C. Cowboy: I tell you guy, I really get a kick out of near crazed reviewers yellin' at me for my cliffhangers pushing them off the deep end. Just playin, nobody kill me. Because ya'all asked nicely and I don't want nobody goin' nuts (yet) I go ahead with the next chapter. This one's one of those tug at the heart strings type deals, it also contains a song, I'm not too sure who sings it other then me, (I sing by cassette tapes I get from music stores) I found this one a few years ago, it's called, You gave me love, When nobody gave me a prayer, one of my favorites, I changed the words slightly, but if anyone can tell me who sings this let me know. Anyway here we go! R&R!

CHAPTER 6: Calm Before The Storm

Ash made a mad dash for the pokemon center followed by everyone else. The doctor met him in the hall way, "You must be 'Pikapi' He's been asking for you." Ash looked sadly, "How… is he?" The doctor looked down at his feet, "I'm sorry, he hasn't got long." Ash nodded and walked back toward Pikachu's room. What he saw inside made his heart shatter. Pikachu lay in his bed; his once beautiful yellow coat was now mere patches of yellow fur scattered over his now bony body. He cheeks were even more swiveled then before with wires attached deep into his skin. His eyes were opened; his muscles no longer had the strength to hold his eyelids shut. His brown eyes, which once sparkled with life, were now glazed and weak.

"Pikachu…" Ash muttered as at tear ran down his face. "P-Pikapi?" Pikachu muttered hoarsely. Ash went next to his bed, "I'm here buddy." Ash said gently rubbing Pikachu's head. "Pika pi kachu?" 'What did the doc say?' Ash looked at his feet, "He said… y-your going to just fine! You're going to make a full recovery!" Pikachu chuckled lightly, "Pi kachu chu." 'You're a terrible liar.' More tears escaped Ash's eyes as he gently squeezed Pikachu's paw. Pikachu then decided to change the subject, "Chu… pi ka pi." 'I've… missed you.' "I've Missed you, too, Buddy." Ash said tears still streaming down his face.

You gave me time, when no one gave me time of day.

You looked deep inside while the rest of the world looked away.

You smiled at me, when there were just frowns everywhere.

You gave me love, when nobody gave me a prayer.

That's why I call you brother, That's why I call you friend!

You touched my heart, and you touched my soul, and helped me start all over again.

That's why I'll always love you, That's why I'll always care:

You gave me love, when nobody gave me a prayer.

Ash then felt a hand gently squeeze his shoulder. He looked up and saw Misty smiling at him with tears in her eyes too. "Chaa." Pikachu muttered when he saw Misty from the corner of his eye. "Pika ka Pikapi pi pika, Chaa." 'Take care of Ash for me, Misty.' Misty couldn't form words, all she could do was nod a 'ok'.

You gave me laughter, after I cried all my tears.

You heard my dreams, while the rest of the world closed its ears.

I looked in your eyes and I found the tenderness there!

You gave me love, when Nobody gave me a prayer.

That's why I call you brother, That's why I call you friend!

You touched my heart, and you touched my soul, and helped me start all over again.

That's why I'll always love you, That's why I'll always care:

You gave me love, when nobody gave me a prayer.

"I-I'm so sorry Ash." Misty finally said. Ash's only reply was he placed his hand on Misty's and squeezed. Pikachu then slowly closed his eyes. Ash reached over rubbed Pikachu's forehead. "Is he…" Misty Asked afraid of the answer, "No…" Ash said sadly, "He's still with us, for now. He's only sleeping now." Misty let out a sigh of relief. "I-I'm here… if you need me." Ash looked up at her, "Thanks, Mist."

You gave me love… when nobody gave me… a prayer.

Meanwhile, in Indigo City, Giovanni stood with Amanda among several hundred cargo jets. "I'm letting you lead this attack on Shamouti, I don't think you will have any problems." They looked down and saw Mewtwo after Mewtwo walk onto their transports. Each of them had no emotion in their eyes. "I'm sending you with thirty-five hundred Mewtwo. I want no survivors. Take the ruins of Avalon at all cost." Giovanni said coldly. Amanda smiled and nodded. She then climbed on her transport. Giovanni smiled evilly, "I will finally have my revenge."

TO BE CONTINUED…

C. Cowboy: If you think this one was sad, just wait till the next one! In the next chapter, Ash's fighting spirit gets destroyed, Amanda arrives with a small army of Mewtwo. But the question is, will the two guardians plus Togapi's power be enough to stop them? and in the chapter after next the Gold Guardian will be revealed. He he he, in the word of Tsing Tsung from Mortal Kombat IT HAS BEGUN!