An Ash and Misty Love Story
Wedding and Letting Go
Adelia: ::Looks about the scenery:: It was perfect. We were
out doors in a summer meadow covered with the freshest green grass and flowers.
In near by trees, Pidgeys chirped their songs, A river calmly and peacefully
splashed behind the platform. It was simply a perfect June day for this kind of
event to occur ::Looks around among the chairs around her:: Most of the people I
recognized had already shown up, but everyone knew that there would be more to
come. This was not only a major event for me or the whole town of Pallet but the
entire world of Poke'mon as well. The media wasn't allowed to attend, but I know
they'd be watching and broadcasting from a distance. On top of the platform
stood an eighteen-year-old Poke'mon master, my son Ash. Even though we've been
looking forward to this day for a long time, It's still hard to convince my self
that it already arrived. He wasn't even twenty yet, and it was already time for
me to say good bye to him as he moves on to the next chapter in his life. I felt
so overwhelmed with joy and sadness as I looked at him. He wasn't my little baby
anymore. He's Become a full grown man. ::She walked down the agile until she
arrived at the front row and took the first seat reserved for her. Taking a peek
at the crowd, she saw many familiar faces:: Next to me were Mimey and Professor
Oak, the two closest friends I had with me throughout the years Ash was on his
journey. Brock was atop the platform next to Ash, dressed in his finest for he'd
be the best man today. Brock's Wife Suzie, who was pregnant with their first
child, had perched herself in the seat directly behind me. Behind her was Tracey
and his wife Melody who was pregnant with twins. The bride's sister Daisy was on
the keyboard. The former Team Rocket members Jesse and James were right beside
her with their newborn. Duplica still without a guy, sat next to Gary who was
sitting next to his grandfather, Professor Oak. There were many other people,
but either I've never seen before or simply forgot about them. All were here.
Ash gave me a quick smile as our eyes locked. It was only for a split second,
but we both knew what the other was thinking. I could tell he was nervous and
using eye contact, I assured him that every thing would be alright. Then I
turned my mind on the person who, in a few minutes would become the newest
member of the Ketchum family. I loved her as a daughter, right from the moment
Ash had introduced us. In the past few years, while she lived at our house, she
had been the daughter I never had. She was always kind, courageous, and
self-reliant. I know she will be a wonderful wife for my son; I wouldn't have
let any other girl take her place. Her heart will always be loyal to Ash,
regardless of what happens between them. She's shown me that she cares for both
him and me enough times before. She was perfect, and it didn't even take me a
second to figure out back then she would be today's bride. ::Tears were
beginning to come to her eyes the time drew closer to the beginning of today's
main event:: Pokemon master, Ash Ketchum, my dear son, from the town of Pallet
was to wed. ::She looked back up at the blurry figure of her son:: Through my
tears, noticing all the changes he had developed during these years of
adolescence. He now towered an entire foot above my height. His childish face
had disappeared (even though it was his cutest characteristic); replacing the
face of a young man. He was far more mature both physically and mentally. He no
longer spoke like he did when he was ten and was thinking before acting. I feel
so happy for him, but also very heartbroken. He won't be my precious little
pumpkin anymore. I can't mother him the way I used to now. In just a few
minutes, he'll be on his own. No longer being parented by his dear mother who
had been raising him fir the past eighteen years. I still couldn't believe it
was happening already. My little baby was now a full grown gentlemen, but I
never thought it would be so difficult to convince myself that it was true.
However, I couldn't help myself but to think of the joy that would follow. He
would be a great husband to a wonderful woman; she would be the best wife in the
galaxy. I would be filled with delight when they have their first child, earning
me the proud title as a grandmother. As I age into a Redwood tree, I would watch
and experience life's processes of growth all over again with my grandchildren,
just as I had with my son. Their marriage will never turn out as disastrous as
mine did, and simply knowing that brought a smile to my sobbing face .::As she
grabbed a handkerchief to wipe away her tears:: The Pastor stepped on the
platform. I watched as he shook hands with Ash and Brock and then lean down to
shake the paw of the ring boy Pikachu. Pikachu responded with a small jolt. The
whispered a few words to each other, most likely a "thank you" or
"congratulations!" The he got up on the raised step and nodded to the crew
member at the back of the aisle, signaling that they were ready to begin the
wedding. The crew member walked to the brides tent and reported the news. Daisy
began to play on the keyboard, but it wasn't the old "Here Comes the Bride" I
recognized it as a song the first song they heard after confessing their love.
