I'm writing this final chapter the same day I updated Ash's Heart with
chapter 8. This is it folks! The epilogue. I can make a sequel...if you'd
like. But not until "Days of Summer Lovin'" is completed. And I don't even
got a clue when that will be done. @@ I want to thank each and everyone of
you who reviewed. Who knows. The characters of this fanfic can make another
appearance someday. And how'd you guys like that cliffhanger? Not only did
Misty find out her one true love didn't want her anymore, he was marrying
someone else...a complete witch and she was carrying his baby! Wow! That
must be hard. Don't you just love being the one in control? Ahh the
possibilities. *grins slyly* Enjoy the last chapter of Ash's Heart!!!
Disclaimer: Thank goodness this is the last chap, cuz I don't got to write this piece of unneeded information. Why would anyone care if I didn't own Pokemon. Ahh well. Uhh...nope I still don't own Pokemon. It's only been a few hours since I wrote it in the other fic. @@ LOL This must be a long disclaimer. ^_^
Honesty is the best policy, I always say. So is email and reviewing ~_^
Ash's Heart Chapter 9 By Kasumi Yawa (thats me!)
"Excuse me?" Misty gasped.
"Yes, Miss Waterflower. You are about 3 weeks pregnant." The doctor repeated.
However, the only part Misty heard was pregnant. She couldn't believe it. She sat shivering. Not only had Ash left her, but also he left a part of himself with her. A baby. She nearly fainted as she made her way out of the clinic. 'What are my sisters going to think?' Misty thought. 'What about Ash?'
She decided she couldn't tell Ash. He would never know. She made her way home in a daze and began to prepare not only dinner, but also herself to tell her sisters.
A few hours later, Misty's 3 sisters arrived, and all of them sat together and began dinner. Violet was the first to notice Misty was quiet, and seemed deep in thought.
"Hey Mist, anything like bothering you?" She asked.
"Oh no. Just a bit tired," Was Misty's answer.
Violet wasn't convinced, but didn't push. She knew if her little sister had a problem, she would eventually come to them in her own time.
"So how was like your day?" Lily asked.
"Umm not bad. Actually, quite shocking," Misty replied.
"Really?"
"Yes. You guys, I have something to tell you, but I don't know how you're going to react." Misty announced.
The three looked at each other, as Misty continued.
"I haven't been feeling so well lately. So I went to the doctor today. And well it seems the reason I'm not feeling so well is cause, well because I'm pregnant!"
Silence.
Then--
"AHH!"
Misty wasn't sure who was it that yelled, but all of a sudden 3 things happened.
Violet gasped. Lily fainted. Daisy stood up.
Misty tried not to laugh as she saw her sisters' reactions.
"Oh my God!" Lily whispered.
"What are you like going to do Misty?" Daisy wanted to know.
"Well I'm definitely keeping it."
The three merely nodded.
"This is like so awesome! We get to be aunts!" Violet squealed. Misty sweatdropped. She hadn't expected this way to start a family, but in a way, it was happening.
"Are you like going to tell Ash?" Lily asked.
Misty shook her head. "No. He's not part of my life anymore, and he'll never be part of my baby's life either."
Lily nodded, but didn't quite agree. Lily knew Misty wasn't thinking right, but for now, she would support her baby sister anyway she could.
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It had been 2 months since Misty learned she was pregnant. She slowly began to show, but no one had found out about the baby, and she hoped to leave it that way. Misty was planning a small trip to Paris. She had decided she needed to experience the only dream she had had. A trip to the City of Love. Her sisters were all supportive and were very encouraging to her decision of the secrecy of the baby and her trip to Paris.
And so Misty left for Paris...
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Back in Pallet, Ash was sitting around his office, but his mind wasn't on his work. His thoughts were else where. More particularly on a certain red head. He pushed his thoughts at the back of his head, as his son entered his office.
"Hey dad," Eric said softly.
"Hello son. What can I do for you?"
"Just wanted to say hi, and see what you were up to."
"Mainly work."
Eric nodded.
"Has May called at all?"
