I'll BeHome2

Ha ha! For once in my life, I'm not late! Bwaha! Well, as much as I'd like to babble on about stuff, I'm going to shut up! After I tell you this: IAMCAG stands for International Association of Mallet Carrying Anime Girls. Just so you know.. ^_^

I'll Be Home for Christmas
By Pikashan61

Ash yawned and stretched as he woke up. Remembering the events of last night,

he collapsed on the bed again. She was here. No call, no warning. Somehow, it didn't really

seem like something something Misty would do. Unlike him, Misty actually thought before

she acted. Ash smiled as realized that Misty must have thought about this. The only reason

she came was that she trusted Ash would let her stay. It made him feel good, that Misty

trusted him like that. He sat up again, glancing at the window, and then doing a double take.

Snow. Tons of it. Everywhere, all over everything. Blinking for a moment, he let out a

whoop, slid down his ladder and raced down the hall toward Misty's room.


Misty was having a dream. It was one of those weird dreams that probably,

according to experts at universities, had a deeper meaning, but, if she remembered any

of it when she woke up, she would have no idea what it meant. She was having a pleasant

conversation with a pokeball when she felt a jolt. Groggily, she slowly opened her aqua-

green eyes, and found herself staring straight into a pair of chestnut ones. It took her brain a

moment to realize that the these eyes were only inches above hers, and the jolt she felt

was Ash, jumping on top of her. That information was better then the strongest cup of

coffee, and Misty instantly awake. Misty jumped back, and Ash, who had been

kneeling on top of her, landing that way after taking a flying leap into her room, was

practically thrown out off the bed. JEEZ! What the heck were you trying to do, Ketchem?!

Scare me to death?! Misty could feel the hot blush that was covering her face, and she was

almost mad at Ash for making these feelings come out. Heh, sorry Misty. I was trying to

wake ya up. You're kinda a deep sleeper. She was breathing hard, embarrassed at her

embarrassment. Never do that! Gosh, you're lucky I didn't have a heart attack or

something... Jeez...Why are you waking me up, anyway?! Ash grinned. Look out the

window. She still was annoyed, and she turned quickly to look out the guest room window.

Her annoyance evaporated instantly. It...it snowed. He nodded. Misty turned

back around, and locked eyes with Ash. They stared at each other for a moment, before

Misty's face broke into a grin. Race you downstairs Mr. Pokemon Master! Before he could

react, Misty leaped out of the bed. Ash was seconds behind her. Hey! No fair!


Ash smiled as he watched her run out onto the untouched snowy landscape that had

landed in front of his house. It was amazing, how one snowstorm during the night had

changed the world into a wintery wonderland. He stared, as Misty collapsed on the white,

untouched ground, her weight breaking the thin crust of ice that covered the powder. A

bundled up Pikachu and Togapi scampered out from behind him to join her. Ash stood, and

watched. He noticed that he felt different. Better, almost. It was like having Misty around...

he stopped his thoughts short. No way, Ketchem, Ash added. Hey, Ash! Come help me

up! Ash snapped to attention. Huh? Oh, right! He trotted out toward where she was

laying in the snow. Misty was in the process of making a snow angel, and Pikachu was

perched on her stomach, chatting happily with Togapi, who was trying to imitate it's mother

in the snow next to her. He stood over her and smiled, as Pikachu transferred himself to

Ash's shoulder. You can't get up yourself? She shook her head. Are you kidding? Then

it's not perfect! He rolled his eyes. He said, offering his hand. She took it, and he

pulled her up. They both stared at the completed snow angel. Misty said with a

grin, as she bent down to pick up Togapi. Isn't it pretty, Togapi? Misty said, showing the

little egg the shapes in the snow. Togapi clicked happily on seeing the two angels. Yeah,

your mom's pro at making snow angels. She added. Suddenly... She felt

something wet and cold hit her side. She turned quickly toward the direction where the

snowball had come from, and saw Ash, already making another one. Ohhhh... you're

gonna get it for that one, Ketchem! Misty growled. She set Togapi down, told him to stay

out of trouble and keep near Uncle Pikachu, then barely avoided being hit by another

snowball by diving into a snowdrift. She came up with ammo though, and Ash had to jump

out of the way to avoid one of Misty's bullets. Ha! Missed me! The snowball battle had

begun. They were both grinning almost evilly at each other, trying to protect themselves

behind things like Ash's mailbox, and all the time pelting each other with snowballs and

taunts. You couldn't hit the broad side of a mountain, Mist! HA! *SMACK* What do you

call that, Mr. Pokemon Master? They were cracking up, trying to one up each other in this

game of wits, but never quite succeeding. After all, they had been doing battle like this

since they first met. None of the insults had any effect after all this time, which was all the

more reason to use them. It was kinda nice to be that comfortable with someone. After

awhile, both of them agreed that they might kill each other if they continued, and called a

truce. It was then that Misty noticed it had begun to snow again. Hey, check this out! Ash

said, jumping down into the snow and rolling onto his back. Misty followed suit, and then

noticed what he was talking about. Woah. It's like we're going through space! Ash

nodded. Isn't it great? She smiled. Misty paused for a moment, gathering her

thoughts, and then sat up on her elbow to look at him. Hey Ash, thanks a lot for letting me

stay here. He sat up too, facing her. My pleasure Mist. She grinned. No, really, you

didn't have to, and... She was suddenly interrupted by, Ash? iMisty?/i On hearing this

voice, both of them leapt up. Sure enough, there stood Mrs. Ketchem and Mimie,

arms loaded with packages, looking very bewildered. Did I miss something? She asked,

looking from Misty to Ash. Ash looked at Misty, who looked back at him. Um...

