CHAPTER 19: MAKING PLANS
C. Cowboy: OK didn't get much time to think about my questions did ya? Anyway, here comes the second to last chapter, BTW not gonna have a happy ending AND if I don't get enough reviews I might just leave it alone and not write the sequel. That's not a threat, that's a promise! BTW another couple will come out in this one! You probably saw it coming. Anyway on with the show!  CHAPTER 20: MAKING PLANS

Gary, Brock, Prof. Ivy, and Melody set there watching the news broadcast attentively each thinking only two things; what else can go wrong and poor Misty. The news about Kento's new leader hit hard, but not as hard as the news about Ash and Crystal's engagement. Another thing that was on their minds was how Misty was taking it. A loud crash and extremely loud crying answered the question. Brock started to get up but melody shot up, "Maybe I should be the one to talk to her, ya know girl to girl? Besides Brocko, you've been beaten up enough as is!" Brock then looked his bandages over and though a good hit from Misty's mallet just might finish him off, "cool, go right ahead!" Melody looked at him suspiciously but just nodded and headed toward Misty's room. She walked right past Togapi, who nobody seemed to notice the angry expression on his face as he watched the news, not even the fact that his eyes were glowing reddish blue. 

Meanwhile back at the stadium, Ash stayed quite till his father and his shadows, (Amanda and Crystal) left the room. Once he was satisfied they were out of earshot, he pulled out his pokeball, "Lugia? What are you talking about, Time of Destiny?" Then Lugia spoke to his mind, Master I speak of your true destiny, what you were born to do. Ash looked puzzled at the pokeball, "Um exactly, what does that mean?" That, I cannot tell you, you will have to wait and see for yourself. All I can tell you my friend, is trust yourself, and stay strong. You have a very hard road ahead. Ash just made a deep sigh and replaced his pokeball. He then walked over to the window and looked out. He watched a group of rockets march out front. He turned and leaned his back against the glass, his thoughts resting on one person, "Misty?"

Misty continued to cry and throw anything she could get her hands on. Think God Togapi was downstairs. Melody knocked on the door, "Misty, is it safe to come in?" Misty got up, walked over, and unlocked the door. Then she walked back and hugged her pillow again. "You ok?" Melody asked knowing the answer. Misty just got up and walked over to a full-length mirror, "I-I don't see… how I stood a chance against Crystal in the first place." Melody looked surprised at Misty, "What are you talking about?" Misty just stared at herself in the mirror, "Crystal has beautiful bound hair, shimmering blue eyes, a great figure, and never argues with Ash. How can a scrawny little loudmouth compete with… that?" Melody got up and walked over to Misty, put her hands on her shoulders, and held her face-to-face, "Listen to me Misty, Ash is nuts about you, not Blondie! And another thing I don't recall ever seeing Ash drool over Crystal the way I've seen him drool over you!" Misty blushed and tried to turn away, but Melody had a firm grip, "Plus I don't think when me Gary and Brock break in there to rescue him, I really don't want to tell him his GIRLFRIEND is too busy feeling sorry for herself to help SAVE HER BOYFRIEND'S LIFE!!!!" Misty then swiped Melody's hands off her shoulder and started out the door. "Now where are you going?" Melody asked staring in shock. Misty swung back around and winked at her, "I'm have to take a shower and get all pretty, so when I kick that hussy, Crystal's ass, she'll know she was beaten by a sexier woman!"

Melody walked back down and gave Prof. Ivy and Brock a thumb's up. Then she noticed Gary standing outside. She walked out there beside him and put a hand on his shoulder, "Why is it that when Ash gets in a situation like this, everyone breaks down, and if it was me they would just laugh and then put me out of my misery by blowing my brains out?" Melody frowned and looked at him, "Gary don't say thing like that. Look at all the girls that follow you around!" Gary just laughed, "You talking about the cheerleaders? I pay um $7.50 an hour. Ash is the one with the REAL friends and fans, I've got… nothing." Melody smiled at him, "I know something you have that Ash doesn't." Gary cocked an eyebrow, "What? An ego the size of Kento?"

Melody blushed a little, "No, Ash already has that…" Melody then leaned over and kissed him on the cheek, "You've got me." Melody stepped back with her eyes closed waiting for a reaction. When she didn't get one she opened her eyes and saw Gary had passed out with a really big grin on his face. Melody just rolled her eyes and set down beside him.

Meanwhile back inside Brock and Prof. Ivy set there. "So when are we going to go get Ash?" Brock asked. Prof. Ivy just looked at him uncomfortably, "We aren't. Ash can take care of himself. He is a Pokemon Master after all, besides I think he would want us to take care of his mother and Pikachu first, then once we get them to stabilized we'll come back for him."

Brock just shook his head, "Misty is NOT going to like this."

TO BE CONCLUDED… 

C. Cowboy: In the next one he group will try to get Pikachu and Mrs. Ketchum to safety, but the question is: Will Misty leave Ash peacefully and will Giovanni keep his promise of not hurting his son's friends? Find out next time! BTW remember in Time Of Destiny, How Togapi SLATTERED Mewtwo? Just remember that! P.S.that about the review was just a joke to try to get you mad. He he he don't kill me!