"Yes," Eric answered, inwardly disgusted. "She left a message saying she'd be able to come for dinner, after she finishes up with some wedding plans."
Ash nodded. After losing Misty, Ash knew the best thing was to never be hurt again. Although he never loved May, or ever would, he knew the two would just be a well-sought couple.
Eric prayed for a miracle that his dad and Misty would get back together. He missed her so much.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Meanwhile, Misty had arrived in Paris and settled in a quiet apartment, just outside of Paris. She had a few friends. They excepted her kindly, and she enjoyed her stay.
One day she and her friend, Monique had decided to go shopping. Misty needed a few new clothes, since she was growing bigger little by little. After, buying some new designer clothes, they stopped by a small cafe. While Monique went to order them drinks, Misty entered a small bookshop that was next to the cafe. She looked through all the shelves, and as she turned to leave, she bumped into a someone.
"I am so sorry!" Misty exclaimed as she bent down to grab her bag she had dropped.
"Oh please excuse me. It was quite my fault."
Misty rose and her eyes met a pair of green eyes. She flushed, when she noticed how handsome the stranger was.
"Hello," the stranger said in a soft voice.
"Hello," Misty answered, with a small smile.
"I must ask, what your name is? For you are very beautiful."
"Oh," Misty blushed, "My name is Misty."
"Misty. It is nice to meet you. My name is Jean Pierre," he said as he grabbed her hand and lightly kissed it. Misty blushed even redder.
'Love at first sight is true!' Misty squealed in her head.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Misty was supposed to stay in Paris for 3 months. But after meeting Jean Pierre, she and he became inseparable. He knew about the whole situation, and was not even bothered at the fact that Misty was pregnant.
On one of their romantic dates, the two held hands as they walked the city streets. Suddenly, Misty gasped.
"Cherie, what is the matter?" Jean Pierre asked, concerned.
"I think it's time for the baby to come!" Misty answered.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Twelve hours later, Misty lay in bed holding a small bundle in her arms. She looked into her baby's brown eyes. 'Just like Ash,' She thought. 'Now what to name you, my small princess?' Misty thought looking at her sleeping daughter.
There was a knock on the door, and Jean Pierre popped in his head.
"May I come in?" He asked.
"Of course."
He came in and set a bouquet of roses on a small table, next to Misty.
"She is beautiful, Cherie. Just like her mother."
"Thank you," Misty whispered, "She is beautiful. I just wish her aunts could see her."
Jean Pierre could see the longing in Misty's eyes and formed a plan.
"I shall see you in the morning. I shall take you home," he announced. Misty smiled.
"Thank you."
"It is my pleasure, Cherie," He replied, kissing her lips.
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A few days later, Jean Pierre had arrived at Misty's apartment.
"I have a gift for small Ashley, and another one for her beautiful mother," Jean Piere announced, smiling. Misty smiled at him, wondering what kind of surprise.
"Ashley will be able to see her aunts!" He said.
"What?" Misty asked, confused.
"I have arranged for you and your daughter, and if you may allow me to tag along, to go see your sisters."
"Oh my God! Jean Pierre! Do you mean that? But why?" Misty asked.
"Because I want to meet the family of the woman I love. And for her family to meet their niece."
Misty didn't know what to say, so she ran to his arms and kissed him passionately.
"Thank you," She whispered into his lips.
"My pleasure, Cherie," He answered.
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Although, Ash and Misty had broken up, the paparazzi, which followed the couple around, were still interested in Cerulean City's Mermaid, as they called Misty.
When Misty arrived back home, news of her return spread, and the media wondered who the new man in her life was, and the child she had.
CERULEAN CITY'S MERMAID RETURNS WITH A FAMILY
The headlines read. Ash's grabbed the newspaper, and couldn't believe it! She had gone for only a few months and returned with a man and a baby!
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Ashley's aunts just adored her! From the first time they had seen their little niece, they couldn't put her down. Misty felt relieved. Her sisters were so supportive and taken Ashley. Now she had some time for herself.
The three sisters also loved Jean Pierre. They knew he cared for their baby sister, and welcomed him with open arms. Jean Pierre felt right at home.
