This was the first fanfic I worked on when I started getting to work on fanfic writing. I have corrected many errors and mistakes since the first time I wrote it. However, this story is incomplete.
However, also...it will not stay that way. I am on Chapter 7, and I have every intention of finishing this fic, even if it kills me. Good day.

I dont own Poke'mon either! (cries again) but I do own a few made up characters in this story. Enjoy.

To melt the Heart of a Champion

Chapter 2- An reunion of close friends

"M, Misty?"

"The one and only!" she said, spinning on the spot, and giving a wink.

"Did you push me in the water then?"

"Eh heh, sorry about that. I couldnt resist" she said, sweatdropping.

"Typical Misty. Nothing too different about her" Ash thought. I'm glad she's here.

"Hey, Misty? How bout we go back to the tent. Brock's making lunch and it'd be great if you'd join us"

"That sounds great Ash! How is Brock doing?" she asked, as they started to walk back.

"Oh, ya know him. Same Brock. Still making good food, still getting distracted by girls. Max carries out your part pretty good, with pulling Brock's ear every time", grinning.

"Oh? Well, thats good to hear. How have YOU been? I see you've got all eight badges now"

"Oh yeah! Now I'm on my way to Ever Grade city to begin the league"

"I'm sure you'll do great! You always do", happily grinning at him, with her arms behind her back.

"I guess we'll just have to wait and see. Oh, hey, there they are now. Hey Brock! Look who I found wandering around!"

"Hey! Long time, no see!" as Brock ran up to her, giving her a hug.

"Hey Brock, I need to do a little laundry, is that okay?"

"What happened to your clothes Ash?"

"Eh, heh. That would be my fault", Misty said with a hand on the back of her head, sweatdropping.

Brock looked at her puzzled and saw what was going on. "Okay Ash. Dinner will be ready when you're done"

"Thanks Brock", he walked away into the tent.

Brock went back to his food, as he continued to keep cooking the soup, and decided to ask Misty a question. "Hey Misty?"

"Yeah? What is it Brock?"

"What do you think of Ash?"

"What do I think of Ash? I think he's a great person. Sometimes a little stubborn, childish, and dumb founded, but I think Ash is really good friend. Why?", she said suspiciously, getting a feeling of what was going on.

"Oh, nothing. Hey Misty, could you go collect some wood? This fire looks like its going to go out soon. Ash forgot to grab some wood on his way back"

"Okay Brock" she said as she ran off back into the forest to collect some wood.

Back in the tent, an argument was going on.

"I didnt mean to walk in like that!" Ash trying to apologize, sweatdropping.

"You should ask before you come in!" May screamed, her eyes blazing like fire.

"Oh yeah? Well, at least I aint the one that starts the arguments!", trying to strike back with another one of his comments.

"So, Ash! You think I start the arguments?"

"You always seem to try and put me down! Making it look like I cant win my badges! Well, now I'm finally on my way to the league!" he yelled furiously, as he raised his fists up to her.

"Hmph! Why dont you go and complain to your girlfriend?"

"Misty is not my girlfriend!" blushing, he felt intimidated, as he quieted down and ran out of the tent, tripping over a rock and landing right into Brock.

"Ow! Whats going on Ash!" Brock asked, as rubbed his head, getting out from under Ash.

"Oh, sorry Brock. Me and May were just arguing about something", as he scratched his head, sweatdropping.

"Its okay Ash. At least the food didnt get ruined" he said, laughing a bit, returning to his cooking.

Ash soon returned to his thoughts about what May had been saying. "Hmph! Why dont you go and complain to your girlfriend?". "Ugh, its not true, he thought. Maybe I...do feel that way about her? But does she...?" as he walked, he didnt relize he was walking into the forest.
"Are you sure you'll be okay without me Ash?"...Makes it easier to carry...Ash! Ash! Ash quickly snapped back into reality, as he saw who was looking at him.

"Ash, are you okay? You seem to be out of it" Misty looked at him concerned, her hands on her waist.

"Huh? What? Oh, yeah I'm fine. Guess I just kinda daydreamed for second" he said, smiling.

"Okay then. Well, I got some wood for the fire" pointing to the wood behind her, grinning.

"Oh, I forgot to get the wood!"

"Dont worry Ash, I got some wood. Brock understood. I was thinking maybe we could have a little get together, since I'm here?" Misty said excitedly, looking at Ash with a big grin, her hands clapped together.

