Disclaimer: I only own the horses, grooms, Danny, and Amber. Yadda, yadda, yadda. Nothing you haven't heard before.

So, what did you think of the last chapter? I certainly liked writing it. I know how you guys feel about the two people, who in this case are Danny and Ash, who are really nice and Misty has to choose. Well, I'll just have to fix that, wont we? *Grins evilly* Any suggestions can be put in the review. Thankies!

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"Hi, Misty." Someone tapped Misty on the shoulder.

Misty smiled. "Danny."

"So, what happened? Why isn't Ash in his room?" Bad thing to say.

"Oh, Danny." Misty choked out. "He was ok...I was asleep...ER..." Misty trailed off.

"Oh." They were silent for a few moments. "Well, how about we go to dinner, like, as a date?"

Misty glared at him. How could he just go out to dinner while she was at a hospital?

"I'm going to get home and get cleaned up, and exercise Clover and Starlight." Misty brushed passed him.

"I can come help...if you want." Danny offered.

"No, I just want to be alone." Misty called over her shoulder.

Misty stepped outside. The cool November wind chilled her right to the bone.

She decided to take a walk. As she walked, she took in all the familiar surroundings.

The ice cream parlor, where everyone knew her. (Figures)

Her favorite clothes shop.

A little chain mall she often used to go to.

Some restaurants.

The pretty park.

Everything was so familiar, but seemed so far away. Misty felt as if her life was falling apart. Misty sat down on a bench and sobbed her heart out.

"Whaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaat's up, little lady?" A man shouted in her ear. Misty practically jumped out of her skin.

"N-nothing." She forced a smile.

"Oh, it ain't nothing. I've see lot-o people in my days. Let's see..." the man looked deep in her eyes. "Your best friend deceives you, you see someone else, you learn something new, and now your caught between your best friend and your so-called boyfriend and don't know what to do because your best friend is in the hospital." He said it in a tone that meant it was a statement and not a question. If that wasn't the truth, or at least close to it, then what was?

"H-how did you know that?" She quavered.

"Practice. Can I have a quarter for doing that?" Misty glared at him, flipped him a quarter, and ran off before he could catch her. People could be so heartless!

A little over an hour later, Misty had sorted things out. She decided to take Starlight and Clover for a trail ride, but she needed one more person... She thought about it, and finally decided to take Violet.

Later, when Misty asked Violet if she wanted to go, her response was....uh.....happy. (Lol.)

"So, like, little sister, how do you like your new boyfriend?" Violet asked, about 15 minutes into the ride.

Misty didn't answer; she only had a faraway look in her eyes. Soon, they reached a clearing, and Violet spotted a friend.

"Look, Misty, I'm, like, going to go talk to my friend, ok? I'll be back in a while." Violet steered Clover over to her friend. Misty heavily sighed.

Suddenly, a black book with a sparkly Pikachu on the cover caught Misty's eye. She dismounted Starlight and tied her to a tree. She ran over to where the book lay, and opened it to the first page.

Dear Pikachu, September 24

My mom had a heart attack tonight. Professor Oak suggested that I keep a journal to write down my thoughts and feelings.

Misty stopped reading. This was Ash's journal? But why was it here in the meadow? She thought for a second. Oh, he must have dropped it when he followed Danny and her that one night. She continued.

She looks so helpless, Pikachu. I mean, in a few nights I may not even have a mom. Oh, she's stirring. I'll write a little later.

Pikachu, September 24

I gave Misty a Seel tonight. I think she was very happy. She tried to cheer me up a bit, but how can you cheer up when your only family is in the hospital? Anyways, she said one word to me before she went in. Faith. I don't think I'm going to find out what it means until later. I mean, I know what it means, but not what it means. Does that make sense? Oh well, I better turn in. I want to get to the hospital early tomorrow. I'll update soon!

Ash

Hey buddy! September 25

Misty brought a friend home with her tonight. No, it wasn't a dog, even though that's what I make it sound like. It's a girl named Amber. She's really nice. When I caught my first glimpse of her, I was in my boxers. Misty shooed me back up stairs to change. She ate over, and told us about a beach party coming up this Saturday. I think I might ask Misty, though I don't think she'd want to come with me. Later, I found out that my mom will probably get to come home on Friday! Yes!!!!!!!! But later, I found out from Misty that Brock and Suzie are no longer an 'item'. Apparently, he was acting all cool for some other girls and telling lies. I wonder what gotten into him?

Ash

Chu, September 29

It was all a mistake. One horrible, lumpy, discouraging mistake. I never should have asked Amber to the dance. The more I talked to Amber the other day, the more I liked her. And when I told Misty, she told me she liked me! SHE LIKED ME! Now I don't know what to do. Now Misty has no one to go with, and Amber will hate me if I stand her up. I have known Misty longer but, maybe, just maybe.....naw. I would never work.

Ash

Pikachu, September 30

The beach party was........fun. I would have a better time if Misty wasn't mad at me. Amber was super nice. I also saw Misty with some other guy during lunch. Well, I can't blame her. Anyway, she won a Pokemon battle thing. I lost against her. I feel like I'm losing her. I feel like something bad will happen any day now. Like we'll really lose each other.

Ash

Pikachu,

Misty left today. She's gone. Never coming back. I can't really talk (or

write) about it right now. Ash

Pikachu,

Today I saw Danny and Misty at a horse auction at the fair. On the night of the beach party, Misty was dancing with Danny, too. I found out him name because Misty kept saying it over and over again. I just wish she would come back and at least be my friend. Ash

Pikachu,

After the horse auction, Misty and Danny made plans to go for a midnight ride. I was in the bushes with my new Ponyta. So I followed them there later, and caught them kissing-- almost. I yelled her name and Misty jerked her head up. I don't think I can forgive Misty for a while. I don't think I'll write in you for a while. I'm sorry--- I'll do it when I'm ready.