A few days after arriving back to Cerulean City, Jean Pierre and Misty's sisters went out to show him around and go grocery shopping. Misty was left home to tend to her daughter and have some time to herself.
She carried little Ashley outside, and sat on the porch humming. The night air was filled with sweet smells of flowers from the garden, and she could hear the rustling of leaves from the small breeze that blew. Suddenly, a shadow appeared and Misty gasped.
"So it's true. You left and came back with a kid and a new man."
"Ash," gasped Misty.
"Who else would it be?" He answered with venom.
She looked straight at him. They stared at each other. Misty had grown more beautiful. Ash tried to control himself from grabbing her and kissing her.
He had grown more handsome overtime. She tried to stand, with falling over.
"Is he better than what you had before? Before you ruined it?" Ash asked.
"Oh I ruined. I was the one who wasn't good enough for you!" Misty answered coldly.
"What do you mean? You had my heart and soul, and tore it apart!"
"Me? Me? You left me heartbroken for a whore of a woman!" Misty shouted back.
Suddenly, Ashley began to cry from all the yelling. Misty rushed toward her daughter and comforted her.
"So you seem to have the ideal family. You could have had it with me, Mist." Ash said quietly and turned and walked away. Misty nearly fell on her knees, for she hadn't heard that nickname from anyone, not even from his lips. She held Ashley closer to her as she sobbed.
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Ash returned to his home. He felt like crying. His heart felt pain more than ever. 'Mist,' he thought. He made his way toward his home, when he heard a strange sound.
He opened his bedroom door and there was May, making love with a man!
"May?" Ash sputtered.
"Ash!" May squeaked as she quickly got off the man and made her way toward Ash.
"It's not what it looks like!" She said trying to convince him and herself.
Ash burst out laughing.
"I bet. Just get out May. It's over for good. What was I thinking?" Ash asked shaking his head. He wasn't surprised and he knew quite well he was making a mistake.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Ash was once again the most eligible bachelor in the Pokemon League, but he didn't want to get involved with anyone. He felt it was time he and his son become a family and not worry about others.
However, Eric and Ash both missed Misty. Misty in turn missed Eric so much, and her heart ached for Ash. She was happy with Jean Pierre, and he did made her happy. But something was missing. They both knew it, but they didn't want to admit it.
After hearing that Ash had broken up with May, Misty was secretly glad. But she didn't want to break Jean Pierre's heart. She knew he loved her, and she was grateful she had him.
Time passed. Ashley was growing more and more. She was about 8 months, and Misty was constantly reminded of Ash. Ashley grew more and more looking like Ash. With her brown hair, and brown eyes, and smile, she looked like a carbon copy of her father. Misty wished she could tell Ash, but knew he would be furious. She didn't want to lose Ashley.
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It was Christmas Eve. Jean Pierre had planned a wonderful dinner and had a surprise for Misty. She wondered what it could be.
Jean Pierre led Misty toward the den, where the two had some privacy. Jean Pierre looked into her eyes and kissed her gently.
"Cherie, I love you. I want us to be together forever. Will you do me the honor of marrying me?" He asked softly.
Misty gasped. Jean Pierre knelt down on one knee and opened a velvet box containing a diamond ring.
"Oh Jean Pierre!" Misty cried. She looked at him, then at the ring. At that moment she knew she could never marry him.
"I am sorry Jean Pierre. My heart belongs to someone else. It's not fair to you." Misty said.
Jean Pierre was surprised. "Cherie? What is going on?"
"You see, as much as I love and care for you, it is not fair to love you, when I love someone else more. You see my heart belongs to one person, and that is Ashley's father. I am sorry."
Jean Pierre looked at her a moment, and then nodded. "I figured Cherie. You must understand I am not angry and I wish you all the happiness in the world." And with that he kissed her on the cheek and left. Misty cried and cried. 'Oh Ash you don't know how much you mean to me! How could you?'