"That sounds great Misty! You have to go back to the Gym soon?"

"After the Hoenn league. My sisters are still trying to train and become better Gym leaders. They forced me to come and visit, so I didnt complain"

"Well, thats great Misty!" Ash said, returning to more thoughts. "So she's going to leave again.
Sigh"

"Ash?"

"Huh! Oh, sorry. Yeah, lets go get things set up for the party" turning around, walking off slowly.

"Alright! Race ya!" as she ran past him sticking her tongue out at him.

Ash smiled, as he ran after her, trying to beat her before she got there.

Back with Brock.

"Well, the food seems to be ready" Brock smiled, getting out the bowls and spoons.

"Oh boy! I've waited for this all day! Max said, running over to Brock, drooling.

May walked out of the tent, her arms folded, with an angry look on her face. "So lunch is ready? I guess thats one thing thats gone right today", she said grabbing a bowl, closing her eyes as she ate it angrily.

Brock looked at her for a second as he grabbed a bowl for Max and poured some soup into it.

"Hm? Max, do you hear that?" Brock asked, looking towards the bushes.

"Huh?"

May opened her eyes, and looked towards the bushes, and ran behind Max with her eyes closed. "What if its a monster! It might try to eat us!"

"If its a monster, then it will be too scared to attack you!"

"What's that supposed to mean?" May yelled, as she punched her brother in the arm.

"Yeah!" Misty yelled, as she ran out from the bushes, skidding to a halt.

Ash follwed soon after, as he darted out and landed on his chest, skidding to Misty's feet.

"Oh, it is a monster" May said, going to back to her angry look, and picked up her bowl, as she went into the tent.

Ash picked his head up, with a big clob of dirt on his face, to see Misty's feet. He looked up at her face as Misty stuck out her tongue, pulling one of her eyes down.

"I beat you! Better luck next time!" Misty said, smiling, and saw the food. "Hey! Food's ready Ash!" running over to sit on a rock.

"Really?" Ash, quickly got up, wiping the dirt off his face, and grabbed a bowl of soup.

"Typical Ash", Misty thought. "I'm glad to be back here, with all my friends. Although, where's that one girl, May?"

A half hour passed, as Ash scarfed down most of the pot. As he tried to ask for fifths, Brock said that he ate all of it. They all sat down, and started talking together as the topic of getting the party set up came up.

"Me and Ash thought that maybe, we should have a party, to celebrate his future victory in the Hoenn league, and my coming!" Misty said with a big grin.

"Oh yeah! Brock! Can we try to get to Ever Grande city today?" Ash asked Brock excitedly, as he told himself that today would be the day he told Misty his feelings.

"Hmm, let me check" Brock pulled out a traveling guide, looking for the Boat times. "There's a Boat that leaves 10 minutes from now"

"Then, we gotta hurry! Come on! Lets put the tent away, and get going!" Ash commanded, as he stood up, and went over and started disassembling the tent.

"Hey! I'm in here" May came out, her fists on her waist.

"Sorry May. But the Boat to Ever Grande city leaves in 10 minutes. We gotta hurry if we're gonna make it!" he said as he continued to put away the tent.

"Okay, I'll go help Brock put away the dishes and pot" May pointed towards Brock, as she walked away.

They finished in 5 minutes and found themseleves darting towards the Boat to Ever Grande.

"Wait for us!" Ash yelled towards the boat.

Max, not being too fit, found himself tripping over a rock and ran into the rest of the group as they started to all roll towards the Boat. The Boat is beginning to leave, as they all roll off the edge of a hill, and right onto the Deck of the Boat.

"OW!" Ash moans, as he looks around for everybody. "Is everyone okay?"

As everybody slowly gets up, they nod, and look around.

"Well, we might as well, go speak with the Captain to tell him about our bumpy landing" Brock said, as he headed towards the Captain's quarters.

"Well, I guess we just wait until we land at Ever Grande city now, huh Ash?" as Misty started heading towards Brock, to see what her room would look like.

"Yep" as Ash started following Misty.

Max started walking with them, as May stayed behind, now lost in her own thoughts. "Should I tell him? He doesnt seem to feel the same way towards me as I do him. I'll bet he likes that Misty girl instead of me. No! Thats it! I'm going to tell him at the party. He'll never expect it coming" May smiled, as she looked out to sea, and tied on her bandana.

End Chapter 2