Oops! Took me long time create next part! Ooga ooga. *whacks everyone with her club* lol, n/m... Sorry it took such a long time for me to create the next part... I've been REALLY busy and I just sprained my ankle. :*( Ah well... It didn't hurt that bad... *crosses her fingers* Excuse me while I go wallow in self-pity... In the meantime, you can read my story! *crawls into her corner of self-pity*

The Power of the Heart.

Part 7.

Disclaimer: I don't own Pokemon... I envy those who do... Yada yada yada... The only character I own is Rhapsody, but she belongs to my friend Suikun from whom she was based off of... Got it yet?

(Ash's POV)

(AN: The character "Rhapsody" is based off my friend Suikun, so if ya don't like her go complain to Suikun... If ya like her, then thank ME!! lol...)

As I opened my eyes, I gasped. Standing, or floating, or whatever, before me was the most beautiful creature I have ever seen. This is NOT including Misty... The creature was glowing like the sun, only a bluish light was encircling her body. She didn't seem to notice me, and she kept moving, her path lighted by a remarkable stream of blues...

Her hair was extremely long and a bright shade of red. I could see her glittering silver-gray eyes. She was singing, but I couldn't make out any words. It was as if she were speaking a different language. Suddenly, she stopped.

She turned and looked at me, her silver eyes dancing. Her eyes widened. She stuttered something timidly, then, in a flash, was down on the ground standing beside me. "Who are you?" her voice seemed to ring. Her eyes seemed to see right through me, as if they were scanning my inner thoughts.

"I, I, I..." I straightened my posture. "I'm Ash Ketchum from the town of Pallet."

She giggled. "Are you a pokemon trainer?"

I nodded. "Yes, I am."

She circled me, her eyes looking me up and down, curiously. She stopped and waited. "Well...?"

I cocked my head slightly. "Well... what?"

"Aren't you going to ask me anything?" Her eyes sparkled with excitement.

"Er... Am I supposed to?" I asked, puzzled.

She started to look a little impatient. "Isn't that what you humans do?"

"Uh, no?" I stepped away from her. I thought for a second and realized something. "You, you mean... You're not human?" I said, nervously.

She smiled. "Yay! I knew that one would pop up!!" she giggled, playfully.

I sweatdropped and backed away.

She started to lift off the ground. "Do I look human to you?"

I looked up at her. "Um, no?"

She faded away and appeared again next to me. "Do I act human?"

I shook my head. "Nuh uh."

Her eyes twinkled. "I'll give you two guesses. Am I human?"

"Um, no?"

She clapped her hands. "Wow! First guess too!"

My eyes narrowed a bit. Was she mocking me?

She bent down to my eye level. "Next question!"

"Er... Where'd you come from?" I asked. This was a very awkward situation.

She placed a hand on her hip. "Mmmmm... I come from a kingdom, far far away."

I laughed nervously. "Oh..."

She placed a hand on my shoulder. "Another?"

I gulped. I had a million questions! I just didn't want to blurt them all out and make them sound offensive. I worded this one the best way possible. "Who are you?"

She stepped back and giggled. "The question that answers all."

I blinked. "Um...okay?"

She grinned at me. "I am Rhapsody, the singing pokemon goddess. I am the goddess of pokemon. I protect them. Most call me the Suicune goddess, since I originate from the suicune. My kingdom lies in the ocean. I come out of the ocean only when I since danger or struggling among the pokemon."

"Woah...deep." I said in awe.

"Unlike you, am I right?"

I blinked. We stood there, exchanging glances. Suddenly, her words sunk in. "Hey! Was that an insult?"

She rolled her eyes. "You're so slow it's kind of cute!"

I raised an eyebrow. "Are you flirting with me?"

She laughed. "Nope. I'm taken!" (AN: Which she is BTW... *wink wink* Sorry guys...)

We stood there, her hair gently blowing in the breeze that passed by us.

She looked up at the night sky, then looked at me. "It's late for you, isn't it?"

I nodded, my eyes drooping.

"Why don't you sleep?" she asked curiously.

I responded sleepily. "I can't."

She looked puzzled. "Why not?"

"I need to find Misty." I told her.

"Misty? Is she your...mate?" Rhapsody asked.

"My what? No. She's my friend." I told her, a hint of aggravation in my voice.

She squealed. "Oh, I think we can fix that!"

"NO! We're fine just the way we are." I said angrily.

"Oh my, touchy, are we?" she said, mischievously.

I was probably cranky. I felt extreme fatigue and I was very tired.

"Once again, Ash, was it? Why don't you go to sleep?" she asked.

"I just...can't." I replied.

"How do you plan on helping your 'friend' if you're tired? Go to sleep." she said, sounding almost like my mother.

"NO!! I can't!" I told her, angerily.

"Shhhh... Go to sleep, Ash. You're tired. I can see it in your eyes." she said, comfortingly. She touched my forehead and I suddenly felt weak in the knees. I couldn't withstand it anymore. I fell to the ground, fast asleep.

End of Part 7.

Well? You like? Me like!! This part was fun... I like working with Rhapsody's character!! All that talk about sleep... makes me...sleepy...*falls onto her keyboard, snoozing* G'night everybody! Part 8 will be out soon! *crawls out of her corner of self-pity to get an ice pack* *crawls back in and falls asleep* ZzZzZzZzZzZzZzZzZzZzZzZzZzZzZzZzZzZzZzZzZ...