I'm glad that I got reviews. Now, I will warn you here and now, that this is THE longest Chapter in my story. If you thought this thing wasn't going to have enough length, then you are wrong!
How long is this one you ask? A personal best of 22.9 Pages on Word!
Yea, I know, LONG!
It is also my first attempt at "Songfic." (Songs in Italics.)
Anyone who can name the songs (who sings it included) will get a free cookie.
Enjoy!
Chapter 5
The next day...
The alarm clock started blaring loudly, which ended up shocking Ash and Misty as they fell off the couch, with Ash ending up on top of Misty. He quickly got off, and turned off the alarm. Pikachu and Pik then woke, yawning in union.
"You feeling better Misty?" Ash asked as he helped Misty off the floor.
"OW! Yeah! You?" Misty asked as she got up.
"Yep." He said with a confident smirk.
It was early in the morning. They had to get up early, for today was the day of May and Drew's wedding. They were soon ready; Ash dressed up in a black and white tux, Misty in a cascade-blue, one piece, and sleeveless dress. Pikachu and Pik were well enough to go, and got dressed up themselves. Pikachu just put on a black bow tie, and Pik wore a pink bow, and the flower bracelet that she loved so much.
They soon took off in Ash's private jet, which was the fastest of all in the world. They had to get there as quickly as possible. They knew they couldn't waste anytime getting there.
Several hours later, they arrived in Petalburg City, home of May Maple, soon to be (insert Drew's last name here.) The place was already set up. It was set up in a vast meadow, with about ten chairs in each row, with a red carpet right down the middle, leading up to the podium, and the alter was covered with red and white roses.
Brock was there also, just back from his honeymoon with Susie. He was hired to be the chef for the wedding.
Soon, May and Drew both arrived, only hours away from the big moment, making sure that they didn't see each other. Misty ran into May's dressing room, as she was hired to help May with her wedding dress.
While waiting for the moment when the bride and groom would be married, there were many people who were having conversations together. Ash soon ran into Jessie, pink haired woman, and James, a blue haired man, of the former Team Rocket.
A few years back, Jessie and James were working with Team Rocket. After being beaten many times, and always failing at a successful capture, they told they're boss, Giovonni, that they quit. Giovonni was furious. The reason why he never fired anyone was because he knew just how easy he or she could ruin the organization. He immediately ordered Jessie and James to be put to death. Jessie and James did escape alive, with all their pokemon in tact and soon found Ash and the gang. They told them what had happened. Ash and the gang were completely shocked. They had no idea that their boss would do something like that if they quit. Jessie and James then told Ash where the secret base was. Ash did defeat Giovonni, and sent him to prison for life, with the possible charge of a death penalty.
Jessie and James were sent to jail, but upon close examination of their file, found that they had never really gotten away with any crimes, and just ended up doing some community service. Their service was soon over, they both got decent jobs, and James asked Jessie to marry him, she said yes. They've been married for a year now.
Jessie and James were hired as cooks for the wedding. Brock didn't like that idea, as he was sure that they would somehow mess up his cooking.
May and Drew had let their pokemon out, when they arrived, and so that they could play with Ash and Misty's pokemon. Pik is now showing off her bracelet to Delcatty and Beautifly.
("Look at what Pikachu got me for my birthday.") She said, showing it to Delcatty and Beautifly, a beautiful butterfly pokemon.
("Wow! I wish I had something like that.") Delcatty said, surprised by the beauty of the bracelet.
("Well, too bad for you. Pikachu said that this was the last one they had in the store.")
("Yea, too bad, it probably wouldn't fit me anyways.")
("Maybe it'll fit on my head?") Beautifly asked, hinting that she wanted to try it on.
Catching the hint, Pik took the flower bracelet off, and put it on top of Beautifly's head.
("Well, what do you think?") Beautifly asked, after it was put on.
("You look great! Now if only a Dustox was next to you, then it'd be perfect!") Pik said, hinting on something she knew.
Beautifly couldn't help but blush at the remark.
It was true. Beautifly has had a crush on Dustox, a moth-like pokemon, for sometime. After Team Rocket was put away for good, she couldn't help but want to at least make friends with Dustox. Soon, Dustox really grew on her, and now, she knew that she was in love with Dustox. She also wanted him to be her mate.
("Are you going to tell him tonight?") Delcatty asked, noticing the blush.
("If Jessie lets Dustox out of his pokeball.") Beautifly answered her.
("Then all we have to do, is ask Jessie to let him out.") Pik said.
("Hey guys, what are all of you talking about?") Meganium, a long-necked green dinosaur pokemon with large flower petals around her neck, asked.
("Oh, nothing.") Beautifly said, trying to hide what was really going on.
("Just about what's going on between Beautifly and Dustox.") Pik finished for her.
Beautifly then glared at Pik.
("Oh yea, you have a crush on Dustox! I know!") Meganium said with laughter in her voice.
("Yea? Well at least I don't have some 'thing' going on with a Sceptile!") Beautifly said.
Meganium couldn't help but blush at the comeback.
