YUA: One of my fans, Ash and Misty Forever, wants me to write an epilogue.
Well, here's my answer. Of course! Without a doubt! But, I need to finish
the story itself first! So, read on! There's still another mystery!
Oooooooo! ^_~
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It's Always Darkest Before Dawn
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Chapter 11: A Rude Awakening
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Daisy, Lily, Violet, Richie, Brock, Tracey, Jesse, James, Zack, Tom, and Jenkins. Next to Jenkins was his wife, Anastasia. They were all wearing huge grins on their faces, and no doubt, tears were sure to come sooner or later.
"M-My sisters? Brock and the guys? Anastasia? W-What is this?" She knew damn well what it was, but it was all from shock. Daisy walked over and took Misty in her arms.
"Welcome home, sis. You've been gone, like, WAY too long." Violet and Lily nodded in agreement, as did everybody else.
"Good to see you again, Misty." Brock raised his head high.
"It's been so long." Jesse and James waved to her.
"Glad you're back, Mist!" Richie put two fingers in his mouth and whistled.
"Long time no see." Tom's grin grew larger, if possible, and he gave the thumbs up sign.
"We missed you!" Jenkins and Anastasia stood side by side, with Jesse in Anastasia's arms. I forgot something. Misty doesn't know about their baby yet. She was staring at the small child in wonder. So, I took the liberty of introducing her.
"Misty, this is Jesse. She's the newborn of Jenkins and Anastasia." They both grinned as Misty greeted the baby.
"She...She's so beautiful. Did you name her after...?" Misty eyed Jesse, who could only blush as Jenkins nodded with pride.
Brock clapped. Richie whistled. Soon, the whole room was in an uproar. Misty stepped back, astonished at everything that was happening. As soon as she assessed the situation, she stood still and spoke.
"You guys...thanks. This really means a lot to me. To have my family- " She motioned to her sisters, who could only smile.
"-My friends-" She motioned to Brock and everyone else.
"Really, you...you guys..." She swayed as if she being blown away by wind. Her eyelids covered her eyes, once, twice, and on the third time, stayed over her eyes.
"Misty?!" She fell over, but I was there to catch her.
"Oh my God!" Daisy went hysterical.
"Is she ok, Ash? What's the matter? I don't want to-"
"Shh, shh. Daisy, it's alright. She is just a bit sleepy, ok? The doctor said this would happen. You can all stay, but just try and be quiet. I'm going to bring her up to the bedroom." Daisy bit her lower lip, and nodded. I guess she regained her cool composure. After Misty began to fall, I thought I was going to yell out until I realized what was wrong. I turned to the stairs with Misty in my arms. She was smiling in her sleep, and breathing gently. I smiled to myself as I brought her upstairs, and lightly kicked the door open with my foot. I put her on the bed, and pulled up a chair next to her. It's been so long since I saw her in our room. Or asleep in our bed, for that matter.
Wait. What is this I'm feeling? Blood is rushing through my body. My heart is pounding. Adrenaline is pumping through every muscle and fiber of my being. It can't happen again! I won't let it!
"Hey, Ash. Just wanted to see how you were doing." Brock came in and approached Misty. At that exact moment, I rushed Brock, and pinned him against the wall, holding him three feet or more into the air.
"You don't touch her!"
"Whoa, man! Chill out! What's the matter?" A bead of sweat dropped down Brock's face. The adrenaline kept going faster and faster, I didn't know what I was doing. What was I doing?!
"I...I'm sorry. I don't know...what..happened..." I released Brock, who dropped to the ground on his feet, breathing faster than normal.
"I'm s-sorry. I..." With that last word, I couldn't look at him anymore, and left the bedroom. I went down the hall and into the guest bedroom, and sat myself down on the bed. What did I just do? What the hell just happened? I wouldn't hurt Brock. I wouldn't even have any intention of hurting him. So why did I just do that? My thoughts are interrupted as another body sits down next to me, and an arm slips around my shoulders. It's Misty.
"Misty? But, I thought..."
"Brock woke me up and told me. Ash, what's wrong?" She was gently massaging my shoulders as she talked, probably to loosen me up.
"I dunno...what happened."
"You do know. It happened to you. I'm not going to force you to tell me, but please, Ash. If something is bothering you, please tell me."
"Just...just seeing you there...lying motionless... it's bringing back too many memories. I don't want anything to happen to you. I don't want anyone to touch you. I'm afraid."
"Afraid of what?"
"...Myself."
"What do you mean?" Her massaging has really gotten to me, and I'm bearing everything to her. She's gently kneading my shoulders, slowing down the rushing of blood and adrenaline.
