A/N: Welcome back to my story! I'm sorry that the first chapter wasn't anything exciting or important but I couldn't think of anything else to write. As I've said before in the previous story, if you guys have any suggestions for me please feel free to let me know and I will do my best to incorporate that in to the story. Also, huge shout out to Crystal Persian for this awesome idea. You are the best and thank you! With that, I hope you enjoy this chapter and it's going to take place about 6 months after the into chapter. Thank you and much love!
As the months passed Johnny and Ash's relationship only grew stronger. They had been married now for a year and a half and neither of them could be happier.
"Hey Johnny, can I talk to you?" Ash said walking downstairs and seeing Johnny siting at the piano.
He halted his playing and turned towards her. "Sure love, what is it?"
"Have you ever thought about what our future holds in the subject of kids?"
"Um, yeah, occasionally. Why?"
"Johnny, I want a kid and I don't think we can have one naturally because the doctor said that a hybrid could be dangerous."
"Yeah but there is still adoption."
"True. What do you think?"
"I think that tomorrow we should pay a visit to the orphanage."
Ash's face broke out in one of her huge rare smiles. She raced over and gave Johnny the biggest hug she could manage. "Thank you." She mumbled into his shoulder and she felt him chuckle and wrap his arms around her waist.
"You don't have to thank me Ash."
A/N: I'm not sure how the adoption process or orphanages work but I do know that there is a lot of paperwork involved. So, I will do my best.
The next day Ash and Johnny made their way to the local orphanage. Both excited but a bit nervous. Upon their arrival, they entered and went to the front desk.
"Hello my name is May. How can I help you?" The receptionist asked with a smile.
"We are looking to adopt a child." Ash said walking up to the desk.
"Wonderful! What did you have in mind?"
"Well, maybe about 7 years old or so. A girl I think."
"I believe I have the perfect one in mind for you. She's a special girl with a very unique story. Her mom brought her here at infancy and she's been here ever since just hoping to be adopted. She is an 8 year old snow leopard named Belle. She is quite shy and timid but I'm sure that she will warm up to you quickly. If you will just follow me I can take you to her."
"That would be perfect, Thank you."
Johnny and Ash exchanged an excited glance and followed her. They came to a door and May gently knocked on the door. "Belle? There's people here to see you darling."
There was no answer and May knocked again. "Belle?"
Still now answer. May opened the door and gave a soft smile. She motioned for Johnny and Ash to enter and they followed May. They saw Belle curled up in the corner with headphones on, her eyes closed with a peaceful smile on her face. She opened her mouth and began to sing a song that Ash and Johnny knew all too well.
(A/N): I've been told to not put lyrics in the stories to avoid being reported. Sorry.)
Ash felt tears come to her eyes as Belle continued to sing Set It All Free.
"That's been her favorite song since you sang it." May said with a smile. "It's gotten her through some rough nights."
Ash walked up to Belle and knelt down in front of her and began singing with her. Belle's eyes snapped open and she gazed at Ash with a smile that grew every second.
"Ash! Is it really you?"
"Yeah it's me." Ash responded with a smile and tear filled eyes. "You sing beautifully Belle."
"How do you know my name?"
"Johnny and Ash wish to adopt you Belle." May said.
All three adults watched as the small snow leopards eyes filled with tears and if possible, her smile got even wider. Belle through her arms around Ash and began to sob.
"Thank you! Thank you so much!"
"You don't have to thank us Belle." Johnny said kneeling down next to Ash and Belle. "We want to give you a good home."
"Thank you!" Belle repeated as she pulled Johnny into the hug as well.
May spoke up. "I will be downstairs with paperwork when you three are ready."
May left the soon to be family alone and walked down the stairs with a smile knowing that she once timid child would now have a home where she belonged and would be loved unconditionally.
A/N: There you have it! I got this posted a bit later than I thought so for that I am sorry but I hope you enjoy this. Thank you again to Crystal Persian for the ideas and I hope you like it!