When Ash came back from the Houen league, Meganium, being a Bayleef, a long-necked green dinosaur pokemon with leaves around her neck, and a leaf right a the top, at the time, went and jumped on him, giving him a playful tackle greeting that she always did. He then let his new pokemon out, and when she saw Sceptile, a huge gecko-like pokemon with leaves coming out of his arms, and a stem like tail, with leaves on it, came out, she just couldn't believe the handsome creature standing before her. She then knew that somehow, someway, she had to make him hers. She did eventually evolve into a Meganium, when Ash needed her to the most. She even flirted with Sceptile at every chance she got, hoping that showing was enough. Obviously not, as he had grown a bit dense, thanks to being around Ash so much. She had always wanted to tell Sceptile, but she was afraid that he would break her heart.
("But didn't you have a thing going on with Bulbasuar?") Corsola, a coral-like pokemon that's half pink, half-white, asked, hearing their conversation.
("Yea, Bulbasuar was a good friend and all, but I knew that it would never work out between us. He wasn't someone who I wanted to get serious with, unlike how I feel about Sceptile.") Meganium said.
("Tell us what happened to Bulbasuar again!") Delcatty said, wanting to hear the loving tale that she had heard before.
Meganium just let out a sigh, and started the story.
("Not too long after Ash got back from the Houen league, Bulbasuar, a small dinosaur-like pokemon with a bulb on his back, had finally brought peace to Prof. Oak's lab, and all the different pokemon were finally getting along without Bulbasuar's help. They would even pass the lessons Bulbasuar taught them to their children. Bulbasuar could finally do what he wanted. One day, Ash was ordered by his mom to pick up some stuff at the greenhouse up in the mountains. He took me and Bulbasuar to help out and enjoy ourselves over there. I needed a bit of relaxation anyways. When we got over there, Bulbasuar saw that Gloom, a weed like pokemon, that he loved so much. I saw the way that Bulbasuar looked at Gloom, and I just knew I couldn't compete, so I just decided to leave them alone, and let something develop between them. Besides, I was working things out with Sceptile, why would I need Bulbasuar? It would've never worked out. Ash had to get back home by sunset, and at that time, he saw that Bulbasuar didn't want to leave. He saw that Bulbasuar wanted to stay with Gloom for the rest of his life. Ash asked the owner if it was okay if Bulbasuar stayed there. She said it would be alright. Ash and me bid farewell to Bulbasuar, and wished him good luck with Gloom. Ash did comeback at some point, and when he did, he had found some pokemon eggs. Ash easily figured out what was going on, and was proud of Bulbasuar. Ash told me that part, knowing that I wanted to know how my friend was doing, and that was two years ago. In fact, Ash hasn't seen Bulbasuar since.")
("Wow! Do you think those eggs hatched?") Corsola asked, after hearing what happened.
("I bet they did. Who would have guessed it? Bulbasuar, a father.") Meganium said, remembering her friend. ("I'd say he's done pretty well for himself.")
("So, are you going to tell Sceptile how you feel about him?") Pik asked.
("What... what if he doesn't feel the same way about me? It would break my heart if he didn't love me back! Maybe I should just avoid him.")
("What? Is that all that's stopping ya? Sheesh!") Pik said, not believing her ears. ("Don't you know that Misty had the same problem with Ash?")
("Really?")
("Yea, and when she revealed her secret, look at what happened to her! She now has a really great husband, and you wouldn't believe how far they want to take their relationship now!")
Delcatty then said, ("You mean, they want to...")
("Yep! That's what they want to do.") Pik interrupted, knowing what Delcatty was going to say.
("Wow! Well I say go for it Misty!") Delcatty said, impressed.
("Yea, I wouldn't mind having an extra member of the family around the house, though we might need a bigger place to live if that ever happened.")
("So, you really think I should tell him?") Meganium asked, trying to get back on the earlier conversation.
("Hey, with the way he looks at you when you flirt with him, it would just be wrong if you didn't. He wants you. I can tell.") Pik said, trying to convince Meganium.
Meganium then sighs. ("Okay, I'll tell him. During one of the songs.") She said, giving up.
("Well then, good luck to you, Meganium.") Pik said, starting to walk back to the chairs, as it was almost time for the wedding to begin.
("Um, Pik. One last thing.") She said, with a look of embarrassment at what she was about to ask. ("Can I borrow your flower bracelet?")
('What she actually wants to use it? Just trying it on is a different story, but actually use it for an extended period of time? The very present that means so much to me?') Pik started asking herself in thought.
("I know it may not fit me, but if you could just find a way to put it on me, like you did with Beautifly, it would mean alot to me.") She said, in a begging tone. ("Sceptile has a thing for plants, and I know just how much he would like to see me wearing one of those, even if it's only temporary.")
('Well, if it's to help a friend...') Pik then came to a conclusion. ("Okay, you can borrow it.") She said with a smile. ("Just make sure to return it to me when the wedding is over, okay?")
Meganium just smiled and nodded.
("Now,") Pik said, taking the bracelet off Beautifly's head. ("Let's see if we can find a way to fit this on ya.")
