Ohayoo/Konichiwa/Konbanwa (depends on wut time of day you're reading this!!) Hey what's up?? Oh please reply if you read this 'cuz I would really appreciate it!! Okay (as KP would say) Please and thank you!! (Wut up Wade? LOL sry!! I'm in a Kim mood today!)

Oh I might have forgotten to mention this but, Togepi is no longer with Misty because she had to leave it in the Magical Kingdom in Hoenn. I'm sorry to all you Togepi fans, because I'm one too, but no Togepi in here!! Just in case you were wondering!!

**^Chapter Five~There Arose Such A Clatter~^**



"Wha...really?" Ash asked surprised.

"Why would I lie to you, Ash?" Misty asked as she looked deeply into Ash's eyes.

"I-I,"Ash struggled "don't know."

"Ash, you've never known how much I care for you, and how much I want to be with you," Misty said sternly.

"No, Misty. You've never known how much I care for you, and how much I want to be with you," Ash said as he got closer to Misty.

Misty laughed.

"What's so funny?" Ash said, scared.

"It's just that...all these years we've been scared of admitting it, but in reality, we were feeling the same exact thing as the other," Misty said then laughed again.

"Yeah that is kind of-" Ash started to say, but stopped because Misty had took hold of his hand.

Misty looked into Ash's soft brown eyes, and Ash looked into Misty's aqua-green eyes. Then Misty spoke up to break the silence.

"Funny," Misty said, dazed.

They both leaned in closer, and their lips met. And there, on the Ketchum's couch, Ash and Misty shared their first kiss, with an audience!! There stood Mrs.Ketchum, Brock, and Pikachu (sorry for not mentioning the most cutest Pokémon ever since the beginning of the story!!), watching Ash and Misty share a light kiss on the lips. When they parted, Mrs.Ketchum, Brock, and Pikachu all began to clap. Ash and Misty turned around, both their cheeks red, in embarrassment.

"Looks like none of you are gonna have a blue Christmas-more like a red one!!" (because they blushed deeply! Eww don't think what I think you're thinking!!) Brock laughed.

"Oh honey!! My son's growing up!!" Mrs.Ketchum said and then began to wail. "Ash!!! Please don't get married and move out of the house and-"

"Mom! Mom! Mom! Settle down!! I'm only 16!" Ash yelled over his mom's wailing.

Mrs.Ketchum wiped her eyes and said calmly, "Right, sorry honey! I got carried away!" then she gave a short laugh. That Mrs.Ketchum, she can get pretty out of hand when it comes to her one and only son!

There was an awkward silence for a moment, then Brock spoke up, "Well, dinner's ready! And I say, the only way my cooking could get any better, is if Mrs.Ketchum helped me. And she did, so hope you enjoy it!" Brock said as everyone headed into the kitchen.

The table was set beautifully; a white lace tablecloth, two gold candles in the center of the table, and best of all, a delicious feast awaiting them.

Ash's mouth started to water. They all sat down, gave thanks to God, and dug in!

The Christmas Eve dinner was so delectable! It consisted of ham, corn, mashed potatoes, dinner rolls, and gravy. And of course, ketchup for Pikachu! By the time they were done, their stomachs felt like they were going to burst. But no one could resist Mrs.Ketchum's Famous Apple Pie!! Everyone happily forced down a piece of pie, then decided to call it a night. It was a big day tomorrow-Christmas Day!!

"Uh, Mrs.Ketchum? Where am I going to sleep?" Misty asked after everyone was done eating.

"Well let's see, dear...Brock is sleeping on the couch..." Mrs.Ketchum pondered "Oh! There's an extra bed in Ash's room, is that okay?"

"Oh, okay, that's fine Mrs.Ketchum, thank you," Misty said gratefully. She just wanted a nice bed to sleep in. Ash lead her upstairs to his room and got out an air bed out of his closet and set it out for Misty.

"Thanks, Ash," Misty said tiredly as she got out her toothbrush, hairbrush, and pajamas out of her backpack. She walked out of the bedroom to the bathroom.

Ash quickly got dressed in his PJ's and sighed as he lied down abruptly on his bed. He put his hands behind his head and stared at the ceiling. "She is so amazing, huh Pikachu? I really do love her," Ash said to his little yellow friend.

"Pikachu Pi Pika Pi Pikachu Pika Pika Pikachu Pika!!," (It's about time you two got together, you were driving me nuts!!) Pikachu said, slightly annoyed.

While Misty was in the bathroom, she absentmindedly looked in the mirror and brushed her hair. So much has happened in my life, and what happened today has got to be in the top ten best things that have ever happened Misty thought happily. She finished getting dressed and brushing her teeth and went back to Ash's bedroom. She lightly knocked on the door before going in, then Ash gave a quiet, "Come in," and Misty entered.

"Hey," Ash said tiredly as he turned his head towards Misty.

"Hi," said Misty as she let out a large yawn and got into her bed "Well, goodnight Ash."

" 'Night Mist," Ash said.

Misty turned towards Ash and said, "Goodnight Ash-" she paused and nervously said, "I love you."

"...I-love you too Misty..." Ash said, as he realized it was okay for him to say that now. He then drifted off into a peaceful sleep.

But, like a lot of people, it was impossible for Misty to fall asleep on Christmas Eve. Then on the roof, 'there arose such a clatter'*. Actually, it was just a loud, sudden, BOOM! Misty, who was just drifting off to sleep, sat bolt upright in bed, eyes wide open. "Ash!" She whispered, and when he didn't answer, "Ash! Did you hear that?"



Meanwhile, up on the roof, a trio of thieves went over their scheme again: "So all's we gotta do is go down da chimney and swipe Pikachu!! Ha ha, Santa Claus has the easy job!" said a catlike Pokémon. It leaned against the well put together red sleigh the group had built. It had poorly taped on antlers, obviously to look like a reindeer.

"So which one of us is going to do it, Meowth? Jessie?" said the purple haired teen. He was dressed in a green velvet elf costume, and a matching elf hat, to look like one of Santa's elves.

"What are you talking about, James? We've always stuck together, so we're going down that chimney TOGETHER!!" said Jessie. Jessie was, you guessed it, dressed in a red Santa outfit.

"But Jess-" James complained.

"No buts, we're GOING to go down there, and we're GOING to steal Pikachu!! Come on...." Jessie paused as she saw James take a seat and relax in the sleigh, "NOW!!" she snapped loudly.

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oh no! Will team rocket steal Pikachu....or something more?! Or will they be sent blasting off again? Stick around or i'll cry!

~!~KasumiFlower08~!~

p.s. Sorry I'm not even done with the fic and it Christmas day, well at least you'll be in the Christmas spirit after the holidays!! well cy'az! Mata nee!