Whhaaaaa?! 2 updates in 2 days!? What is this sorcery?!
XP I've been on fire lately, all these ideas popping up in my head! Its actually really good that im posting this, since i wont be able to post again for a week! So I really hope you enjoy this!
Oh my gosh this was almost too cute to write. I was gushing while writing this, just thinking, "AWWWW!"
DISCLAIMER: I do not own the song. The song, "You'll be in my Heart" Belongs to Phil Collins and Disney.
Enjoy and review!(;
Ash woke with a start, alerted by the sound of whimpering next to him. It took him a moment to get his bearings before he realized what was going on.
Pikachu was had another nightmare again.
This wasn't the first time this had happened. Over the past few weeks ever since that incident with Team Plasma trying to awaken Reshiram, Pikachu had been having nightmares all the time. Ash would be roused at night by little paws kicking at his side and yelps and cries. Sometimes Pikachu wouldn't wake up, but when he did, he was terribly upset. Like now. Ash knew his nightmares had something to do with Team Plasma manipulating and using Pikachu and the other pokemon, like some sick puppet master.
Pikachu was probably the bravest and strongest pokemon Ash had ever known, but he knew even his best buddy had his limits. What he had went through was traumatic, not only for Pikachu but even Ash himself. He shuddered inwardly, thinking of Colress's machine zapping Pikachu, watching his bright brown eyes glow an angry red.
Propping himself up quickly, Ash leaned over to the little yellow pokemon curled next to him, placing his hand on him and stroking his yellow fur softly, "Pikachu, are you alright?" Ash whispered.
He was only responded by a loud whimper, Pikachu shivering and curling into himself tighter. Ash felt his worry deepen, realizing at that moment that Pikachu was crying.
Reaching forward, he gently scooped Pikachu up into his arms and cradled the small pokemon to his chest, holding him softly, "Shhh...Shhhh It's ok Pikachu. I'm here." he whispered soothingly.
Pikachu's crying didn't cease, but only seemed to grow louder. His little brown eyes were clamped shut, shaking and gripping Ash's shirt with all his might, "P-Piikaa-P..Pi.."
Ash held him tighter, feeling even more worried. He didn't know what he dreamed about, but this nightmare must have been absolutely awful.
He closed his eyes, wracking his brain for any way to help calm his best buddy down. Thinking back, Ash remembered whenever he would have nightmares. Nowadays, he would have to brave it off and stay strong, but back before he started his journey he remembered his mom would always sing to him. This one little melody she would always sing whenever he was scared would immediately calm him down.
He realized with a start that he had heard Brock singing the same lullaby a few times too. Sometimes when Bonsly or Happiny was crying or scared he would sing to them in private, and it would help calm them down.
Now Ash wasn't much of a singing person, but Pikachu needed him right now and Ash was willing to do anything to help him. Glancing over his shoulder quickly to make sure Iris and Cilan were sound asleep, he looked down at Pikachu tenderly and began to sing softly,
"Come stop your crying it will be alright,"
Pikachu's ears perked slightly, looking up at Ash with watery eyes.
Ash smiled softly, taking Pikachu's little paw and wrapping his hand around it,
"Just take my hand, hold it tight."
Pikachu gripped Ash's hand tightly, and Ash held Pikachu tighter to him,
"I will protect you from all around you. I will be here, don't you cry."
Pikachu closed his eyes, paw still in Ash's hand as he turned his nose and buried it into Ash's chest. Ash smiled, continuing,
"For one so small, you are so strong.
My arms will hold you keep you safe and warm."
Ash felt a rush of joy as Pikachu's breathing softened, calming down. Ash hugged Pikachu tighter, feeling more confident about singing,
"This bond between us, can't be broken.
I will be here don't you cry."
Ash then pulled Pikachu away from his chest and in front of him, and Pikachu looked back with happy eyes.
"Cause you'll be in my heart,
Yes you'll be in my heart."
Ash poked Pikachu on the nose playfully, giggling softly. Pikachu's cheeks sparked happily, letting out a little "Chaa!"
"From this day on, now and forever more.
You'll be in my heart
No matter what they say,"
Ash pointed a finger to his chest over his heart,
"You'll be here in my heart."
Ash then brought Pikachu back to his chest, hugging him tightly to his heart,
"Always."
Pikachu was cooing softly, cheeks sparking in happiness as he rubbed them against Ash affectionately. Ash chuckled, his chest tickling from Pikachu's sparking cheeks, "Hey, that tickles!"
Laughing, Ash lay back down with Pikachu, placing the little electric mouse next to him and wrapping his arms around it comfortingly. Pikachu curled into Ash, drawing comfort from his best friend.
"No more nightmares, okay buddy?" Ash whispered softly.
"Chuuu~" Pikachu crooned in response, closing his eyes. The once terror filled night for Pikachu had become a tender and comforting moment between him and his best friend and trainer Ash. Pikachu didn't know what he would do without him. Scooting closer to his trainer, Pikachu easily drifted off into a nightmareless sleep.
