I'llBeHome4

Ha! You didn't think I'd get ti out in time, did ya? Well, I did! So HA! Merry Christmas, amigos! Enjoy! Oh yes, and the fluff meter goes into full in this chapter, I'm ashamed to say. Heh...

I'll Be Home For Christmas
By Pikashan61


Misty turned over and covered her head with a pillow, in a desperate attempt to

stop that little annoying voice in her head. You almost kissed Ash, you almost kissed

Ash... It felt like an irritating little chipmunk had decided to mutter that phrase over and over

again in her ear. If it kept up, there would be no sleep for Misty that night. Finally, she was

getting rather fed up, and growled, YES! I know what happened! Jeez... The poor girl sat

up and put her head in her hands. She was sitting that way when she heard the door open,

and looked up to see Pikachu coming in carrying his pillow. Hey Pikachu... Misty said with

a sad smile. Pika! Pika pikachu pika! Chu chu pika pika! (Jeez! You're awake too! What is

with everyone!?) The pokemon said, throwing up his paws in exasperation. Misty looked

at him, perplexed. What do you mean? Pikachu rolled his eyes. Pikapi pika chu pi pi chu

pika! (Ash keeps muttering something, but he won't tell me what's wrong! He seems really

worried about something...) Misty smiled then, for real. He's worried? She paused, and

then added, What was he saying? Pikachu grinned. Pik pikachu pika pika. Pika? Pikachu

pi pi? (Something about you, it sounded like. Why? Do you know what happened?) Her

smile disappeared and she sighed. We...we almost kissed. Pikachu's ears shot up.

PIKA?! Pikachu? (WHAT!? For real?) Misty almost smiled again. It certainly felt real.

Amazingly real... Pikachu frowned. So that was it. He looked at the Misty's sad face, and

thought about Ash, and how worried he had looked and sounded. They were afraid of

losing each other, he knew it. And the electric pokemon knew what he had to do. Pikachu?

Pika pika Pikapi. Pi pika chu chu pikachu pi pi. Pika? (Misty? Please go talk to Ash. If you

do, everything will be all right again, I know it. Please?) She stared at him, desperately

wishing that were the case. It's all changed, Pikachu. She whispered in a choked voice.

Only a few seconds, and suddenly, everything is different. Pikachu nodded. Pika. Pi

pikachu, pika pi pika chu. Pika chu, pi pika Pikapi pi pika Pikachu, pi pika pikachu pi chu chu.

Pi pika pikachu. (Maybe. Maybe things have changed, but it's not over. No matter what,

he's still Ash, and you're still Misty, and you two aren't complete unless you're together. It's

always been that way.) Misty sat for a moment, thinking about what Pikachu said. Then she

smiled. Thanks Pika-pal. With that, she got out of bed and went down the hall towards

Ash's room.


Ash sat on his bunk, not even trying to go to sleep. All he could think about was all

the fun he had with Misty in the past six years. Now, who knew what would happen in the

next six? Great Christmas gift, Ketchem, he said to himself. You don't even know if she'll

talk to you in the morning... his thoughts were suddenly interrupted by the sound of his door

opening. The person who came into his room surprised him. Misty stepped in, and looked

up at him, smiling sheepishly. Without saying anything, she climbed up to the bunk and sat,

cross legged, across from Ash. They looked at each other for a moment., before Misty

began to speak. You know why I came here for Christmas? Ash didn't say anything, but

Misty wasn't expecting him to, either. Because I wanted to be with you. Because you're

the best friend I've ever had. Pikachu was just talking to me, and I realized something. I

wanted to come home for Christmas. But home isn't a place. It's a feeling. Home is

where...where you are. She blushed and looked down at the sheets of his bed. I don't

know what's gonna happen Ash. Down there, I wanted to kiss you, so so bad. She looked

up again at him. Ash just stared back, an understanding look on his face. Misty continued.

But I don't want to lose you, and... if there ever is an us' I don't want it to eliminate... She

took his hand and smiled at him. ...us. Ash and Misty, friends forever. That's more important

then anything to me. Ash looked at her, obviously thinking about what she said. Then, he

leaned forward and gently kissed her. It's amazing when kisses can convey. Just the

meeting of lips, it can be so amazing. The kiss only lasted a moment, but there was so

much love in it that both of them instantly knew that it was going to be alright. You'll always

be my best friend, Mist. Ash said with a smile. It doesn't matter what happen's, I'll always

be there She grinned. I guess so. Ash looked concerned for a moment then. So, we're

okay, right? She nodded and slipped her arms around him for a hug. Always. Merry

Christmas, Ash. He sighed. Merry Christmas Misty.


PIKA! Pikachu pika pika! (WOW! Thanks Misty!) Pikachu yelled as he excitedly

opened up his Christmas present, a popular book 101 Ways to Cook With Ketchup.

Hey, cool! Thanks Mom! Ash said, looking excitedly at the his new video, Training with

the Elite Four.

How cute! Misty cried, as opened the Poliwag stuffie. Thank you Ash! She yelled, trying

to hug both the Poliwag and Ash at the same time.

Order had once again been restored to the Ketchem household, and the group was

thoroughly enjoying the morning. And it was a Merry Christmas, and they, well, they were a

family, having a merry time.


Hey Misty? Ash said,approaching Misty after the excitement of the morning had

died down, and almost everyone, pokemon and human, in the house was napping. Yeah

Ash? Misty answered, looking up from her new book, Water Types and Electric Types:

They Can Get Along (a gift from Pikachu). He smiled, feeling kind of embarrassed. Um...I

have this other present for you. I didn't want to give it to you this morning, ya know,

because so much was going on... anyway... He took a small package out from behind his

back, and handed it to her. Merry Christmas. Misty smiled. Oh Ash... He blushed and

grinned. She took it and carefully opened the little present. Oh my gosh... She whispered,

staring at the tiny pendant. It's just a little something... I guess. Ash said. Misty looked up

at him like she was about to cry. Thank you so much... She murmured. He shrugged and

continued to grin. What are friends for, right? Misty smiled too. Well , for a start... She

stood up and grabbed him in huge hug. ...they're pretty good for hugging. Ash laughed.

Guess so. She grinned. Love ya, buddy. Ash grinned too. Right back at ya. Merry

Christmas.

The End!

Author's Notes: Well, this fic has been a little bit more rushed then usual. BTW- The sales lady was showing the kind of holiday kindness that I wish more people would show during the holiday season. She has no hidden agenda! Anyway, because this fic is more rushed, there isn't many peeps I want to thank. BigMistyFan for nagging me (yes, this was a good thing), Misty_AAML for putting up with my long posts, all my pals at AAML ( I love you guys!) and everyone who takes the time to read and give me feedback on my fics. Thanks, and Merry Christmas! Pokeshippers Rule!