Author's Notes: Sorry that it's taken so long. I've just been busy with work, Christmas, and getting my classes started so I've just hadn't had much time to work on this. Anyway, here's the epilogue: the part that will end this fic. Enjoy!
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Ash opened his eyes as he woke up from his nap that he had been taking on the beach. So much had happened, and so he wanted to take a break before he went back home to figure out where he'd go next. Ash was still reeling from discovering that Brock actually had a girl now from ages in the past, and Brock seemed to also be getting used to the idea. Ash chuckled softly as he thought about how often Brock had been rejected by someone who he was interested in that now that Brock had someone interested in him, Brock didn't seem to realize what he really should do. Milikia had finally started learning their language, and now Ash wondered if that had really been such a good idea. Now when she's with Brock, she won't stop talking. I don't think Brock can take much more of that, Ash thought to himself. At least I don't have to worry about something like that.
Ash was about to close his eyes again and go back to sleep, when something hard hit his stomach. Ash got up to see what had caused the coconut to hit him and saw Misty and May both laughing over in the distance, with some coconuts around them. Ash held his anger in check, mostly because he wasn't sure that it had been intentional. Or that they had been the ones who threw it; however they came over and the first thing either of them said confirmed it to Ash that they had thrown it.
"Sorry about the coconut Ash, but we needed to ask you something," Misty began.
"We both have wondered which one of us you like better," May finished.
Ash couldn't see any possible way out of this, but he figured it never hurt to try. "Well, I've been wondering that same thing," Ash said, nervously, not sure what their response would be.
"And what did you decide?" May asked, eagerly.
Ash knew that was going to be asked. "I still haven't decided. I'm still not sure."
"Well, Ash, you'll need to tell us by the time we leave the island. May and I both agreed to accept your decision no matter what it is," Misty answered.
Ash was thunderstruck. Not only had one of his fears been wiped away, but a deadline had been given to him. So much for taking a break, Ash thought to himself. But that was Misty for you, always making sure that Ash was given his hard time, and no matter how much Ash liked Misty, he knew that he also liked May. Ash just couldn't figure it out as he sat down staring out to the sea. He really liked Misty and he also liked May, but he couldn't be sure which one he liked most. Ash just couldn't figure it out. Maybe this is where it ends. Ash forced to remain on the island because he couldn't decide which girl he liked most. Whet a way to be put in a biography, Ash thought. The end on one of the greatest pokemon trainers of all time. Okay maybe that's going a little far, but Ash still couldn't think of whom he liked most. Ash sighed. Hopefully the answer would come to him soon.
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Brock's mind was still reeling from a girl actually liking him for himself. Although the language barrier had been broken with the help of the psychic pokemon on the island, Brock still felt quite awkward around Milikia. Milikia seemed to be willing to wait, even though Brock could tell that it was pretty much tearing her up inside, which also was hurting Brock, even though he wasn't really sure why. Could it be that I'm starting to have feelings for her? Brock couldn't help but wonder. Then on top of that, he knew that if he took her with them, how would he explain her appearance. The police would probably want to run a check on her and when they didn't find anything, then she'd probably be suspected of being with an organization like Team Rocket. Brock knew that there wasn't anything that he'd be able to do then, but what if there was a way to get around her having no record.
Then Brock had it. If she had washed ashore on a deserted island as a child while having no memory of anything then there wouldn't be any way that they could find a record of her. Then her name could be easily explained with her having named her self after she couldn't remember who she was. Brock knew it sounded a little stupid and a more than a little cliché, but it was all he could come up with. Brock sighed. Maybe there really wasn't anything he could do, but he knew that he had to try. Regardless of how he felt about a girl liking him for himself rather than for another reason, he still had to try. It was what he knew that he had to do. That was just how it is.
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Three days had gone by already, and Ash still couldn't figure out if he liked May or Misty more. Ash was exhausted. He hadn't allowed himself to relax and now he wished he had. Maybe he'd have been able to think of something if he had. It was all so frustrating. Ash knew that he'd probably bet attacked by May and Misty, but he didn't know how he'd be able to get away without either of them making him answer. On another point there wasn't much chance that either of them would forget about it, especially since Ash couldn't get rid of a nagging feeling that both of them really liked him. And while he couldn't be certain of that, he couldn't push the thought away. If he could, then he might have been able to convince himself that they just wanted to know which one he thought was more of a best friend, but he was sure that wasn't the case. Ash shook his head. Either way he knew that he was in trouble. Ash just hoped that it wouldn't be too painful.
Ash walked towards Maren's boat, hoping against all hope that Misty and May had somehow forgotten about their ultimatum. As Ash got closer, he could see that Misty and May hadn't forgotten, in fact they were approaching him. When they were in front of Ash, Ash couldn't take it anymore and broke down by closing his eyes tightly and blurting out, "I'm sorry, I couldn't figure out which one I like more. I really like you Misty, but I also like you May. I just couldn't decide! I'm sorry!"
A period of silence surrounded Ash. Finally Ash opened his eyes to see Misty and May both trying very hard to hold back laughing out loud. After a minute or two they finally calmed down and May asked, "Do you think we should tell him?"
Misty shook her head, "No. If he can't figure it out, even with it being so obvious, we should just enjoy it."
Ash wasn't sure what they were implying, and he was even more certain that he wouldn't like it if he did. But there really wasn't anything else for him to do. They seemed to have given up on making him choose. At least Ash hoped that's was happened, but he got the nagging feeling that they knew something about himself that he didn't, which was already starting to drive Ash nuts.
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Even though the journey was over for the chosen one, The Beta remained on the hidden island. Mostly because they had become used to it invisible, and if they had allowed the island to become visible, they knew that others would come to try and capture them. Many for good purposes, but others would want to capture them for their own selfish reasons. Mewtwo decided to remain, as it was a peaceful island and wouldn't cause his 'family' to worry about him, so his journey came to an end. While Ash still has a few problems, such as figuring out whom he likes, even though he already knows.
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Author's Notes: Well that's it. If I made it any longer I might not finish until the end of the semester. Anyway, please review. I'd like to know what anyone might think about it, whether it's good or bad.