After a while, Pik carefully slipped the flower bracelet on top of Meganium's head, and so that it looked like it was a crown instead. ("Well, how do I look?")
("Well, if Sceptile resists you now, you can just knock him out with a Vine Whip!") Pik said, and everyone started laughing.
Meganium laughed at the joke as well.
We now go into May's dressing room, and it is nearly time for the wedding to start. Misty is just helping May with the final touches of her dress.
"You know, it's kinda hard to believe me and Drew would get this far." May said, reflecting on all that has happened up to this moment, while looking at herself in the mirror.
"Why is that?" Misty asked while she was busy tying the back of May's dress.
May chose to wear an old version wedding dress. The very same one her mom, Caroline, a light-skinned colored woman with shoulder-length brown hair, wore for her wedding. Even though it was older than she was, it looked like it was made yesterday.
"Well, when we first met, we were more like mortal enemies. We always fought, and one would hardly think we could ever become at least friends." May said.
"Actually, that's not too surprising." Misty said.
"Really?"
"In fact, me and Ash were like that. Ash and me would fight all the time, but the more I got to know him, the more he ended up meaning to me. In fact, the reason why I started following him around, was because..."
"He destroyed your bike?" May asked, interrupting her.
"No. It was because I kinda felt something about him, beyond what I knew. I originally liked him, because he looked kinda cute, so I wanted to get to know him. I was always acting on instinct when I was in danger, looking for him to protect me. I always longed for those three special words that meant so much too me. He did finally confess, though it was not the scene of where I wanted it to happen."
"Over the edge of a cliff, about to die? Yea, not the scene you want for someone to confess their love."
"Strangest thing is, I didn't have the strength to pull myself up, until he said those three little words that mean so much together. Do you think his love for me is what saved me?"
"I have no doubt in my mind that it was, Misty. Love is the greatest thing you can ever have in your life. It is greater than one can truly imagine."
"Yea, I think you are right. It was love that saved me. In fact, me and Ash love each other so much, we now plan to take it to the next level."
"You mean, you want to..."
"Yep. That's where we plan on going." Misty interrupted, knowing what she was going to ask.
"Wow! Well I say good luck to you then."
Misty was just about done with helping May with the dress, when May started a new conversation.
"Uh, Misty. I called your house yesterday, but when I did, it rang a few times, then went dead. Why is that?" May asked.
'It was her? Well, I might as well tell her.' Misty said in thought at finding out. "Well, you see May, me and Ash weren't feeling well yesterday, so when you called, without me knowing, I just unplugged it, because I didn't want us to be bothered anymore. I'm sorry that I did that." Misty confessed.
"Well, it's okay Misty. I didn't know. What was the problem?"
"I'd rather not talk about it."
"Your fault?"
"Yea."
"Ash forgive you?"
"Yea, he did."
"You're very lucky to have Ash. I'm glad he chose you instead of me."
"Oh? You wanted my Ash at some point?" Misty asked with an annoyed look in her face.
"Yea, I had a crush on him when I met him."
"Really?" Misty asked, as she playfully tightened May's dress.
"Ugh! Misty! I can't breathe!" May said, when Misty made it too tight.
Misty then laughs. "Sorry." She apologized as she loosened it to let May breathe.
May was now completely dressed for her wedding. Along with the white gown, she was also wearing white silk gloves that reached to her wrist, white high heel slippers, an all white flower crown, and a veil that would be placed over her head later. She also had her brown hair undone, and it reached just past her shoulders.
"Well?" May asked, wondering how she looked.
"Just perfect. You're completely ready." Misty said, with a smile on her face.
That's when Delia walked into the room. She had light colored skin, showing a few wrinkles, brown hair, though some of it was gray, and wearing a one-piece slim red dress, with ruby red pearl earrings. She just smiled at them as she saw them.
"Hi mom." Misty said. Delia had always felt like a mom to Misty, and felt it proper to call her that when she married Ash.
"Hi Misty." Delia said, then she turned to May. "May, you look lovely."
"Thank you, Ms. Ketchum." May said.
"Well, it's nearly time." Misty said.
May nodded, and they went out of the room. Caroline was standing just outside, wearing an indigo blue one-piece, sleeveless dress, with pink pearl earrings. She just smiled when she saw her daughter all dressed for her wedding. Right next to Caroline, was Norman, May's father. He was light skinned, and had dark blue hair, cut in a normal look. He was wearing a black and white tux outfit, with a black bow tie. He was starting to shed tears when he saw May. It hurt him to let her go, but he knew he had to, because of how much May loved Drew.
"Dad... it's time." May said, seeing how her father was looking at her, knowing what he was thinking.
Norman just nodded, and led May to where the wedding would be held.
It was now time for the wedding to begin. As May walked down the isle, with her dad right next to her, she could see all of who were standing there. On Drew's side was Ash and Brock, completely dressed in his black and white tux, and on May's side was Misty. Drew was standing there, looking at her as she came up to the podium. He was also wearing a black and white tux, but was wearing a white bow tie. He just smiled at her as he saw her walking down the aisle. Norman let go of her hand as they arrived at the podium, and took his seat, right next to Caroline in the front row.
