracey's mouth dropped, and little
Pikachu could only utter, Pika chuuu... (Oh lordy...) Um... Tracey... you are seeing this? Is
there just a problem with my um...eyes or something? Tracey swallowed. Uhhh...I think
maybe we're caught in some weird dream... uhhmm...there's no place like home, there's no
place like home, here's no place like home... Brock rubbed his eyes and looked again. I
don't think this is going to sit too well with the bride...
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