"Afraid that I won't be able to protect you anymore. Afraid that I won't see you again. Afraid that I-" I could fell tears coming...
"Shhh. You don't need to be afraid. As long as I you're around, I'm fine. I know I am." Her hands stop kneading my shoulders, and one hand lays on top of my own.
"I don't want to lose you again."
"You won't."
"I'll never leave your side."
"I know." For once, I think we fully understand each other. Nothing is holding back our feelings from reaching one another, and I feel like I can tell her anything. It's more comforting than talking to any of the Joys.
"I love you Misty."
"I love you too, Ash." She embraces me, knowing that I need some kind of assurance. It's kind of like a sixth sense that we couples have. We can sense each other's need, wants, feelings. I know she loves me. I don't need assurance. I will never need proof that she loves me. But I enjoy the hug anyway, letting her warmth fill my body. But then, I realize something: It can't get any better that this.
"Hey Ash!" Tracey was calling from downstairs.
"What is it Tracey?" Misty replied.
"Can you tell Ash to buy-"
Buy? Good God! I almost forgot!
"-Some more toilet paper? You're out in this whole house!" My adrenaline was flowing again. My heart started pounding. I felt like it was going to jump out of my throat. I got up with haste and left for the stairs.
"Wait, Ash! Where are you going?" She follows me to the stairs and I stop right there to explain it to her. I turn around and open my mouth.
"Misty, please. I have to break my promise just this last time. I promise you that I'll come back. I swear."
"Where are you going?!"
"I don't know yet."
"Ash, I'm coming with you."
"No! You can't!"
"Yes, I can."
"I don't want to do this..."
"What?!" I ducked low to the floor, which was quite a challenge, because of the uneven surface the stairs presented, and took her in my arms, lifting her body four feet into the air.
"Ash Ketchum, you let me go right now!"
"Sorry Misty." I carried her to the bedroom, and all she could do was pound me with her fists. It hurt a lot, mind you. Remember, she once beat me in a fight.
"Put me down, dammit!"
"I'm sorry, but this is how it has to be!" I placed her on the bed, and tried to hurry out as fast as I could. She grabbed my shoulder and spun me around.
"Ash Ketchum!"
"Misty Ketchum!"
"What the hell are you doing?!"
"I have to do this! I have to break my promise one last time!"
"What is this all about, Ash?!"
"It's about money! Who was going to pay off Gary?! Who's the benefactor?! Who's behind all of this sorrow?! All of this pain?!? I need to know!" She opened her mouth to say one more thing, but I didn't want to hear it. I turned in haste and went through the doorway. On my way out I closed the door, and held it there tight. I felt her banging on the door, and I thought that it was going to break She was releasing all of her tension, all of her anger towards me on the door. It could break at any second.
"Jesse! James! Get up here!" I needed some help. I heard the busy pitter of footsteps rushing up the stairs.
"What are you doing, Ash?!" James was astonished at my attempt to trap Misty in our own room. I heard even more footsteps coming up, and Daisy, Violet, and Lily stepped over. Daisy raised her hand, and a loud smack was heard as she brought her hand down upon my cheek.
"Ow! What was that for?!"
"Like, we know exactly what you're doing! Now let our sister out, like, right now!"
"I can't! Otherwise, she'll follow me! I need you guys to keep her in here for me! Make sure she doesn't follow me out!" I could see that Misty's sisters understood my plight, but they still had a sibling's instinct to help her. Which feeling overcame which, I have no idea. But they decided to help. Daisy took command.
"Ok, Ash. You can go. We'll go inside and stay with her. Make sure she's ok."
"Thanks." Daisy's hand replaced mine on the doorknob, and she held it tight. I turned to the stairs and went down to the front door. I grabbed my jacket. I grabbed the doorknob to the front door, but Misty's voice rang out through the air.
"Ash! You know what happened last time?!" The chatter of everyone downstairs stopped abruptly. I remember exactly what happened last time.
"You left me alone! Alone! And I was taken by a person that came in through the window! Are you going to leave me alone again? Are you going to leave me alone in our bedroom once more?! Are you going to give that same person another chance to take me away from you?!?" I shouldn't listen. Otherwise, her words would get to me, and I would eventually fall from my emotions that were now raging inside of my head, telling me to stay with Misty. Although, my other side was saying that If I didn't solve this now, then Misty might be taken away again in the future. I went with that side.
"Ash!" Daisy called from upstairs.
"Just go. We've got in under control.
"ASH KETCHUM!!" These were the last words that I heard from Misty before I stepped out into the darkness on the night.
