Perfect Match
Part Four: Surprises
By: Chris Devlin
E-Mail: chris_devlin@hotmail.com
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I didn't know if I was going to write a fourth part, but I thought what the hell, and so here it is.
Misty yawned the yawn of the undead as she woke up. She and Ash had been out celebrating her finding a job and had gotten in quite late. Looking at the bedside clock she saw it was only 7:30. No need to get up yet, she thought and lay back down next to Ash. The past few weeks had been wonderful and Misty was happier now than she had ever been in her entire life. She looked at him in the morning light. He looked so peaceful in his sleep. Misty had noticed that long before she figured out she was in love with him. It reminded her of those care-free days when none of them had to worry about getting up for work or paying bills. Happy days alright, but nothing, empty compared to how things were now. Ash stirred in his sleep and moved his arm over to the side expecting to be unhindered. When it met Misty's bare leg a shiver of excitement washed over her as it always did when he touched her. She never expected the sensation to stop, and most likely it never would. As the traveling hand found the resistance it hadn't anticipated Ash slowly began to wake.
"Hey my little Tentacruel." Ash cooed to her. Pikachu had often heard him call Misty that and it quite frankly it made him want to be sick. Luckily Pikachu wasn't in the room and Misty smiled at the compliment. Ash knew how she felt about Tentacruel, so she didn't consider it insulting at all. "You really know how to get me wrapped around your finger don't you?" she asked him with a sly grin. "Yep." Ash replied bringing his face closer to hers. "Good morning Ash." she finally said and kissed him. He returned the kiss before getting up and dressed. Misty sat in the bed looking at him incredulously. "And where are you going?" she asked him. He gave her a weird look before saying, "Work silly." Misty groaned. "Ash look at the clock." she told him. Glancing at the clock he moaned and started getting undressed again. "Why didn't you tell me?" he asked her as he got back into bed and cuddled up close to her. "I didn't think about it. First we were kissing." she said as she began to kiss him. "Then you just got out of bed and started getting dressed." she said in between gently caressing his lips with her own. "Lets take it from after the kiss." she added as Ash grinned at her and slowly they began to make love.
Once they had finished they lay together, a thin sheen of perspiration glistening on them. "Misty?" Ash asked as he held her in his arms. "Yeah?" Misty replied, totally lost in the moment. "Why did I leave you in Pewter?" he asked her. "Listen don't beat yourself up over that. You had a great opportunity and you took it. I probably would have done the same." she told him gently, in a voice a mother might use with a hurt child. "I know. But before we were together I told myself you were the most important thing in the world to me, and that if we ever got together I would let nothing come between us. Then look what I did." he said as he sat up. Misty readjusted her seating position and looked him in the eyes. "Ash listen to me. Listen!" she said firmly until she was sure she had his full attention. "You did what you had to do. I never have and never will judge you on that." she told him. He tilted his head down towards his feet. "Ash look at me." she said as she took his head in her hands. Once his eyes were again focused in hers she held it there gently. "I love you. I will never ever leave you, hurt you, abandon or judge you. You're my boyfriend and I love you for it. Don't go and get upset about things that are in the past. Do you hear me?" she asked him. "I hear you." Ash whispered. "Come here." she said and took him in an embrace. They held each other for a few minutes. Eventually the alarm clock went off interrupting them and indicating it was now time to get up.
A couple of weeks passed and the two just grew stronger together. Ash would grow off of Misty's energy, and Misty would grow off of Ash's energy. But Misty was starting to worry. Her period was due almost a week ago and it still hadn't come. Either she was just very late, or. She didn't want to think of the other possibility. The day before she was due to start work she visited the local hospital. It's just late she told herself as she walked through the automatic doors into the bleachy smelling clinical environment. The receptionist indicated for her to sit in one of the chairs provided and soon she was being seen to by a nurse. The examination went by quickly and Misty walked out of the hospital within an hour with her answer.