Guess they were planning on making it their song. Out of the brides tent came
her other two sisters, Lily and Violet. Dressed in their finest gowns while each
carrying a basket of rose petals which the covered the grassy isle as the walked
from the back to their seats in the front. Then heads began turning. A figure in
a long, white gown stepped out of the tent, it was the bride for my son, Misty.
Murmurs began erupting from the people in the back as she started her way down
the aisle. I took a peek back at Ash and smiled when I saw Brock waving a hand
in front of Ash's completely stunned face. Knowing my son all too well, I
especially helped Misty find a gown that would quadruple hid heart rate. ::She
giggled at the expression that had been planted on him:: Looking back at Misty
taking her step alone the path without hesitation, I began to think of how tough
her life had always been for her. The youngest of four sisters, she told me
stories how the three elder siblings always took advantage of her. The called
her the "runt" in the family, the "scrawny" one. She grew up in the hands of her
sisters with no parents and was self taught the ability to look out for herself.
What a courageous girl, and what a great wife she'll be. As the song finished,
Misty stepped up onto the platform and faced Ash. ::She laughs lightly at Ash's
expression:: Brock backed away as the pastor began to speak. At that point, the
tears came back to my eyes, and the thought of having to pass Ash into the hands
of a new woman in command came back. In a sense, this was goodbye. I will never
have another chance to be the full time mother I have been towards my son. The
torch of the Ketchum family would be passed on - - I had the joy of raising a
child and now it was my child's turn. He won't experience the sorrow of a loved
one departing as I did; he and Misty would be by each others sides for the rest
of their lives. The pastor finished his opening statement and turned the
spotlight over to Ash and Misty. I watched and listened to my little baby and my
soon to be daughter-in-law give their vows and I couldn't hold back my
tears that filled my eyes. The style they spoke with, the tender voice that they
used, everything about them was so different from the way it was before. Ash was
so... mature now that's it's difficult to picture him as the proud arrogant son
he was less than ten years ago. As for Misty she had become a young and lovely
woman. And Despite blooming late, she was now, without a doubt far more
beautiful than anyone of her four sisters. Time flew by so fast. It seemed only
yesterday when Ash was rigorously training and battling Pokemon to prepare for
competition with Misty, Brock and Tracey coaching him by his side. Only
yesterday he and his mother were building snowman and having snowball fights in
the backyard, only yesterday when his mother tucked him into bed as he grumbled
and begged for a bedtime story. Yes, it seemed like only yesterday. Now without
a warning, it was my sons wedding day. All the thoughts about letting him go
forced me to control my self from losing everything and bursting into
tears. I knew both of them were watching but I couldn't help myself. Eighteen
wonderful years I had spent with a perfect son. Whoever knew that I'd be so
unprepared to bid him farewell? ::She wiped her tears away just in time to see
the two lock their lips together to unite into one:: People around me were up on
their cheering and rooting, but I stayed seated... ::Smiles weakly:: I quickly
recapped all the major events of their lives leading up to this day, The day Ash
left home to begin his Pokemon journey, the day in Puerta Vista when I first met
Mist, Ash's two journey's through the Indigo League before winning it all the
second time, the day the two told me they were in love, the day they made their
announcement of their engagement, picking out a wedding dress for Misty, and all
the advice I had given them throughout these years had raced through my mind by
the time they broke their kiss. The two stepped off the plat form, Misty turned
her back to the guests and threw the bouquet which landed in Duplica's lap.
Misty and Ash both looked at her and then turned to me and gave me heart warming
smiles which broadcasted the words "thank you" ::Smiles back and lets a lone
tear fall to her knees:: Letting them know it was them that should be thanked.