They soon got to the 'I do's', and gave each other a passionate kiss on the lips. Everyone cheered for them, and Brock, who was no good at weddings, cried like a baby.
After everyone had cheered for them, they walked to a nearby porch where a radio was playing the song they had picked for their first dance as husband and wife.
Everyone was silent as the song started playing, and the new husband and wife swaying slowly to the song.
Looks like we made it
Look how far we've come my baby
We mighta took the long way
We knew we'd get there someday
'Oh! I just love this song! It suits them perfectly!' Misty thought as she heard the lyrics.
'Drew, you have no idea how this song makes me feel. I'm glad you picked it.' May thought, looking at her husband.
They said, 'I bet they'll never make it'
But just look at us holding on
We're still together still going strong
'I too thought they would never get this far.' Ash thought in his mind. 'But maybe that's just the way life works sometimes.'
(you're still the one)
You're still the one I run to
The one that I belong to
You're still the one I want for life
As they continued dancing, the many thoughts of their past entered their minds. From when they first met, to the time Drew first gave May a rose as a hint that he likes her, to the time when they confessed their love.
(you're still the one)
You're still the one that I love
The only one I dream of
You're still the one I kiss good night
'Kiss on the lips, kiss on the cheek, it doesn't matter. Even if you don't kiss me everyday, as long as you show you love me, that's all I need, to know that I made the right choice in the end.' May's thoughts continued in her mind.
Ain't nothin' better
We beat the odds together
I'm glad we didn't listen
Look at what we would be missin'
'Yea, we didn't listen to them, did we?' Drew thought, remembering a time after he became one of the best, and a bunch of were hitting on him, making him very tempted to take one of them out. That's when May came and gave Drew a kiss on the cheek, and showed off her ring to all the girls. Then the girls ran away crying, knowing they lost their chance.
They said, 'I bet they'll never make it'
But just look at us holding on
We're still together still going strong
Many thoughts continued to enter their mind. They could hardly believe what was happening. They had no idea they would be here dancing together as husband and wife.
(you're still the one)
You're still the one I run to
The one that I belong to
You're still the one I want for life
No one believed it at first, not even the matchmaker extraordinare, Brock, when they first met, but now, here they were, loving eachother's embrace as they continued swaying together.
(you're still the one)
You're still the one that I love
The only one I dream of
You're still the one I kiss good night
They could hardly contain what was happening, but they never faltered. The love they shared, that they only thought was just a silly crush at first had developed beyond what they knew, and they loved it so much.
(you're still the one)
You're still the one I run to
The one that I belong to
You're still the one I want for life
(you're still the one)
You're still the one that I love
The only one I dream of
You're still the one I kiss good night
As the song drew to a close, Drew moved in closer to May, and gave her a very passionate kiss on the cheek. May loved the feel of the kiss against her body. She would forever treasure it.
I'm so glad we made it
Look how far we've come my baby
The song ended, and the kiss ended as well. Everyone cheered for them as they broke apart.
With that song over, Norman came up to May, and started dancing with her as a new song started playing. The song chosen for the Father/daughter dance.
There's two things I know for sure.
She was sent here from heaven, and she's daddy's little girl.
As I drop to my knees by her bed at night,
She talks to Jesus, and I close my eyes.
And I thank God for all the joy in my life, but most of all...
Butterfly kisses after bedtime prayer.
Stickin' little white flowers all up in her hair.
"Walk beside the pony daddy, it's my first ride."
"I know the cake looks funny, daddy, but I sure tried."
Oh, with all that I've done wrong, I must have done something right.
To deserve a hug every morning, and butterfly kisses at night.
This song meant alot to Norman. It showed much truth, which is why he picked it. He even remembered the time May tried to help her mom make a cake for his birthday. It ended up as a disaster. Yet it was good to see that his little girl was growing up.
Sweet sixteen today.
She's looking like her momma a little more every day.
One part woman, the other part girl.
To perfume and makeup, from ribbons and curls.
Trying her wings in a great big world. But I remember...
It was true, May did look alot like her Mom, yet there were still several differences that still existed. She looked so pretty that Ash nearly gawked at her, but Misty gave him a death glare, telling him not to get any ideas since he is married to her. Ash just pushed away the thought, and enjoyed the moment.
Butterfly kisses after bedtime prayer.
Stickin' little white flowers all up in her hair.
"You know how much I love you daddy, but if you don't mind,
I'm only going to kiss you on the cheek this time."
With all that I've done wrong, I must have done something right.
To deserve a hug every morning, and butterfly kisses at night.
The truth couldn't be any closer. May loved her dad so much, yet she felt it was best to kiss him on the cheek sometimes. It hurt Norman to let her go, but he knew he had to someday.
All the precise time
Like the wind, the years go by.
Precious butterfly, spread your wings and fly.
It was time to let her go, and even though he wasn't ready, Norman would do so. It was the only way to let her grow even more, and experience the best thing that life has to offer.
She'll change her name today.