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Back at Pallet, the Ketchum household had a quiet evening. Father and son celebrated quietly. Ash's mother Delia came to visit and was happy to see her grandson as well. But she knew something was bothering her own son. Eric had gone to the kitchen to get some Christmas cookies. This gave Delia a chance to talk to her son.
"Ash is something the matter?" She asked.
"Oh nothing mom," Ash assured her with a smile.
"I know when something is bothering you."
"Oh mom! You're right! Something is bothering me! I have fallen in love, and now I've lost her!" Ash cried. Delia didn't like seeing her son so heartbroken.
"Oh dear," she sighed. Eric stood outside the door listening.
"I miss her mom. She is my heart, my soul. And I lost her."
"Ash I can't believe you! You have never lost anything! Not even in a Pokemon battle! You have not lost this battle. When you were a child you were determined to be a Pokemon Master. You battled hard, and didn't give up and you won! You became a Pokemon Master, as you wished. You must battle for the one you love. Love is hard battle, but in the end, if you don't give up, you will win!"
Ash nodded. "You're right mom. But how can I tell her? She sent me a letter, saying she never wanted to be with me ever again."
"Dad!" Eric cried as he ran into the room.
"Eric!"
"Dad, the letter was a fake, probably sent by May to ruin your relationship with Misty. In the letter, May spelled Misty's name wrong. It definitely wasn't from Misty. I'm sure of it!"
"Eric, are you sure?" Ash asked.
"Yes dad!"
Ash's eyes filled with determination. He was going to win the battle of love!
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ After Jean Pierre left, and her sisters had gone to bed, Misty stayed awake and looked up at the Christmas tree that glowed in the dark. She sighed. 'My life will never be the same,' She thought.
Suddenly, she heard a car door slam. Then another one. Misty peered out the window, and whom should she see, but the one person she could never get out of her mind.
"Ash!" Misty cried as she flung open the door.
"Mist, I don't care who you're with, how you feel. I just want you to know I'll never ever stop loving you. You are my heart and soul."
Misty gasped than looked down, and saw Eric beaming at her.
"Ash. Oh Ash!" She flung herself into his arms.
After a few minutes holding each other, Misty pulled away.
"But what about that letter. And May?"
"All of it was fake, Misty!" Eric said.
"What?"
"Yup that wench," Eric cringed when he saw his father look at him sternly. "Sorry, that woman tried to get you two to break up, by sending you each a letter. But she spelled your name wrong. It was all so obvious!" Eric explained.
"Did anyone ever tell you, you are the smartest kid around?" Misty asked embracing him. "I missed you."
"I missed you too. You're the only one right for my dad. And right for me." Eric whispered. Misty began to cry.
"We can be one happy family!" Eric suggested.
"But what about you're new interest, Mist? And daughter?" Ash asked.
Misty cried. Ash was confused. He stepped toward her, but saw she was smiling.
"Oh Ash! Jean Pierre and I never hit it off. You're the only one for me, and we both knew that. And for my daughter, let's just say, she's part of the family. Ash, she's your daughter. After we broke up, I found out I was pregnant, but I didn't know how to tell you. I'm so sorry!" Misty cried.
"Oh Mist," Ash said, embracing her. They entered the house. Misty cried on Ash's shoulder for a few more minutes. Suddenly, their daughter began to cry. Misty quickly got up with Ash and Eric at her heels.
"Oh Ashley," Misty whispered.
"Ashley?" Ash asked grinning. Misty smiled back.
"Is this my sister?" Eric asked.
"Yes sweetheart, she is," Misty answered.
"So that would make you my mom?" Eric asked, looking at Ashley, then back at Misty. Misty didn't answer, for Ash jumped in.
"Yes, that would make her your mom that is if she married me?" Ash asked looking at Misty.
"Are you asking me?" Misty asked, slyly. She put Ashley back into her crib, as Ash knelt down.
"Yes, I am. I love you Misty. I always will. Will you be my wife?"
"Oh Ash, of course!" Misty cried.
Ash grabbed her and they kissed passionately.
"Get a room!" Eric said quietly as he stared at his new baby sister. Misty and Ash burst out laughing.
