DEDICATION: This much awaited chapter goes to Ashachu , who's constant nagging hurried this to be done. READ HER STORY (if she has any up yet)

AND NOW TO THIS MUCH AWAITED CHAPTER!!!

"Hurry!" Misty cried running as fast as she could. "Ash might be in trouble!"

"Don't worry," Officer Jenny panted behind Misty. "Everything will be fine."

Misty frowned and didn't answer. In her mind she could see so many horrible things being done to Ash at the hands of Neilson. All of the thoughts sent cold chills down Misty's spine, causing her to push herself with all her energy.

"It's just down this street," Misty said taking a sharp turn. "The alley should be..."

Misty stopped in surprise. Standing out on the sidewalk was Ash. Blood was on his splashed on his clothes and slowly dripping off his face. One of his eyes had a nice dark bruise circling it and and Ash's lips were clearly ripped open. He walked, with a slight limp, and hugged Misty tightly as she practicly tackled him. Two officers ran into the alley while the two hugged.

"Ash, are you okay?" Misty asked worriedly wiping his face with part of her shirt.

"Yeah. For the most part its not my blood. A few bruises and cuts, but I'm fine," Ash said. "Ummm.... Misty, you may want to get off of me so this blood doesnt stain your clothes to."

"I don't care," Misty said retightening her grip on Ash. "I'm just so glad your all right."

Ash smiled and sighed into Misty's hair. Officer Jenny smiled at the heart warming scene and stayed back for a little bit. After a few minutes she walked over hesitantly. She didn't want to interupt the cute scene, but she knew she had to.

"Ash? Did Neilson escape?"

"No. He's in the alley still."

Officer Jenny sighed in relief. She then tousled his hair causing both Misty and Ash to giggle. Ash and Misty broke the hug, but continued looking at each other in relief. Nobody said anything, but each knew how the other felt at the moment. Just then a cop hesitantly walked over to Ash. Shock and confusion clearly was on his face.

"Whats the matter Ken?" Officer Jenny asked concerned.

"Mr. Ketchum," Officer Ken said confused. "Where are this mans testicles?"

Misty's and Officer Jenny's eyes widened and both looked at Ash. He smiled a little nervously but didn't say anything. A second later the other officer came out.

"Found them! They were in Neilson's mouth...."

Everyone exchanged looks again and looked at Ash. He didn't say anything again, but shook his head with a chuckle. Officer Ken went back into the alley, leaving Jenny and Misty with Ash again.

"I know I shouldn't be saying this," Officer Jenny said with a chuckle. "But that was a slick idea."

"Thanks," Ash said blushing. "I... umm.... yeah."

Just then the two officers came out dragging Neilson with them. If Ash looked bad, Neilson looked like he'd been through hell. Blood covered his face and clothes. Alot of blood. One of his eyes was swelled shut and part of his hair was missing. Neilson's clothes was in tatters. While they loaded him into a cop car, the other cop walked over.

"Mr. Ketchum. Your under arrest for assault and battery and attempted murder."

"What?!" Misty and Officer Jenny screamed.

"Jenny, I dont like it either but he almost killed that man. Its the law. We have to arrest him, even if he help arrest this sicko."

Misty looked to Officer Jenny. "Isn't there anything you can do to help?"

Officer Jenny nodded and smiled. "George, the kid is innocent. Its clear what happened here."

"It is?" the cop asked.

"It is?" Ash echoed.

"Of course," Officer Jenny said with a nod. "A wild Pokemon, perhaps a Scyther, assaulted Neilson while he was trying to molest theese kids. Misty escaped but Ash couldn't because of his injuries from Neilson."

The officer smiled with a shake of his head and ran to his partner to 'explain' what happened. Officer Jenny turned with a small hidden smile and lightly grabbed Ash's shoulder.

"You gotta get to a hospital Ash. Then later we gotta get a testamony from both of you. Will that be a problem?"

"No."

Officer Jenny and left with the other officers. A little while later an ambulance came in and loaded Ash in, with Misty riding along, tightly holding onto Ash's hand. Ash sighed in relief and closed his eyes. When he reopened them, he was no longer in the ambulance. Ash floated through space, surrounded by a twirling mist, darkness and stars. Ash looked down at himself and saw that he was no longer in color. Now Ash was a plae grey and translucent. Ash looked around and saw a little girl standing a few feet away.