She'll make a promise, and I'll give her away.
Standing in the bride room just staring at her.
She asked me what I'm thinking, and I said, "I'm not sure,
I just feel like I'm losing my baby girl."
Then she leaned over... and gave me...
Norman was crying. It hurt him alot to let go. May wiped away his tears, and told him that everything was going to be okay. He just smiled, and enjoyed the last dance he would ever have with his daughter.
Butterfly kisses, with her momma there.
Stickin' little white flowers all up in her hair.
"Walk me down the aisle daddy, it's just about time."
"Does my wedding gown look pretty daddy?" "Daddy don't cry."
With all that I've done wrong, I must have done something right.
To deserve a hug every morning, and butterfly kisses.
I couldn't ask God for more, man, this is what love is.
I know I've gotta let her go, but I'll always remember.
Every hug in the morning, and butterfly kisses...
With the song over, Norman hugged his daughter tightly, not wanting to let go. May hugged him back, it hurt her too to let go, but it had to be done. There was no other way. A father must let go of his daughter to let her grow, and that's what he finally did. He let her go, after giving her a kiss on cheek. He would always have the greatest memories in his life. That's all he needed now.
As the ceremony continued, more songs came up while everyone was congratulating the new husband and wife. Some of the guests paired up during some of the dances, and danced to the songs. Some were too shy though; one of which was Meganium. She was too shy to ask Sceptile, and yet, she wanted to walk up there, and ask him to dance. That's when the most amazing thing to her happened. Sceptile had walked up to her, let out his green hand, and asked her to dance. Meganium was hesitant at first by the offer, but she quickly decided to let out a vine, and accept his offer.
On the other side of the room, Beautifly was also being shy to ask someone to dance. Jessie had let Dustox out of his pokeball, and yet, Beautifly could not go up there and ask him, even though she wanted to. Her shyness was getting the best of her. Then someone appeared in front of her. She looked up, and floating there in front of her was the same moth-like pokemon she loved so much. He let out one of his legs, and asked her to dance. Without a moment's hesitation, she accepted his offer.
At another place, Max was watching a very special girl dance with her father. The light-skinned, blond girl's name was Molly Hale, Max's best friend in the world; actually, she was now his girlfriend.
Max had met Molly not too long after he left the group. He had arrived at the next town, and was waiting for his pokemon to be healed after a tough fight. While he was waiting, a young girl with blonde hair rushed into the center, and needed her pokemon healed. It looked like it had lost a tough battle, but it was going to be okay physically. However, the pokemon's spirit was badly injured. Max, being somewhat curious, wanted to know what happened. Apparently, the poke had lost to it's rival. The trainer had also apparently cheated. Molly had stopped the match at one point, because she knew that any further would be taking it too far. Her opponent, however, took this as an advantage, and caught the poke off guard. Badly beating it like there was no tomorrow. Molly begged the trainer to stop, but it was no use. Molly knew she had to force the match to stop, so she took out her pokeball and returned her pokemon before it was too badly injured. Max felt sorry for Molly and wanted to help. Max was able to help Molly's pokemon defeat her rival, and when the cops had found out what that trainer did, his pokemon license was taken away. Molly didn't know how to thank Max, but thought she would repay it by traveling with him. They soon found out that they had much more in common than they realized. Molly said that she wanted to become a gym leader, and Max said he wanted to be a great trainer. Soon they brought up the subject of their past friends, and Max was surprised to find out that Molly had met Ash, Misty and Brock when she was younger. They had become really good friends.
Soon, Molly fulfilled her dream of becoming a gym leader. However, Max wanted to soon go to the Kanto league and compete. Though after that, he would probably never see Molly again, they had known each other for so long, that it seemed impossible for them to separate for anything. Max looked at the past, and found that the times they shared were beyond friendship. It seemed like it was something more, something deeper. He then took drastic measures, and told Molly how he felt about her, and how much he loved her. Molly was shocked by what Max said, but as she looked to the past, she too saw the bond that was beyond friendship. Apparently, she loved him too, and she admitted it as well.
They have been boyfriend/girlfriend for one and a half years now. Tonight though, Max had something very special in his pocket. A special gift for Molly that if she accepted it, would change both of their lives forever. Molly was now finished dancing with her dad as a new song came up. She walked over to Max, and asked him to dance. He accepted.
The three couples walked to the middle of the porch, and started swaying with one another, as the song began.
I will never find another lover sweeter than you,
Sweeter than you
And I will never find another lover more precious than you
More precious than you
Girl you are close to me you're like my mother,
Close to me you're like my father,
Close to me you're like my sister,
Close to me you're like my brother
You are the only one my everything and for you this song I sing
As the three couples danced to the song, many loving memories of their past went through their heads. All were now scared to tell the other, but courage was slowly building up in them. They would all soon tell the other, and change their lives forever.
And all my life I've prayed for someone like you
And I thank God that I, that I finally found you
All my life I've prayed for someone like you
And I hope that you feel the same way too
Yes, I pray that you do love me too
Beautifly looked up at the moth-like pokemon and stared into his eyes. She loved those yellow speckled eyes. They were almost hypnotic to her. She would soon tell him everything.