"Maybe we should?" Ash suggested. Misty blushed and answered him with a kiss.
~THE END~
OMG! I FINISHED! I feel so proud, and yet sad that it's done. What did you think? Do you guys want a sequel? Email or review and tell me what you thought! This is Kasumi Yawa saying goodnight. *Cries* Goodnight. IM SO PROUD! WAAA!
Disclaimer: Thank goodness this is the last chap, cuz I don't got to write this piece of unneeded information. Why would anyone care if I didn't own Pokemon. Ahh well. Uhh...nope I still don't own Pokemon. It's only been a few hours since I wrote it in the other fic. @@ LOL This must be a long disclaimer. ^_^
Honesty is the best policy, I always say. So is email and reviewing ~_^
Ash's Heart Chapter 9 By Kasumi Yawa (thats me!)
"Excuse me?" Misty gasped.
"Yes, Miss Waterflower. You are about 3 weeks pregnant." The doctor repeated.
However, the only part Misty heard was pregnant. She couldn't believe it. She sat shivering. Not only had Ash left her, but also he left a part of himself with her. A baby. She nearly fainted as she made her way out of the clinic. 'What are my sisters going to think?' Misty thought. 'What about Ash?'
She decided she couldn't tell Ash. He would never know. She made her way home in a daze and began to prepare not only dinner, but also herself to tell her sisters.
A few hours later, Misty's 3 sisters arrived, and all of them sat together and began dinner. Violet was the first to notice Misty was quiet, and seemed deep in thought.
"Hey Mist, anything like bothering you?" She asked.
"Oh no. Just a bit tired," Was Misty's answer.
Violet wasn't convinced, but didn't push. She knew if her little sister had a problem, she would eventually come to them in her own time.
"So how was like your day?" Lily asked.
"Umm not bad. Actually, quite shocking," Misty replied.
"Really?"
"Yes. You guys, I have something to tell you, but I don't know how you're going to react." Misty announced.
The three looked at each other, as Misty continued.
"I haven't been feeling so well lately. So I went to the doctor today. And well it seems the reason I'm not feeling so well is cause, well because I'm pregnant!"
Silence.
Then--
"AHH!"
Misty wasn't sure who was it that yelled, but all of a sudden 3 things happened.
Violet gasped. Lily fainted. Daisy stood up.
Misty tried not to laugh as she saw her sisters' reactions.
"Oh my God!" Lily whispered.
"What are you like going to do Misty?" Daisy wanted to know.
"Well I'm definitely keeping it."
The three merely nodded.
"This is like so awesome! We get to be aunts!" Violet squealed. Misty sweatdropped. She hadn't expected this way to start a family, but in a way, it was happening.
"Are you like going to tell Ash?" Lily asked.
Misty shook her head. "No. He's not part of my life anymore, and he'll never be part of my baby's life either."
Lily nodded, but didn't quite agree. Lily knew Misty wasn't thinking right, but for now, she would support her baby sister anyway she could.
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It had been 2 months since Misty learned she was pregnant. She slowly began to show, but no one had found out about the baby, and she hoped to leave it that way. Misty was planning a small trip to Paris. She had decided she needed to experience the only dream she had had. A trip to the City of Love. Her sisters were all supportive and were very encouraging to her decision of the secrecy of the baby and her trip to Paris.
And so Misty left for Paris...
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Back in Pallet, Ash was sitting around his office, but his mind wasn't on his work. His thoughts were else where. More particularly on a certain red head. He pushed his thoughts at the back of his head, as his son entered his office.
"Hey dad," Eric said softly.
"Hello son. What can I do for you?"
"Just wanted to say hi, and see what you were up to."
"Mainly work."
Eric nodded.
"Has May called at all?"
"Yes," Eric answered, inwardly disgusted. "She left a message saying she'd be able to come for dinner, after she finishes up with some wedding plans."
Ash nodded. After losing Misty, Ash knew the best thing was to never be hurt again. Although he never loved May, or ever would, he knew the two would just be a well-sought couple.