The house will be theirs now, I had already talked it over with the "Three
Sensational Sisters" and was so fortunate they told me I could move in with them
in their gym. Tomorrow while my son and daughter are on their honeymoon cruise,
I'll sign the deed over to them. I had a wonderful home in a quiet town to raise
a family and they, without a doubt deserve the same thing. My grandchild or
children should all receive the privilege of growing up in a peaceful
environment, just like my son. It'll be for the very best and I'm positive my
children will understand. We had arrived beside the cars, and the newlyweds had
just finished speaking with every one else. At last it was my turn. ::Walks up
and faces them, trying to fight the tears of joy and sorrow back. Misty and I
put our arms around each other and embraced in a tight hug rocking back and
forth as we did so. I was desperately trying not to soak her elegant white
dress, but my tears could not be contained. We stayed like this until I was able
to
speak::
SCROLL!! DANG IT SCROLL!!!!
Adelia:
::Puts a hand on Misty's cheek:: You've always been my daughter from the day I
met you on Puerta Vista, I knew you'd be the one in this dress today. I've
always been proud of your character as a person. You're very courageous,
intelligent, and determined. I know life will take you a very long way. If it
were up to my to pick Ash a wife, I'd picked no one else but you.
Congratulations!
Misty: ::Gives Adelia another hug:: Thank you... I've
always seen you as a mother and now at last I can call you one.
Adelia:
::Laughs lightly:: Thank you for all the inspiration and bravery you've given
me.
Misty: Ash is soo lucky to have you as a mother like you, and so am
I. Thank you for all you've done for us!
Adelia&Misty: ::We broke our
embrace, smiled one again at each other as she wiped a tear away from my
eye.::
Adelia: ::Then I turned my attention on my son::
Ash:
::Quickly takes his mother in his arms and kisses her on the forehead:: Mom, you
don't need to say anything... I know how much you care; you've shown me it for
eighteen years.
Adelia: ::Ignores his plea:: Ash.. There hasn't been a
more joyous occasion then the day you were born. When your father left me, you
saved me by being there. During the time you were on your quest to being a
Pokemon master, I worried about you everyday... When you had become the league
champion, I was never more proud. On the day you announced your engagement I was
more excited then anyone, but also filled with sorrow.
Ash: ::Tightens
his sold on his mother showing her that he understood her need to let her
feelings come out::
Adelia: I knew that one of these days, I couldn't
call you my baby anymore... I knew that one of these days, the chapter of your
life in which you were raised by your mother would end, and the next chapter of
your life would begin. I knew that one of these days, I'd have to let you go. I
knew that day was today. I thought I was prepared, but I wasn't. ::Tears
started to roll down her cheeks and onto Ash's brand new black tuxedo.:: You've
grown up so fast... ::Wipes the tears away:: Even though we've done so much, it
seems like I never even had the chance to do the things a mother would want to
do with her son. These last eighteen years have felt like a rocket. It's hard to
imagine you standing here as a married young man. I just can't believe it's time
already.
Ash: Mom... I'm sorry about what you just said, but you need to
realize that I won't be going anywhere. No matter what my age is, I'm still your
son. I have been and always will be. You've raised me so well, and now it's my
turn to show you how much I care. You'll always be in me mom, and I'll never
leave you. I'll sill be here to keep you company and take care of you when you
need me.
Adelia: ::Hearing this made her eyes water even more:: I
have raised a wonderful son. Thank you Ash... ::Looks him in the
eyes::
Ash: No... Thank you mom... If you weren't my mother, I don't
know where I would have wound up. ::Lifts his mothers chin up wipes her tears
away::
Adelia: ::Gives him another smile then turns back to Misty::
Welcome to the family, Mrs. Ketchum... ::Brushes the side of her cheek:: Please
take good care of my son. You'll be carrying the family name...
Ash:
::Sarcastically & Joking:: Mom! Don't pressure her!!
Misty: ::Laughs
lightly:: I will... you can count on me... mom.
Adelia: :: I cried
hearing that name from her. I hugged her and Ash once again. I watched as the
climbed in the limousine and sat side by side in each others arms. The door
closed and the limo sped off slowly carrying a "just married sign on it's trunk
with ribbon tied cans rolling along from the back. I kept my eyes on the limo
until it was out of sight, heading towards Pallet Town. I felt so happy for
those two; there was no other couple in the world like them. Letting him go
wasn't easy, but knowing that he had found the one for him that would bring a
bright future carried a smile to my face and peace to my heart.