I said you're all that I'm thinking of (la, la, la, la, la, la)...baby (la, la, la, la, la, la)
Meganium could hardly believe what was happening to her. She loved this gecko pokemon that was dancing with her more than anything in the world. She knew it would be right to tell him. She started summoning up every bit of courage that was in her, as she was about to tell him.
Said, I promise to never fall in love with a stranger,
You're all I'm thinking of, I praise the Lord above,
For sending me your love, I cherish every hug,
I really love you
During the words, Meganium took a deep breath, working up all the courage, and decided to tell Sceptile everything.
("Sceptile, there's something I need to tell you. Something very important.") Meganium said, ready to tell him everything in her heart.
("You know you can tell me anything. You're my best friend.") Sceptile said, reassuring her.
Meganium worked up the last bit of courage in her. The three little words that she was about to say, would probably change her life forever, or destroy it.
And all my life, (baby, baby,) I've prayed for someone like you,
And I thank God that I, that I finally found you, (that I finally found you,)
All my life I've prayed for someone like you
And I hope that you feel the same way too
Yes, I pray that you do, love me
("I... I love you, Sceptile. I love you more than anything in the world does. You're the love of my life.") Meganium finally admitted. Nearly in tears, as if she was begging Sceptile to feel the same way.
("I love you too, and I already know.") Sceptile said to her, happy to see she finally admitted it.
("You knew? But how...") Meganium was suddenly cut off.
Sceptile shushed her by putting a finger to her mouth. ("I'll tell you later. Just dance for now.")
Meganium accepted his offer, and continued to dance.
You're all that I ever known, when you smile, on my face, all I see is a glow.
You turned my life around, you picked me up when I was down,
You're all that I ever known, when you smile, your face glows,
You picked me up when I was down
Said, You're all that I ever known, when you smile, your face glows,
You picked me up when I was down and I hope that you feel the same way too,
Yes I pray that you do love me too
As the song came to a close, Meganium figured that he just wanted to tell her when they were alone. Thinking that he probably didn't want to embarrass himself in front of everyone. Sceptile was Ash's best poke battlewise, and for her to be with him, it was a dream come true.
All my life, I've prayed for someone like you,
And I thank God that I, that I finally found you
All my life I've prayed for someone like you
Yes, I pray that you do love me too
All my life I've prayed for someone like you
And I thank God that I, that I finally found you
All my life I've prayed for someone like you
Yes, I pray that you do love me too
As the song ended, the three couples walked hand in hand, or at least as hand in hand as they could, as they walked off the porch, and left the area to be alone, as they would tell the other everything.
Max and Molly walked back to one of the tables that was completely empty, and sat down. Max was trembling at what he was about to ask Molly. It would change his life, or destroy it. He then took a deep breath, and decided to ask.
"Molly..." Max began, trying to get Molly's attention.
"Hmm?" Molly asked, paying attention to Max.
"There's something I want to ask you, something very important."
"What is it?"
"Well, you and me have been boyfriend/girlfriend for a while now, right?" Max asked, looking at the past.
"One and a half years to be exact." Molly answered him.
"Well, there's something I want to ask you, something really important." Max said. He then bent down on one knee, pulled a small black box out of his pocket, and opened it to reveal a small ring, that had a diamond on top of it.
Molly gasped, not believing it. She was so scared; a moment in her life that she had been waiting for had come; yet she knew what she was going to say if the question ever raised. She kept quiet, waiting for the question, she knew was coming.
"Molly, will you marry me?" Max asked her.
That was the very question she was waiting for. "Oh, Max." She said all teary-eyed. "Of course I will!" She said hugging him.
May looked over at them while she was being congratulated by some of her friends. May had seen the whole thing, and just smiled, knowing what had happened.
'I knew it all along.' She thought in her mind, being happy for Max. 'I like Molly alot, so it's okay with me. She'll make a fine sister in law.' May had known the relationship for sometime, and was now proud that her brother finally told her. She would be there for his wedding, which was at least one promise she would keep, the other, was to love Molly as a sister.
Meganium and Sceptile walked together to a part of the open field, away from the wedding. Sceptile wanted to be alone, just to say all he wanted to to Meganium. When they were alone, Meganium looked at Sceptile, and decided to ask him the question again.
("So, how did you know I love you already?") Meganium asked Sceptile in a rather sad tone.
("I overheard you at Professor Oak's when I visited once.") Sceptile said, remembering the scene. ("I overheard you talking to Pik, about how you really cared for me, and how you admitted that you felt something that was beyond friendship for me. Pik told you it was love, and when you heard that, you accepted it. I looked at how our friendship was, and soon found it to be beyond a level of friendship that I hardly understood. I guess I developed that from Ash, he can really grow on ya, huh?")
Meganium just let out a chuckle. ("Yea, I love our master for that. Which is why I broke the promise I made to not evolve when he was in such danger. I figured love was more important than a promise that I made to him. Which is why I evolved to save his life. Besides, Misty was going to marry him, and I didn't want her to lose him. They were just perfect for eachother.")