Eric prayed for a miracle that his dad and Misty would get back together. He missed her so much.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Meanwhile, Misty had arrived in Paris and settled in a quiet apartment, just outside of Paris. She had a few friends. They excepted her kindly, and she enjoyed her stay.
One day she and her friend, Monique had decided to go shopping. Misty needed a few new clothes, since she was growing bigger little by little. After, buying some new designer clothes, they stopped by a small cafe. While Monique went to order them drinks, Misty entered a small bookshop that was next to the cafe. She looked through all the shelves, and as she turned to leave, she bumped into a someone.
"I am so sorry!" Misty exclaimed as she bent down to grab her bag she had dropped.
"Oh please excuse me. It was quite my fault."
Misty rose and her eyes met a pair of green eyes. She flushed, when she noticed how handsome the stranger was.
"Hello," the stranger said in a soft voice.
"Hello," Misty answered, with a small smile.
"I must ask, what your name is? For you are very beautiful."
"Oh," Misty blushed, "My name is Misty."
"Misty. It is nice to meet you. My name is Jean Pierre," he said as he grabbed her hand and lightly kissed it. Misty blushed even redder.
'Love at first sight is true!' Misty squealed in her head.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Misty was supposed to stay in Paris for 3 months. But after meeting Jean Pierre, she and he became inseparable. He knew about the whole situation, and was not even bothered at the fact that Misty was pregnant.
On one of their romantic dates, the two held hands as they walked the city streets. Suddenly, Misty gasped.
"Cherie, what is the matter?" Jean Pierre asked, concerned.
"I think it's time for the baby to come!" Misty answered.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Twelve hours later, Misty lay in bed holding a small bundle in her arms. She looked into her baby's brown eyes. 'Just like Ash,' She thought. 'Now what to name you, my small princess?' Misty thought looking at her sleeping daughter.
There was a knock on the door, and Jean Pierre popped in his head.
"May I come in?" He asked.
"Of course."
He came in and set a bouquet of roses on a small table, next to Misty.
"She is beautiful, Cherie. Just like her mother."
"Thank you," Misty whispered, "She is beautiful. I just wish her aunts could see her."
Jean Pierre could see the longing in Misty's eyes and formed a plan.
"I shall see you in the morning. I shall take you home," he announced. Misty smiled.
"Thank you."
"It is my pleasure, Cherie," He replied, kissing her lips.
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A few days later, Jean Pierre had arrived at Misty's apartment.
"I have a gift for small Ashley, and another one for her beautiful mother," Jean Piere announced, smiling. Misty smiled at him, wondering what kind of surprise.
"Ashley will be able to see her aunts!" He said.
"What?" Misty asked, confused.
"I have arranged for you and your daughter, and if you may allow me to tag along, to go see your sisters."
"Oh my God! Jean Pierre! Do you mean that? But why?" Misty asked.
"Because I want to meet the family of the woman I love. And for her family to meet their niece."
Misty didn't know what to say, so she ran to his arms and kissed him passionately.
"Thank you," She whispered into his lips.
"My pleasure, Cherie," He answered.
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Although, Ash and Misty had broken up, the paparazzi, which followed the couple around, were still interested in Cerulean City's Mermaid, as they called Misty.
When Misty arrived back home, news of her return spread, and the media wondered who the new man in her life was, and the child she had.
CERULEAN CITY'S MERMAID RETURNS WITH A FAMILY
The headlines read. Ash's grabbed the newspaper, and couldn't believe it! She had gone for only a few months and returned with a man and a baby!
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Ashley's aunts just adored her! From the first time they had seen their little niece, they couldn't put her down. Misty felt relieved. Her sisters were so supportive and taken Ashley. Now she had some time for herself.
The three sisters also loved Jean Pierre. They knew he cared for their baby sister, and welcomed him with open arms. Jean Pierre felt right at home.
A few days after arriving back to Cerulean City, Jean Pierre and Misty's sisters went out to show him around and go grocery shopping. Misty was left home to tend to her daughter and have some time to herself.