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YUA: So, now you know the other mystery. Bwhahahahahahaha!! DAMN! Too bad my story is almost over...I've been having SO much fun writing this story and reading all of your wonderful reviews. I love ya all! Don't you ever change! Oh, at the end, I have a surprise! Ooooooooo!! ^_~
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It's Always Darkest Before Dawn
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Chapter 11: A Rude Awakening
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Daisy, Lily, Violet, Richie, Brock, Tracey, Jesse, James, Zack, Tom, and Jenkins. Next to Jenkins was his wife, Anastasia. They were all wearing huge grins on their faces, and no doubt, tears were sure to come sooner or later.
"M-My sisters? Brock and the guys? Anastasia? W-What is this?" She knew damn well what it was, but it was all from shock. Daisy walked over and took Misty in her arms.
"Welcome home, sis. You've been gone, like, WAY too long." Violet and Lily nodded in agreement, as did everybody else.
"Good to see you again, Misty." Brock raised his head high.
"It's been so long." Jesse and James waved to her.
"Glad you're back, Mist!" Richie put two fingers in his mouth and whistled.
"Long time no see." Tom's grin grew larger, if possible, and he gave the thumbs up sign.
"We missed you!" Jenkins and Anastasia stood side by side, with Jesse in Anastasia's arms. I forgot something. Misty doesn't know about their baby yet. She was staring at the small child in wonder. So, I took the liberty of introducing her.
"Misty, this is Jesse. She's the newborn of Jenkins and Anastasia." They both grinned as Misty greeted the baby.
"She...She's so beautiful. Did you name her after...?" Misty eyed Jesse, who could only blush as Jenkins nodded with pride.
Brock clapped. Richie whistled. Soon, the whole room was in an uproar. Misty stepped back, astonished at everything that was happening. As soon as she assessed the situation, she stood still and spoke.
"You guys...thanks. This really means a lot to me. To have my family- " She motioned to her sisters, who could only smile.
"-My friends-" She motioned to Brock and everyone else.
"Really, you...you guys..." She swayed as if she being blown away by wind. Her eyelids covered her eyes, once, twice, and on the third time, stayed over her eyes.
"Misty?!" She fell over, but I was there to catch her.
"Oh my God!" Daisy went hysterical.
"Is she ok, Ash? What's the matter? I don't want to-"
"Shh, shh. Daisy, it's alright. She is just a bit sleepy, ok? The doctor said this would happen. You can all stay, but just try and be quiet. I'm going to bring her up to the bedroom." Daisy bit her lower lip, and nodded. I guess she regained her cool composure. After Misty began to fall, I thought I was going to yell out until I realized what was wrong. I turned to the stairs with Misty in my arms. She was smiling in her sleep, and breathing gently. I smiled to myself as I brought her upstairs, and lightly kicked the door open with my foot. I put her on the bed, and pulled up a chair next to her. It's been so long since I saw her in our room. Or asleep in our bed, for that matter.
Wait. What is this I'm feeling? Blood is rushing through my body. My heart is pounding. Adrenaline is pumping through every muscle and fiber of my being. It can't happen again! I won't let it!
"Hey, Ash. Just wanted to see how you were doing." Brock came in and approached Misty. At that exact moment, I rushed Brock, and pinned him against the wall, holding him three feet or more into the air.
"You don't touch her!"
"Whoa, man! Chill out! What's the matter?" A bead of sweat dropped down Brock's face. The adrenaline kept going faster and faster, I didn't know what I was doing. What was I doing?!
"I...I'm sorry. I don't know...what..happened..." I released Brock, who dropped to the ground on his feet, breathing faster than normal.
"I'm s-sorry. I..." With that last word, I couldn't look at him anymore, and left the bedroom. I went down the hall and into the guest bedroom, and sat myself down on the bed. What did I just do? What the hell just happened? I wouldn't hurt Brock. I wouldn't even have any intention of hurting him. So why did I just do that? My thoughts are interrupted as another body sits down next to me, and an arm slips around my shoulders. It's Misty.
"Misty? But, I thought..."
"Brock woke me up and told me. Ash, what's wrong?" She was gently massaging my shoulders as she talked, probably to loosen me up.
"I dunno...what happened."
"You do know. It happened to you. I'm not going to force you to tell me, but please, Ash. If something is bothering you, please tell me."
"Just...just seeing you there...lying motionless... it's bringing back too many memories. I don't want anything to happen to you. I don't want anyone to touch you. I'm afraid."
"Afraid of what?"
"...Myself."
"What do you mean?" Her massaging has really gotten to me, and I'm bearing everything to her. She's gently kneading my shoulders, slowing down the rushing of blood and adrenaline.
"Afraid that I won't be able to protect you anymore. Afraid that I won't see you again. Afraid that I-" I could fell tears coming...