Ash

Misty brushed away a tear. So this is what Ash thought. She took the journal, and mounted up Starlight. Then she galloped straight home.

Danny met her when she arrived back at her stable. "Hi, sweetie!" Danny chirped.

Sweetie? Misty thought. She needed to get one thing straight. She WAS NOT his girlfriend!

"Mist, I wanted to ask you something." He said. Misty nodded as she started to rub down Starlight. "Well, I just wanted to ask if you'd...well...if you'd consider...you know..." He trailed off.

"No, I don't know." Misty sighed. She was tired of everyone thinking she could read minds. Misty got out Starlight's currycomb and stared brushing her.

"Uhh...would you be my girlfriend?" He asked quickly. That question took Misty by surprise...so much for the not girlfriend.

"Um, no, I'm sorry. I can't." Now it was Danny's turn to be surprised.

"W-why?" He stammered.

"Because. Can't you just take no for an answer? I have plenty on my mind, and I DO NOT need a boyfriend at this point!" Misty was about to explode. Danny couldn't go out with every person he happened to meet--- even if it was a girl for once. Misty chuckled at the thought, knowing it wasn't true.

"Fine then." Danny turned around. He glared at her one last time. "You'll be sorry!" He yelled over his shoulder.

I'll be sorry? For what? Not doing what he wanted? That's just sad, and I'm not going to sink down to his level. Misty thought to herself. Violet came back just then, and started taking care of Clover.

When both horses were back in their stalls, Misty and Violet said goodnight and closed the barn door tightly behind them.

Later, as Misty lay down on her bed, she tried to figure out what Danny meant when her said that she would be sorry. This wasn't the Danny she met. This new Danny was mean and hateful if something didn't go his way. She sighed.

The next morning, Misty woke up to the phone ringing. She picked it up.

"Go look in your stable." Said a disguised voice. Panic swept over Misty. She didn't know the voice, and she didn't have caller ID, so that was no help.

Misty grabbed her bathrobe, flew down the stairs, flew across the yard, and flew into the stables. Clover was there, but where was Starlight?

"Starlight? Starlight? Oh, Clover, where is Starlight?" Misty had a feeling whoever took Starlight really hated her. That only narrowed it down to one person...

Misty flew back into the house. She threw on jeans and a sweater, and flew back outside. (Tehe, I like flying.) She tacked up Clover quickly, and galloped to Danny's house as fast as Clover could go. As soon as Danny was in sight, she tied Clover to a tree and marched up to him.

"Who the heck do you think you are, taking my precious horse? Only a low life pond scum would do something like that!" Misty scolded him. Danny had a surprised look on his face.

"What do you mean?" He sounded every bit as surprised as Misty was. Now it was Misty's turn to be surprised.

Misty's expression softened, just a little. "You mean, you didn't take Starlight?"

"Misty, I'm kind of drawing a blank here." Misty filled Danny in. "Well, what are you waiting for? Let's go back to the stable and look for clues!"

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After 15 minutes of searching, Misty finally found a clue. It was a note that said:

I'm the one, you skilled horse thief

I'll leave you clues of amazing feats

Some stumpers here

Some stumpers there

Is where you'll find your precious mare

Misty was very confused. Whoever this so-called horse thief was, he wasn't very good at writing poems. That didn't matter.

"I'm going to visit Ash at the hospital. Bye." Misty ran off in the direction of the hospital. Danny shut the barn door tightly behind him.

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As Misty sat down in a chair, she thought about two things. First, she thought, Who do I like more, Ash or Danny? Well, that's easy, kind of. Danny is just a friend who...I happened to almost kiss. In a way, I'm kind of glad I didn't. Ash, well... I've known Ash my entire life...ok, ok, for four years. I guess that saying is true: You never know what you have until it's gone.

The next thing she thought of was who took Starlight. While she was pondering over that, a familiar and favorite song of Misty's came on the radio.

There's a song that's inside of my soul.


It's the one that I've tried to write over, and over again.


I'm awake in the infinite cold.


But you sing to me over, and over, and over again.

So I lay my head back down.


And I lift my hands and pray.


To be only yours I pray.


To be only yours.


I know now, you're my only hope.

Sing to me the song of the stars.


Of your galaxy dancing and laughing, and laughing again.


When it feels like my dreams are so far.


Sing to me of the plans that you have for me over again.

So I lay my head back down.


And I lift my hands and pray.


To be only yours I pray.


To be only yours.


I know now, you're my only hope.

I give you my destiny.


I'm givin' you all of me.


I want your symphony, singing in all that I am.

At the top of my lungs, I'm givin' it back.


So I lay my head back down.


And I lift my hands and pray.


To be only yours I pray.


To be only yours I pray.


To be only yours


I know now, you're my only hope.

Hmm

Mmmm

Ooooo

That song defined her life right now in a weird sort of way. It was a beautiful song though. She really needed to decide what to do, when suddenly, something happen that would change her life forever.

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Hehe! Cliffie! Unfortunately, I'm moving on Halloween, so you won't get the chapter right away...unless your lucky. I hate waiting so long, but I have to have a certain amount of reviews in order to put up my next chapter, and you wont know how many that is so you're just going to have to review. Every review counts. Till next chapter! And, I'm sorry for the grammar and spelling mistakes. I didn't want to fix all of them.

~StarPikachu