She carried little Ashley outside, and sat on the porch humming. The night air was filled with sweet smells of flowers from the garden, and she could hear the rustling of leaves from the small breeze that blew. Suddenly, a shadow appeared and Misty gasped.
"So it's true. You left and came back with a kid and a new man."
"Ash," gasped Misty.
"Who else would it be?" He answered with venom.
She looked straight at him. They stared at each other. Misty had grown more beautiful. Ash tried to control himself from grabbing her and kissing her.
He had grown more handsome overtime. She tried to stand, with falling over.
"Is he better than what you had before? Before you ruined it?" Ash asked.
"Oh I ruined. I was the one who wasn't good enough for you!" Misty answered coldly.
"What do you mean? You had my heart and soul, and tore it apart!"
"Me? Me? You left me heartbroken for a whore of a woman!" Misty shouted back.
Suddenly, Ashley began to cry from all the yelling. Misty rushed toward her daughter and comforted her.
"So you seem to have the ideal family. You could have had it with me, Mist." Ash said quietly and turned and walked away. Misty nearly fell on her knees, for she hadn't heard that nickname from anyone, not even from his lips. She held Ashley closer to her as she sobbed.
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Ash returned to his home. He felt like crying. His heart felt pain more than ever. 'Mist,' he thought. He made his way toward his home, when he heard a strange sound.
He opened his bedroom door and there was May, making love with a man!
"May?" Ash sputtered.
"Ash!" May squeaked as she quickly got off the man and made her way toward Ash.
"It's not what it looks like!" She said trying to convince him and herself.
Ash burst out laughing.
"I bet. Just get out May. It's over for good. What was I thinking?" Ash asked shaking his head. He wasn't surprised and he knew quite well he was making a mistake.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Ash was once again the most eligible bachelor in the Pokemon League, but he didn't want to get involved with anyone. He felt it was time he and his son become a family and not worry about others.
However, Eric and Ash both missed Misty. Misty in turn missed Eric so much, and her heart ached for Ash. She was happy with Jean Pierre, and he did made her happy. But something was missing. They both knew it, but they didn't want to admit it.
After hearing that Ash had broken up with May, Misty was secretly glad. But she didn't want to break Jean Pierre's heart. She knew he loved her, and she was grateful she had him.
Time passed. Ashley was growing more and more. She was about 8 months, and Misty was constantly reminded of Ash. Ashley grew more and more looking like Ash. With her brown hair, and brown eyes, and smile, she looked like a carbon copy of her father. Misty wished she could tell Ash, but knew he would be furious. She didn't want to lose Ashley.
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It was Christmas Eve. Jean Pierre had planned a wonderful dinner and had a surprise for Misty. She wondered what it could be.
Jean Pierre led Misty toward the den, where the two had some privacy. Jean Pierre looked into her eyes and kissed her gently.
"Cherie, I love you. I want us to be together forever. Will you do me the honor of marrying me?" He asked softly.
Misty gasped. Jean Pierre knelt down on one knee and opened a velvet box containing a diamond ring.
"Oh Jean Pierre!" Misty cried. She looked at him, then at the ring. At that moment she knew she could never marry him.
"I am sorry Jean Pierre. My heart belongs to someone else. It's not fair to you." Misty said.
Jean Pierre was surprised. "Cherie? What is going on?"
"You see, as much as I love and care for you, it is not fair to love you, when I love someone else more. You see my heart belongs to one person, and that is Ashley's father. I am sorry."
Jean Pierre looked at her a moment, and then nodded. "I figured Cherie. You must understand I am not angry and I wish you all the happiness in the world." And with that he kissed her on the cheek and left. Misty cried and cried. 'Oh Ash you don't know how much you mean to me! How could you?'
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Back at Pallet, the Ketchum household had a quiet evening. Father and son celebrated quietly. Ash's mother Delia came to visit and was happy to see her grandson as well. But she knew something was bothering her own son. Eric had gone to the kitchen to get some Christmas cookies. This gave Delia a chance to talk to her son.
"Ash is something the matter?" She asked.
"Oh nothing mom," Ash assured her with a smile.
"I know when something is bothering you."