"Shhh. You don't need to be afraid. As long as I you're around, I'm fine. I know I am." Her hands stop kneading my shoulders, and one hand lays on top of my own.
"I don't want to lose you again."
"You won't."
"I'll never leave your side."
"I know." For once, I think we fully understand each other. Nothing is holding back our feelings from reaching one another, and I feel like I can tell her anything. It's more comforting than talking to any of the Joys.
"I love you Misty."
"I love you too, Ash." She embraces me, knowing that I need some kind of assurance. It's kind of like a sixth sense that we couples have. We can sense each other's need, wants, feelings. I know she loves me. I don't need assurance. I will never need proof that she loves me. But I enjoy the hug anyway, letting her warmth fill my body. But then, I realize something: It can't get any better that this.
"Hey Ash!" Tracey was calling from downstairs.
"What is it Tracey?" Misty replied.
"Can you tell Ash to buy-"
Buy? Good God! I almost forgot!
"-Some more toilet paper? You're out in this whole house!" My adrenaline was flowing again. My heart started pounding. I felt like it was going to jump out of my throat. I got up with haste and left for the stairs.
"Wait, Ash! Where are you going?" She follows me to the stairs and I stop right there to explain it to her. I turn around and open my mouth.
"Misty, please. I have to break my promise just this last time. I promise you that I'll come back. I swear."
"Where are you going?!"
"I don't know yet."
"Ash, I'm coming with you."
"No! You can't!"
"Yes, I can."
"I don't want to do this..."
"What?!" I ducked low to the floor, which was quite a challenge, because of the uneven surface the stairs presented, and took her in my arms, lifting her body four feet into the air.
"Ash Ketchum, you let me go right now!"
"Sorry Misty." I carried her to the bedroom, and all she could do was pound me with her fists. It hurt a lot, mind you. Remember, she once beat me in a fight.
"Put me down, dammit!"
"I'm sorry, but this is how it has to be!" I placed her on the bed, and tried to hurry out as fast as I could. She grabbed my shoulder and spun me around.
"Ash Ketchum!"
"Misty Ketchum!"
"What the hell are you doing?!"
"I have to do this! I have to break my promise one last time!"
"What is this all about, Ash?!"
"It's about money! Who was going to pay off Gary?! Who's the benefactor?! Who's behind all of this sorrow?! All of this pain?!? I need to know!" She opened her mouth to say one more thing, but I didn't want to hear it. I turned in haste and went through the doorway. On my way out I closed the door, and held it there tight. I felt her banging on the door, and I thought that it was going to break She was releasing all of her tension, all of her anger towards me on the door. It could break at any second.
"Jesse! James! Get up here!" I needed some help. I heard the busy pitter of footsteps rushing up the stairs.
"What are you doing, Ash?!" James was astonished at my attempt to trap Misty in our own room. I heard even more footsteps coming up, and Daisy, Violet, and Lily stepped over. Daisy raised her hand, and a loud smack was heard as she brought her hand down upon my cheek.
"Ow! What was that for?!"
"Like, we know exactly what you're doing! Now let our sister out, like, right now!"
"I can't! Otherwise, she'll follow me! I need you guys to keep her in here for me! Make sure she doesn't follow me out!" I could see that Misty's sisters understood my plight, but they still had a sibling's instinct to help her. Which feeling overcame which, I have no idea. But they decided to help. Daisy took command.
"Ok, Ash. You can go. We'll go inside and stay with her. Make sure she's ok."
"Thanks." Daisy's hand replaced mine on the doorknob, and she held it tight. I turned to the stairs and went down to the front door. I grabbed my jacket. I grabbed the doorknob to the front door, but Misty's voice rang out through the air.
"Ash! You know what happened last time?!" The chatter of everyone downstairs stopped abruptly. I remember exactly what happened last time.
"You left me alone! Alone! And I was taken by a person that came in through the window! Are you going to leave me alone again? Are you going to leave me alone in our bedroom once more?! Are you going to give that same person another chance to take me away from you?!?" I shouldn't listen. Otherwise, her words would get to me, and I would eventually fall from my emotions that were now raging inside of my head, telling me to stay with Misty. Although, my other side was saying that If I didn't solve this now, then Misty might be taken away again in the future. I went with that side.
"Ash!" Daisy called from upstairs.
"Just go. We've got in under control.
"ASH KETCHUM!!" These were the last words that I heard from Misty before I stepped out into the darkness on the night.
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YUA: So, now you know the other mystery. Bwhahahahahahaha!! DAMN! Too bad my story is almost over...I've been having SO much fun writing this story and reading all of your wonderful reviews. I love ya all! Don't you ever change! Oh, at the end, I have a surprise! Ooooooooo!! ^_~