Hello everyone! Thanks to everyone who reviewed! I'm sorry to all those who were disappointed in my ending but I originally intended to make it romantic and have Ash bust down the door, blow up the house and save Misty from the burning rubble, carrying her out bridal style, but then I thought it was too cliché. Oh well here's the epilogue for all those who, despite the stupid ending, are still reading this.

Disclaimer- I don't own Pokemon I'm just borrowing the characters.

It was December. Christmas Eve to be exact and Christmas had burst in like a balloon. Snow fell gently to the ground as I walked along the empty street that fine evening. It had been five months since 'the incident' as I called it. A lot of things had changed that was sure. Melody moved to Cerulean City and when I gave up my post as gym leader she gladly took it over. Ash and I were officially a couple now. He loved me and I loved him just as much. However despite all that love, I was alone this Christmas. Ash had to go tend to some business as Pokemon Master and Melody had to go to the Gym Leaders' Convention and I hadn't heard from my sisters and step mom sincefive months prior, not that they would care to call or visit.

I sighed as I as I walked down the snow covered street. I was accustomed to being alone for Christmas so why was I now feeling depressed because of it? 'Ash' I thought. Yes that's right, I was never alone since Ash came into my life. I looked up from the ground only to see a happy couple walking toward me. I pictured the guy as Ash and me as the girl in his arms. I mentally scolded myself. 'I shouldn't be thinking that! Ash isn't here!' I thought 'Yeah, it's his fault you're alone!' 'No, he has a very good reason for leaving!'

I continued arguing with myself when I found myself at my doorstep. I searched for my keys and put them in the lock. However, to my surprise, the door was unlocked. I was sure I locked it when left. I rushed inside slamming the door behind me and went into all the rooms relieved to find nothing was missing or messed up. I reached the entrance to the living room and dropped all the bags I had in my hands at the sight of the person on the couch.

They stood up and faced me, "So how are things?" they asked

"Good, but..... what are you doing here Melody?" I asked. (Some of you thought or at least hoped it was Ash right? Well that would be too cliché, but so is this, ne?)

She smiled happily at me, "Well the convention finished early and I figured that you wouldn't want to spend Christmas alone so I came back!"

I was so happy I could have cried but I didn't. I ran up to her and hugged her. "Thank you, thank you, thank you!" I screamed.

"Uh….okay Mist, I'm dying here…"

"Oh, sorry!" I said and immediately pulled away.

"Well how bout we celebrate my coming home early by going out to dinner! I already called and invited Duplica to come with us. So let's go! We're meeting her at 'Chelsea's'(a seafood restaurant)" Melody said while walking toward the door.

"Okay let me just get my jacket!" I called to her. I retrieved my jacket from the bags on the floor and we headed off to the restaurant. As was said, Duplica was waiting outside for us. We walked in, got a table and ordered our meal. Throughout the dinner we talked about random topics such as family, friends and Duplica and Todd. There was no tension and a freedom I had almost forgotten when Rosewas in charge of my life. When the dinner was over, we offered to give Duplica a lift home, since she had gotten dropped by Todd, only to find out that she was staying at the Ketchum residence to keep Mrs. Ketchum company while Ash was away.

I had been to Ash's house many times before so I knew the route by heart. Turn left here, take a right here etc. Soon enough we were in front of the quaint little house in which lived Ash and his mother. I got out of the car, quickly followed by Duplica and Melody. We got to the door and Duplica invited us inside.

I walked into the cozy hall and took off my jacket. I hung it up and followed Duplica and Melody to the living room. I was surprised to see the lights off however it was probably very late right now. I checked my watch (it has a light) and my suspicions were true, it was 11:53 (pm) 'Wow' I thought 'I'll probably just spend the night here' I could spend the night. I had spent so much time at the house that I had my own room with half of my clothes as well.

Duplica walked to the far side of the room where the light switch was and as she turned on the lights, I saw Mrs. Ketchum and Todd behind the couch with Ash sitting in between them. "Ash?" I asked trying to determine if he was real due to his sudden appearance.

"In the flesh." He answered with a smirk. I was shocked to say the least but had I known what was coming next I would have saved my shock. He stood up and walked toward the doorway where I stood. He knelt down on one knee. I stood routed in my spot lost for words and thoughts. "Misty, I knew from the moment I saw you, I loved you. Of course it took a while to register since youfell on top of me," he joked, "I loved the way you laughed, talked, I loved your quirkiness and basically everything about you. That night when I met you, was like out of a fairytale. I had to pinch myself several times to make sure I wasn't dreaming. I'm not one to believe in love at first sight but you changed my entire outlook on that. You changed my outlook on a lot of things actually. Well Iguess what I want to say is; I love you and you mean the world to me, and I know you've had to put up with my frequent absences but that's one of the things I love about you. Being able to come back home after a long meeting or training or even grocery shopping, and see your smiling face welcoming me back. I'll get straight to the point; Misty Waterflower, will you marry me?" As he finished, the clock chimed signaling midnight.

I looked at his face. He wasn't joking. He looked hopeful sort of, with an underlying doubt that I wouldn't accept. But how couldn't I? He was the best. He was kind and sweet and caring. I loved him! "Yes…" I muttered trying to hide sobs from my happiness.

"What was that?" He asked.

"Yes…" I said a bit louder.

"I can't hear you Mist." He said teasingly.

"Yes!" I shouted, "Yes I will marry you Ash Ketchum!"

He stood up and kissed me. He hugged me tighter and spun me around. He glanced up and kissed me again. I was a little surprised by the second kiss and as if reading my mind he pointed upward. I looked to where he pointed and saw mistletoe. I kissed him again and was truly happy for the first time in a long time.

THE END

There you go. Sorry for the long wait. I at least hope this was a little fluffy and to your liking for an epilogue although that little speech Ash did was rather cliche. I might write a sequel if you guys want me to. But if you've had all you can handle with this story then tell me okay? Well review please!