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AN: Still a very sad tale. That is all. Its gona get better eventually, I promise. Keep reading.

Chapter2 – Setting Forth

Later that afternoon, Officer Jenny came to the Ketchum residence bearing bad news.

"Delia, I'm sorry to report that we couldn't find the guy who's responsible.

"I'm sure you did all you could Jen. It's greatly appreciated. Ash is leaving in the evening to return Misty's Pokémon to her sisters."

Officer Jenny looked over at Ash on the couch. His eyes were unfocused and took no notice of Jenny's presence. She spoke quietly to Delia trying no to be over heard.

"Will he be alright?"

"I don't know. Misty had a big impact on his life. They may not have said it, but they knew they loved each other deeply. And now, a part of him is missing."

Delia paused for a moment, deep in thought, and then resumed speaking, her voice cracking with emotion.

"How would it feel, to know that your sole companion and joy, is lost? To know, that you'll never feel her warm touch again? To know, that the pain won't go away? To feel alone?"

Misty looked down at Ash as he left the house, carrying a red bag in his hands.

"Please, let me go down to him."

"I'm sorry but you can't. Not yet."

"But I love him! He needs me! ... I need him."

"I know. But you'll have to wait, it's not time. Come Misty, we must go."

The light surrounding them intensified and Misty and her mother disappeared into the heavens.

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