She was only about three feet tall and hard dark black hair. Her skin was white with just the slightest traces of having what could be a tan. The childs eyes were a bright shining emerald green, and also seemed to have a deeper intelligence then anyone her age. The only thing odd about her was her clothes. It was a long withe robe, laced with a shining line of gold around the edges.

"I was expecting your mother," Ash said. "You're dead."

The little girl nodded. "Yes this is true. I'm assuming you know who I am?"

"Yeah. Sabrina's daughter. The one Neilson..."

"That is correct," a voice said from behind. "I am surprised, young Ketchum, that you knew this information."

Ash turned and saw Sabrina walking torward him. She was almost the same as Ash remembered her. Long flowing black hair and bright eyes. The pale skin. But there was a difference. Sabrina no longer had the dark stone look on her face. Her face now shone with life and love, something that took Ash to show her. Sabrina walked and stood next to her daughter.

"I figured it out after seeing the newspaper," Ash admitted looking around. "So where are we?"

"This is the Astral Plane," Sabrina explained. "My daughter, Murona, has been here helping us."

"Not just her," Ash said. It was you who possesed my body in the fight against Neilson."

"No. That was me," Murona said in the same quiet tone. "My mother is not allowed to control others. However, since I am no longer among the living, I do not have to follow such rules. I may at times... borrow... the living"

"Thank you. Without your help, I don't think I would have beaten Neilson."

"That is not correct. You had the potenial of winning. I just showed you the way."

"Regardless, Neilson has been caught," Sabrina said. "My daughters death has been avenged. My thanks is yours again young Ash Ketchum." Suddenly Sabrina's voice cracked with emotion. "Murona.... I...."

Murona smiled slightly and hugged Sabrina tightly. Sabrina returned the hug holding her deceased daughter.

"I know mother. I love you to."

"Then... this is goodbye..." Sabrina said, eyes filling with tears.

"For now mother. As you taught me, goodbyes are never forever."

Sabrina smiles slightly as her eyes spilled the tears silently. She stepped away from her daughter and slowly faded away. Murona watched and wiped her eyes before turning to Ash.

"I just have one question," Ash said. "Why? Why did yoiu warn and help me? Was it revenge?"

"No. It was nothing as trivial as revenge."

"Then why?"

Murona sighed. "Neilson is a monster and had to be stopped. If I had not helped you, he would have gone on and raped and murdered exactly fourteen more girls before getting caught. I could not allow that. Also, my mother had told me about you before my murder. She holds you in high opinion Ash."

Ash blushed. "She does? All I did was give her a Haunter...."

"Silly Ash. You forget, she is a psychic. Since you gave her Haunter, my mother has watched you ever since that day. Though she did not tell me all of your adventures, she did tell me enough to believe in you."

"Oh... well... I.... ummm... thanks."

"It was my pleasure."

Murona then sighed sadly and turned away. Ash looked at her worried.

"I am fine," Murona said sadly. "It's just... it is time for me to go. Yet, I will miss so much. I will never be able to grow. To goto a dance. See my little kitten again. Smell the flowers. Never again. I won't even feel the love of another human. Nor see my mom for the longest of times."

Ash didn't know what to say. Murona's shoulder started jerking as she satrted weeping. Her tears slowly gathered at her chin before falling and floating off into space. Ash hesitantly hugged her. Murona continued weeping for a little longer, then turned to Ash.

"Listen Ash... I may no longer be alive. I will never have the same pleasures you will... but you will. Please listen Ash. Live. Live for both of us. Do you understand?"

"I... I think so."

"It may be hard and it may be embaressing at times, but do it. Live your life to the fullest."

"Yeah. And I know just how to start."

Murona smiled reading his mind. "Yes. That will be an excellent start. But now, it is time for me to go. Goodbye Ash."

Murona turned as a large pearl gate appeared. It slowly opened and she walked to it. At the last second, Murona turned and looked at Ash.

"Live for both of us Ash."