Ash looked at the thin band of metal. It was beautiful and he confirmed it with a "Wow". He looked up at the store clerk. "How much is it?" he enquired. "That particular piece is $10,000 sir." Ash considered the cost. It really wasn't much on his salary, two months tops. "I'll take it." he said. The clerk eyed him suspiciously. "How would sir like to pay for this piece?" he asked him. "I'll put it on my Credit Card." Ash replied and produced the plastic card from his wallet. "Very good sir." the clerk said and went to process the purchase.
Ash put the finishing touches to the meal he was preparing. "A sprinkle of rosemary." he said as he sprinkled it over the plump chicken he'd cooked. He wanted the night to be perfect and had spared no expense in setting up the evening. The thing that confused him slightly was that just as he was about to suggest the evening to Misty, she suggested it first. Misty it seemed could read minds. He smiled at the thought. Smelling the chicken he prayed that it tasted as good. Brock had sent him the recipe and he hoped it was correct. Picking up the carving tongs he started to cut legs and breasts from the chicken, placing one of each on the plates he'd prepared. Next came the vegetables and the gravy. Taking one plate in each hand he walked through to the dining room and positioned one at each place. When he was satisfied that everything was done he opened the bottle of wine and placed it on the table, ready for pouring. Now all that was missing was Misty.
Misty cursed. She couldn't find her best earrings. Rummaging around in her jewelry box she eventually came upon two not quite as good, but still beautiful, earrings and placed them on her ears. After a bit more rummaging she found the necklace Ash had bought her only a few weeks earlier. She admired it, it's glittering splendor. Reaching around behind her neck she fastened it. Stepping back from the mirror she had been using she examined herself. "Not too shabby Misty." she complimented herself. "Not too shabby at all."
Ash looked at his watch. "How long can it take a girl to get ready?" he asked no-one in particular. Hearing the bedroom door squeak open he turned to face Misty. She stood before him in a cream dress, a vision of beauty. It was one of the most gorgeous things Ash had ever seen. The dress just touched the ground and swayed as Misty walked towards Ash. "You look stunning Misty!" Ash complimented her. Misty blushed slightly at this and complimented him too. "Thank you. You look great as well." she told him. "Well should we start?" Ash said indicating the waiting meal.
The meal went superbly. Brock's chicken recipe actually worked, giving Ash the great feeling of satisfaction when Misty said it was delicious. Eventually all the food was finished and they just sat there talking. Misty could sense Ash getting nervous, and Ash could feel Misty getting nervous. Misty decided to go first, waiting for a break in the conversation. It finally arrived and she could start. "Ash. There's something I've got to tell you." she said. Ash looked her deep in the eyes. She knew she could tell him anything. "Ash, I'm pregnant." she blurted out. He just sat back in his chair, and smiled. "What?" she asked him. "Why are you smiling?" she added. "Oh Misty, there's something I want to ask you." he stood up and walked round the table to her. "But first let me say, that's wonderful. I always wanted kids. I'm over the moon about this." he told her a huge smile telling her he was genuine about it. She smiled back before kissing him intensely. Breaking it off he started. "Misty, you know how much I've told you I love you, and I truly mean it. That's why I 'm going to prove it right now" he said as he knelt down on one knee and took her hand. Misty gasped knowing what was coming next. "Misty, will you marry me?" he asked as he produced the ring from his pocket. Misty began to gasp even more. Had he really just asked her to marry him? "Yes!" she shouted not giving it a second thought. Ash smiled back. Taking the ring from its box he carefully placed it on her finger. Looking up at her he saw she had begun to cry. This time though, there was no witty retort about her crying. Instead he too joined her in her tears of happiness.
The ten months before the wedding flew past, and before either of them knew it they were standing at the alter exchanging vows. In the front row sat Mrs Ketchum, crying her eyes out, all the while cradling baby Brock. They had decided to name the baby Brock after the first friend or family member to see the young baby boy. It had only been two weeks since he was born and already he showed some of his parents characteristics. It had a wild temper like Misty and had the same kinship with Pokémon Ash had. Still right now the focus was on Ash and Misty marrying. Mrs Ketchum had gladly volunteered to look after baby Brock while Ash and Misty went on a world cruise for a honeymoon and the pair were already looking for some alone time. Slowly but surely the ceremony proceeded until the final words were uttered. "You may kiss the Bride."