("You want to know why I didn't tell you sooner, right?") Sceptile asked, changing the subject.
("Yea. So why didn't you?") Meganium asked.
("Well, you see, I have the tendency to end up attracting many girl pokemon who I'm compatible with. It's quite a temptation to be with one of them, and I was afraid that you might get so jealous, that you wouldn't accept me. In short, I'm what you might call, 'the ladies man.'")
("What? You thought that just because some girls hit on you, who really don't love you, that I would never want to be with you?") She asked, sounding really surprised.
("Uh, yeah.") He said, blushing of embarrassment.
("Really?") Meganium asked, as she moved in closer to Sceptile, and put her head against his warm body. ("Well, you know what? If any girls try to take my man away, I'll just get rid of them with a nice little Vine Whip!")
("Really?") Sceptile asked, not believing what he was hearing. ("You'd do that for me?")
("Yes! I love you!") Meganium said, and Sceptile hugged her. She tried to return the hug, but because of how her body was, she was unable to. Though she was very happy, and somehow, Sceptile could feel that.
"I knew it." Said a familiar female voice near them.
They both looked at where the voice came from, and saw Ash and Misty looking at them with smile on their faces. Meganium turned her head away from her master, blushing of embarrassment. She knew she would get caught, but she didn't expect she would this soon. She wondered if Ash would accept this. She knew him to be dense on the subject of love, so she was unsure.
"Hey, it's okay Meganium. I'm happy for you." Ash said.
Meganium turned her head towards her master, with a surprised look. She couldn't believe what she was hearing. Ash was happy for her, and he accepted it. She couldn't understand why. Maybe it's because he knows what it's like to be in love is what she thought as the only possible reason.
"Meganium," Ash said, putting his hand on the back of her head. "One of the most important things I want for my pokemon is for them to be happy, and if having Sceptile in your life makes you happy, then that makes me happy. Why do you think I gave up Bulbasuar when I found out he was in love?"
Meganium eyes filled with tears of happiness. Her master truly understood her, and was actually happy for it. She then put her head against her master's body, and rubbed it, begging for a hug. Ash gave her the hug she asked for. She loved her master, and loved the fact that he understood.
They soon broke apart, and walked back hand in hand with the one they loved most. The wedding was now over, and it was time to go home. Suddenly, someone cleared their throat behind them, which made them turn around to see Pik.
("Our little deal?") Pik asked with her arms crossed.
Meganium put her head down in front of Pik, and Pik took the flower bracelet she was wearing on her head. Pik then put it onto her own arm. ("Thank you.") Pik said.
After Meganium got some distance away, Pikachu came up to Pik, after seeing what happened. ("That was a very kind thing you did for Meganium, Pik.")
Pik then turned to her husband, with her head down a bit. ("Yea. Meganium said that she wanted to wear it, because of how he has a thing for plants. She thought it would give her the edge she needed. Knowing how important it was to help a friend, I chose to do that.")
("Actually Pik, she didn't need it all along, just the courage to do it. Sceptile told me at one time that she's the most beautiful thing to him in the entire world. She didn't need anything to make him feel that way.")
("Guess all I did was give her the courage she needed.")
("And she'll be forever grateful for that, Pik.")
Pikachu then decided to change the subject. ("So, you want to do it tonight?")
("I... I just don't feel ready to do it right now, Pikachu. It's a big step. Understand I do love you, but I just don't feel ready yet. We'll do it someday soon, I promise you that.")
("I hope so, Pik. I'll do it with you when you're ready. I don't want to disrespect you like that.")
("You know, Ash and Misty are so brave to go through with such a thing. It's quite a big step. In fact, Misty feels like doing it with him tonight.")
("Really?") Pikachu asked, being impressed. ("Well I hope Misty hints to Ash again like she did a couple of days ago. I also hope they get to do it this time around. Wasn't pretty what happened, huh?")
("No, she was really upset for that.")
("Well, I say good luck to her then. I'd hate to see them be disappointed by such a thing again.")
"Hey you two, hurry it up or we're leaving without you!" Misty called to them, getting their attention.
Hearing Misty, Pikachu and Pik ran to catch up with them, ready for the journey home.
The wedding was over, and everyone was headed home, but two pokemon were missing. Those two were Beautifly and Dustox. They were over at a nearby cliff, looking over the sea at the sun setting in the distance. Beautifly worked up her courage to tell Dustox what she felt about him.
("Dustox, there's something really important I need to tell you.") Beautifly started, working up her courage.
("What is it?") Dustox asked, looking at her.
("I... I love you.") Beautifly confessed.
("What?") Dustox asked, not being sure he heard her right.
("I love you.") She repeated to him again. ("I love you more than anything in the world. You're the love of my life. I hope you understand this.")
("You know what, Beautifly? I love you too. I love you more than life itself.") Dustox confessed to her.
("Well, now that we know, ... would... would you consider... being my... my mate?") Beautifly asked with tears in her eyes.
("It would be the greatest honor of my life.")