"Oh mom! You're right! Something is bothering me! I have fallen in love, and now I've lost her!" Ash cried. Delia didn't like seeing her son so heartbroken.
"Oh dear," she sighed. Eric stood outside the door listening.
"I miss her mom. She is my heart, my soul. And I lost her."
"Ash I can't believe you! You have never lost anything! Not even in a Pokemon battle! You have not lost this battle. When you were a child you were determined to be a Pokemon Master. You battled hard, and didn't give up and you won! You became a Pokemon Master, as you wished. You must battle for the one you love. Love is hard battle, but in the end, if you don't give up, you will win!"
Ash nodded. "You're right mom. But how can I tell her? She sent me a letter, saying she never wanted to be with me ever again."
"Dad!" Eric cried as he ran into the room.
"Eric!"
"Dad, the letter was a fake, probably sent by May to ruin your relationship with Misty. In the letter, May spelled Misty's name wrong. It definitely wasn't from Misty. I'm sure of it!"
"Eric, are you sure?" Ash asked.
"Yes dad!"
Ash's eyes filled with determination. He was going to win the battle of love!
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ After Jean Pierre left, and her sisters had gone to bed, Misty stayed awake and looked up at the Christmas tree that glowed in the dark. She sighed. 'My life will never be the same,' She thought.
Suddenly, she heard a car door slam. Then another one. Misty peered out the window, and whom should she see, but the one person she could never get out of her mind.
"Ash!" Misty cried as she flung open the door.
"Mist, I don't care who you're with, how you feel. I just want you to know I'll never ever stop loving you. You are my heart and soul."
Misty gasped than looked down, and saw Eric beaming at her.
"Ash. Oh Ash!" She flung herself into his arms.
After a few minutes holding each other, Misty pulled away.
"But what about that letter. And May?"
"All of it was fake, Misty!" Eric said.
"What?"
"Yup that wench," Eric cringed when he saw his father look at him sternly. "Sorry, that woman tried to get you two to break up, by sending you each a letter. But she spelled your name wrong. It was all so obvious!" Eric explained.
"Did anyone ever tell you, you are the smartest kid around?" Misty asked embracing him. "I missed you."
"I missed you too. You're the only one right for my dad. And right for me." Eric whispered. Misty began to cry.
"We can be one happy family!" Eric suggested.
"But what about you're new interest, Mist? And daughter?" Ash asked.
Misty cried. Ash was confused. He stepped toward her, but saw she was smiling.
"Oh Ash! Jean Pierre and I never hit it off. You're the only one for me, and we both knew that. And for my daughter, let's just say, she's part of the family. Ash, she's your daughter. After we broke up, I found out I was pregnant, but I didn't know how to tell you. I'm so sorry!" Misty cried.
"Oh Mist," Ash said, embracing her. They entered the house. Misty cried on Ash's shoulder for a few more minutes. Suddenly, their daughter began to cry. Misty quickly got up with Ash and Eric at her heels.
"Oh Ashley," Misty whispered.
"Ashley?" Ash asked grinning. Misty smiled back.
"Is this my sister?" Eric asked.
"Yes sweetheart, she is," Misty answered.
"So that would make you my mom?" Eric asked, looking at Ashley, then back at Misty. Misty didn't answer, for Ash jumped in.
"Yes, that would make her your mom that is if she married me?" Ash asked looking at Misty.
"Are you asking me?" Misty asked, slyly. She put Ashley back into her crib, as Ash knelt down.
"Yes, I am. I love you Misty. I always will. Will you be my wife?"
"Oh Ash, of course!" Misty cried.
Ash grabbed her and they kissed passionately.
"Get a room!" Eric said quietly as he stared at his new baby sister. Misty and Ash burst out laughing.
"Maybe we should?" Ash suggested. Misty blushed and answered him with a kiss.
~THE END~
OMG! I FINISHED! I feel so proud, and yet sad that it's done. What did you think? Do you guys want a sequel? Email or review and tell me what you thought! This is Kasumi Yawa saying goodnight. *Cries* Goodnight. IM SO PROUD! WAAA!