Misty's staying here for Christmas, Mom. Mrs. Ketchem looked from one to the other once

more, and her face broke into a smile. Really? That's wonderful! She can help decorate the

tree tonight! Come on Mimie, let's get these presents into the house. Ash and Misty

exchanged a before Ash commented, See? I told you! She rolled her eyes and

bumped him. Did not. Now, let's find Togapi and Pikachu and go inside and get some

food. I'm starving.

Okay. Hey, and I did too!

Did not!
Did too!

Pika pikachu pika (Very mature, guys.)




Misty smiled as she walked downstairs and saw Ash already beginning to attempt

to put up the tree's lights. Ash looked up from his work untangling the strands as she came

down. Nice PJ's, Misty. She stuck her tongue out at him and looked down at what she

was wearing. A IAMCAG Convention that she had found at thrift store and a pair of

water pokemon boxers. Looked good to her. Where'd you get that shirt anyway? Bet it

would give Brock shivers just looking at it. Ash added. She grinned. I've never had the

pleasure of attending one myself. I got it at a thrift store. Just then, Mrs. Ketchem came in

balancing a tray with three steaming cups of hot cocoa. Here you go, kids! She said,

setting the tray down on the coffee table. Misty picked one up, and watched the twirling

swirls on the top. Those swirls used to fascinate her when she was a kid. She would swish

around her mug, watching the different shapes cut into the foam that rested on the

chocolate. She smiled and took a quick sip, before collapsing on the couch to watch Ash try

to untie a last few particularly stubborn knots. Wow Misty! Thanks for all your amazing

help! She shrugged. I'm resting in preparation for the strenuous task of putting up

ornaments. He lifted an eyebrow. Uh huh... She nodded. I think you, being the talented

guy that you are, should handle this. Ash rolled his eyes and then smiled. Right...anyway,

don't worry about it. I'm almost done anyway. He bent back down to finish untying the last

few knots. Ash? Backing down in a argument? My, you have changed since we met. He

looked up again. For the record, so have you. Misty was a little surprised at that. What do

you mean? Well, for one thing... But once again, the heart-to-heart was interrupted by the

appearance of Mrs. Ketchem. Sweety, are you almost done with the lights? We have to

start showing off our ornaments to Misty! He nodded. Yeah Mom, just a few more

minutes. He looked over at Misty. Just a few.


Where's this one come from, Ash? He looked over at the porcelain pokeball and

chuckled. Mom got that for me when I was 8. I thought it was so cool. Ms. Ketchem

nodded as she hung up a little Santa figure in the tree. He carried it around everywhere.

We could never keep it on the tree. Misty grinned. Now he plays with the real thing, right

Ash? Ash got a silly look on his face and flexed. The six of them (including Pikachu, Mimie

and Togapi) laughed. Pika pikachu pika pika pikachu chu. [This one is the best ornament.]

Pikachu said, holding up a picture frame one with a photo of him wearing a Santa hat in it.

Mrs. Ketchem was rummaging around in the box of ornaments and came up with another

one like it. I think this is the best one. She held it up for the group to see and the picture

made Misty grin. Ash, Brock and her stared back, all making faces at the camera. Ash

smiled. Misty nodded in agreement. Mrs. Ketchem smiled, almost knowingly,

and delicately placed it among the branches.


Alright! One...two...three! Ash hit the switch and the tree magically lit up, it's colored

lights shining with a gentle glow. Wow... it's amazing! Misty whispered.

Ash declared. You two did a wonderful job. She glanced at her watch. Well, it's getting

late. Mimie, could you help me carry these cups into the kitchen? Mrs. Ketchem asked,

beginning to pick up trash and mugs. Mime mime! The pokemon began to follow her and

soon both of them were in the kitchen, washing and picking up things. Ash and Misty both

collapsed on the couch next to each other, and began to wind down. Hey Ash? Misty

asked quietly. He turned toward her his eyes half-closed. We had fun today,

right? He grinned. Yeah, we did. They were both quiet for awhile. Ash added.

He paused. It was the best. Thanks for coming. It wouldn't have been the same

without you. She smiled softly and stuck out her hand. Friends forever, promise? No

matter what happens, you promise that you'll be there for me. He nodded and clasped

her hand. You got it, Mist. They were silent again, and the overall effect of it was making

her eyes droop. She barely noticed when her head droopily landed on Ash's shoulder. All

she observed were the lights of the tree, blending together to form a soft colorful blur

before they disappeared, as she drifted off into a deep sleep.\

-To be continued...

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