Here's chapter two. And it's longer to make up for the shortness of chapter one. Please enjoy.
"Why'd you leave, Misty?" he asked, his eyes still holding tightly to hers.
"I… I had to, Ash," she turned away again and saw Serenity running to them. "We'll talk later."
Ash nodded and looked at the young girl noticing more similarities between Misty and the young girl. Not only was their hair the same color, but she even had the same color eyes that shined just as bright as Misty's. They had very similar facial features. She even wore clothes like Misty had when they met. She was wearing a pair of blue jean shorts, but her tank top was red and her suspenders were yellow. Her shoes were the same as Misty had worn.
He turned his attention to the little girl as she was asking her mom a question, "Can I have a Popsicle, Momma? Please?"
Misty laughed softly again, "Go ahead, honey. You know where they are."
"Thank you, Momma!" She ran into the other room and returned moment's later with a red Popsicle. "Can I open the pool, too?" she pleaded. Misty nodded and the girl ran over and jumped up and down trying to reach a little red button before she gave up and got a step stool. She hit the button and the gym floor opened up revealing the pool Misty used for her gym fights. She ran over, kicked off her shoes and socks, and stuck her feet in. Pikachu followed and sat down beside the girl, having gotten a hold of a Popsicle himself.
"She's so like you," Ash commented, watching her.
"In looks and a bit in personality, yeah. But, she's more like her father. She has the same dreams. She wants to travel the world and become a pokemon master like he did," she told him. She new she was trimming dangerous territory in telling him this since she still hadn't told him who the father is.
"Is that why he's not here?" Ash questioned, suddenly furious at the thought that the father would just leave Misty to take care of a child by herself.
"Yes and no," Misty evaded but continued when Ash gave her a look that meant she had no choice but to explain. She sighed and continued, "I never told him. I… I couldn't. He had dreams."
"You had dreams, Misty!" he hadn't meant to shout at her but he had.
"My dreams changed, Ash! I had a life to take care of. I had a baby that needed me. That still needs me. She depended on me. That became my dream, Ash. To be the best mother that I could to this little life…" she yelled and then her voice got really soft and he could tears coming to her eyes, "Dreams change."
He put his hands on her shoulders. She looked into his eyes and then fell into his arms, crying. He wrapped his arms around her and waited until her crying died down. He took a deep breath, "His dreams… They could have changed."
He felt Misty shake her head against his chest, "No. I couldn't ask that of him. It wouldn't have been right. We faired well. Really well. And, my sisters were here for me."
Ash started to say something before the gym doors opened again and a familiar voice rang through, "So, I here that we're having a reunion."
"Brock!" they both yelled at the same time running towards him. Ash stopped in front of him and Misty ran into a hug. Then Brock turned to Ash and shook his hand.
"Long time, no see!" Ash exclaimed. "Not since you came back from our journey in the Sinnoh."
"No kidding. I heard you stopped up here before you made it home for your birthday," Brock replied.
"Oh, so you can make it up here for him but it's been months since you came for a visit," Misty accused.
"Sorry, it's been busy back home," Brock explained.
"Uncle Brock!" A small voice rang out as the small girl flew into Brock's arms. He lifted her up and hugged her tight.
He held her up as he spoke to her, "And, how is Princess Serenity?"
"Very well, Sir Brock," Serenity replied, giggling slightly.
Ash looked on feeling a slight stab of jealousy. Brock set the girl down and she ran back off with Pikachu. He never got to say anything before Brock started talking. He broke out of his thoughts to listen to what he was saying.
"Well, I was kind of hoping we could travel to Pallet Town like the old days. But, it'd be kind of hard with a four years old in tow," Brock theorized.
"Well, it was a good idea," Misty agreed.
"Like, no problem, little sister," Daisy's voice suddenly made them all jump. They turned around to see Daisy, Violet, and Lily.
"Yeah, we'll totally take her for you," Lily voiced next.
"That is, of course, if Ash let's at his birthday," Violet finished.
"Yeah, no problem," Ash told them, mildly amused that they hadn't quite grown out of the 'like' and 'totally' stage.
"You would really do that?" Misty asked her sisters.
"Like, totally, little sister. We love Serenity," Daisy was talking again.
Misty ran over and hugged Daisy and then Violet and Lily, "Thank you." She then turned and called Serenity to her when she reached her, she picked the girl up to her height, "Would you mind if Aunt Daisy, Aunt Violet, and Aunt Lily too you too Pallet town for me? I'd like to travel with Ash and Uncle Brock."
"Of course, Mommy. But, why can't I travel, too?" Serenity pouted.
"When you're older Serenity. Now, I've got to get ready," Misty kissed Serenity on the head before setting her down and walking out of the gym throwing over her shoulder, "I'll be right back guys."
"Like, let's go, Princess Serenity. We're going to run to the store and for ice cream," Violet held out her hand and Serenity took it.
"Bye, Uncle Brock. Bye Ash," Serenity called before skipping out.
Brock laughed, "She's just like her mother."
Ash nodded in agreement. But, said nothing. He was still deep in thought about the young girl.
Brock studied him for a moment, "What were you and Misty talking about before I came in. Don't think I didn't notice the tears running down her face."
"Just," Ash paused for a minute, "Just dreams."
Brock didn't have time to push any farther because Misty's voice interrupted them, "Alright, are you boys ready?"
They looked up at her and she was wearing the same sandy outfit she had the last time Ash had seen her. Ash smiled, "You changed."
"You can't very well expect me to travel all the way to Pallet town in a skirt and flip flops can you?" she laughed softly.
"Guess not," Ash blushed slightly.
"Well, let's get a move on. Ash's party is in a week. Let's have time to get there and to help your set up," Brock broke in.
Ash and Misty nodded in agreement and the group moved out once again.
So? Give me your thoughts. They are my favorite thing in the world. And, next up we've got… Eh, Drama ;D