They then hugged eachother in a warm embrace. This thing that Beautifly wanted to do felt so right to her, that she didn't care what May would think about it. She would even run away if she had to.
"Oh, there you are." A female voice said near them. They turned to see May walking up to them.
("May! I... I...")
"You don't have to say anything, Beautifly. I know."
"We know." Someone said behind May, correcting her.
They looked behind May to see Jessie walk up to them. She then stopped right in front of the insect pokemon.
"We know you love eachother." Jessie said.
"We understand how you feel about eachother, but me and Jessie could never be together. Besides, something like that is just wrong in the end." May said.
"Yea, it's very wrong." Jessie then let out a sigh. "So, there's only one thing left to do."
Both of the trainers then took out the pokeballs that were meant for their insect pokemon. The pokemon pair feared that they would make sure the two wouldn't see eachother again, and were holding eachother tightly. Next thing they noticed though, the two female trainers had dropped the pokeballs, then stomped them. Crushing the pokeballs into a million pieces. They then knew that that meant only one thing.
"You're free. Go! Be free with the one you love." May said in tears. Next thing May noticed, Beautifly flew up to May and hugged her. May was a bit shocked to say the least, but then she just returned the hug. "I'm gonna miss you too, Beautifly. I know I'll never see you again, but this is something you feel is right, don't you?"
Beautifly gave her a nod, being in tears.
"Then go, and know that I love you, and will always love you. Also that you will always be in my heart. No matter what happens. Goodbye Beautifly. I hope you're happy with your new life." May said, trying to hold back the tears.
"You take good care of her, okay Dustox?" Jessie asked, saying goodbye to her pokemon, holding back the tears.
Dustox just gave Jessie a nod, feeling sad that they would never see eachother again.
It was now time. Both Beautifly and Dustox flew away from their masters. They were very sad about leaving forever, but were also very happy to be with eachother. They were sad about what would happen to them after this, but were happy to be doing it.
Both May and Jessie were in tears as they saw their two pokemon depart from them forever. Beautifly and Dustox soon disappeared out of sight into the sunset.
"Hurts, huh?" Jessie asked May.
"Yeah, it hurts, but I'm happy at the same time. Why is that?" May asked.
"Because you made the right choice."
"I guess you're right."
"You gonna be okay, honey?" A familiar male voice asked Jessie, putting his hand on Jessie's shoulder.
"Yea, I'll be fine, James." Jessie said, as she placed her hand on her stomach.
May noticed what Jessie did. "How long has that been going on?" May asked, wanting to know.
"A week." Jessie answered her.
"Well, good luck to you with that. Bye." May said as she left Jessie and James alone.
"What do you think it'll be, Jessie?" James asked her.
"I don't know. But I'll love it just as much as I did Dustox." Jessie answered him.
They then departed hand in hand, being at least happy for Dustox, and being happy about the new thing that would soon come into their life.
The day was now through, and Ash and Misty were now returning home. It was an amazing day, confessions were made, and lives were changed forever. It seemed that one person, who had the courage to do what she wanted, gave others the courage to do what they wanted. As they were headed home, Misty hinted to Ash of what she wanted to do with him tonight. Ash easily caught the hint, and agreed that it was time.
They soon got home, and put their pokemon to bed. They then went into their room, and closed the door. After about half an hour, we see Ash in bed, with only the blankets covering up his bare body. Misty then came out of the bathroom, with only a bathrobe on, and her hair down, just the way Ash liked it. Ash just smiled at his beautiful wife.
"You ready Ash? Cause I won't hold back." Misty said as she took off her bathrobe, revealing her entire figure from head to toe to Ash, and climbed into the bed with him.
Ash only knew one way to answer this. He moved in close to her, and kissed her on the lips. He kissed her long and hard. They soon moved their bodies in close enough to do the one thing they wanted to do tonight. To them, it felt so right doing so. They couldn't feel even more right.
There was a small opening through the door, and Pikachu was looking through it, seeing exactly what they were doing.
("So, what is it like?") Pik asked, seeing what Pikachu was doing.
("We should leave them alone.") Pikachu said, as he started walking back to the room with Pik.
("That graphic, huh?")
("Yea, that graphic.")
("Oh, you poor dear. You're gonna have nightmares tonight, huh?") She asked, feeling sorry for Pikachu.
("Yea, but I guess I deserve it after seeing what they were doing.")
("Well, I'm gonna help you get back to sleep when you wake up then. No matter how much sleep I lose.")
("You know what, Pik?")
("What?")
("You're the best wife a guy could ever have.")
They then closed the door to their room, and went to sleep. Pikachu did have nightmares that night. However, after everytime he woke up from them, Pik was there to help him get back to sleep.
Misty was hoping that this one time was all she needed, because she wasn't sure if Ash would have the courage to do it again. Yet, if so, she somehow knew that Ash would have the courage. She wanted that one special thing in her life so badly, and was willing to go to great lengths for it. She knew that with that one special thing in her life, that she would be complete in the end. Yet, she did not know, just how hard it was going to be.
End Chapter 5
