A/N: well, here we are...This is the finale of our tale
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p.s. if you like this fic....or not...still read my other ones, i personally think those are much better
They are called: Just Another Day
Untold Truth
MUDSLIDE!!!!
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"What?!" Misty screamed attracting the attention of half of the people in the coffee shop.

"It's true," Ash said as he sipped his coffee.

"Aren't you the least bit sad about this?" Misty asked still half-choking.

"No not really," Ash replied casually. "I kinda saw it coming but I didn't want to humiliate her so I just wanted to see how long it would last. I really didn't expect her to play it out this long."

"Really," Misty said somewhat disgusted.

"Don't look at me like that, sure I'm a little hurt she would use me like that, but it gave me time to realize how great the person I truly loved was."

"Oh," Misty looked up, "And who would that be?" Misty asked trying not to sound to sound too hopeful.

"I'm not gonna tell you," he smiled again.

"That's not fair! So you really don't like Duplica anymore?" Misty hesitated.

"Well, like I said, I'm not thrilled about what happened, but I'll live."

"I see," Misty said as she cleared her throat. "So, umm, Ash..."

"Yeah?"

"Nevermind." Misty couldn't do it, she couldn't tell him.

"Here, follow me." He grabbed Misty's keys and dragged her out of the coffee shop.

"What are you doing?" Misty asked as she was practically thrown into her own car's passenger seat.

"Just trust me," Ash said. And without another word for an hour and a half, they drove. Misty fell asleep twenty minutes into the ride so when they got there, Ash didn't wake her. He just sat and waited for her to wake up. When she did, the sun had begun to set.

"Where are we?" she asked as she rubbed her eyes and stretched trying to wake up.

"You don't remember? I'm shocked and appalled!" Ash said jokingly. Misty got out of the car and looked around. It was where they first met and today was their anniversary.

"Oh, Ash," Misty whispered. "You remembered?"

"How could I forget. It's you."

"It's me? What does that mean?" Misty asked completely confused.

"Remember when you asked who I was truly in love with? It's you," Ash said. He pulled out a bouquet of red roses. "I knew they're your favorite."

"Thanks Ash," she took them and gave him a hug. "Wait," she said as she pulled away, "What about Duplica? Won't she be mad?"

"What about Duplica? It was her idea to break up with me...I don't think she even cares if I drowned. And, actually, I would have drowned if you didn't fish me out of this river that day eight years ago." Ash drew Misty closer. "Thanks, I owe you my life," he whispered. Ash leaned in when...

RIIIING RIIIING! It was Misty's phone.

"Hey Misty! I just heard Duplica dumped Ash! This is your chance!" blabbed Suzie.

"Hey, great timing Suz, I know already, I gotta go." She hung up. "Now where were we?" Misty asked wrapping her arms around Ash's neck.

"I think it was right about here," Ash said and he leaned in and kissed her. Misty closed her eyes and sunk into the kiss. Ash put his hands on her waist and leaned her against the car door. They were like that for about five minutes.

"No, I don't think so," Misty said as she pulled away. She pushed Ash playfully away from her and ran towards the riverbank. Ash ran after her. About ten feet away from their first meeting spot, Ash tackled Misty and kissed her again.

"Okay, you win," said Misty.

"I love you," whispered Ash and he kissed her on the forehead.

"I love you too," Misty replied.

The two lay in each others' arms watching the stars deep into the night......and oh what the heck....they lived happily ever after :)

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A/N: sorry it was a bit short and kinda rushed....well, i kinda think that sucked...how did you like it? please review and tell me what you thought of it! thanx again for reading!

Kasumi S.S. Ketchum