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Chapter One: Together forever?

Ash was on his journey to become a pokemon master. It seemed that hen

was

determined to do so ever since he was born. Just before Ash fought for

his

4th badge, on his 11th birthday, Misty had an arguement with Ash. This

alone was not unusual, unless you include the parts where Misty slipped

and

accidentally said some things about Ash becoming a pokemon master.

"Well if you're so great, Mr. Pokemon master, why do you need us to

follow

and help you through your journey?" Misty asked.

"Who said I wanted you to come? I can manage just fine by myself!"

Ash

yelled.

"I'm not following you because I want to help! I'm still waiting for

you to

pay me back for my bike! Remember, the one you destroyed!" Misty

put

her hands on her hips, "I would love to see you manage alone without

our

help Mr. Pokemon master!"

"I'll show you! I'm going to sleep," and Ash turned and left.

'Maybe I over did it…' Misty thought as she went to her room.

The next morning, when she woke up, she went to Ash's room and knocked

on

his door.

"Get up Ash! It's morning and I don't think you want to miss another

battle

with Lieutenant Surge!" Misty called.

'This should get him to his feet' she thought. Minutes passed and

there was

still no reply. Misty started to get worried, and she opened Ash's

door and

entered.

"Ash, are you st…." stopping Misty looked around. The room was empty,

but

two items that caught her attention, two envelopes lying on the

nightstand.

She quickly picked them up, and saw that one was addressed to her and

the

other to Brock. She quickly opened her envelope, and as she read the

letter, wad of cash fell into her lap.

Dear Misty,

You're right, I have been depending on you two too much. A real

master has

to be independent and strong willed. I have left my travel money with

you

to pay for your bike. I won't need this money because I need to learn

how

to survive in the wilderness.

Well, it was nice traveling with you and thanks for lending your bike

to me.

If you didn't I don't know what would've happen to Pikachu. Thanks

again

and good-bye.

From,

Ash Ketchum

Misty sat there staring at the letter and money, speechless. She

didn't

notice Brock until he shook her out of shock.

"What's wrong Misty?" Brock asked, "Do you know where Ash is? I've

been

calling you guys for 5 minutes!"

Misty handed Brock his letter from Ash.

"Huh? Wha…?" Brock mumbled as he took the letter, and began to read

it.

Dear Brock,

I'm sorry I had to cut our trip short. Last night, Misty made me

realize

something, and the more I think about it, the more I see she is right.

Sorry I couldn't say my good byes in person, but I knew if I had, you

would've persuaded me to stay.

Well, I'm sorry, but I assure you the next trip we have together will

be the

best one yet. Continue on your journey to become a Pokemon Breeder and

hopefully, our paths will cross again.

I'll send word to you when we can have the trip, but don't tell Misty.

Thank you very much and good-bye. We'll meet again.

From,

Ash Ketchum

Brock reread the letter shocked and unsure of what to think. "What did

you

actually said to him Misty?" Brock asked in a calm voice.

Misty who was nervous at Brock's calmness, but replied, "All I said was

that

he depended a lot on us to become a Pokemon Mast… OH MY GOD! What

have I

done!" Misty, realizing her mistake, shakily sat on Ash's bed.

"I just hope I can find him… Do you want to find him?" Brock asked.

"Yes, it's my fault. I've gotta find him to apologize." She replied.