A/N I thank Invader Jane for my first review! Thanks so much! I was really nervous about this story, but after a positive review I felt so relaxed to continue this tonight! Enjoy! Mwahahaha.

Last time, we joined our heroes at Mt. Moon. What challenges will arise?

Misty looked up at the towering mountain. She sweatdropped as she continued, "Do we really have to go through here?" Ash smirked at Misty.

"Someone's scared!" Ash nudged Misty with his elbow. Misty slapped his head and said darkly.

"I'm not scared."

Ash chuckled and ran his hand through his already ruffled black hair. "If you say so..," he walked into the dark tunnel, Misty staring after him. Misty walked into the cave, already blind.

"Ash! Where are you?" Misty was waving her arms in front of her, frantically searching for Ash.

"Right here Misty," Ash said, grabbing her hand. She was shocked of his sudden move and went red immediately. Jeez Ash, do you like me or not? Thank God it's dark in-

"Pikachu use Flash!"

"Pikachu!" Light expanded throughout the room, now revealing the pink Misty and Ash. Ash let go of her hand.

"All better now scaredy Meowth?" Ash snickered. "OWW!" Ash rubbed his head as Misty put away the mallet.

"Seems like you have a new best friend Mr. Pokemon Master," Misty commented.

"Hardy har," Ash rolled his eyes, "so we should be out in 2 hours."

"We should be out in 5 hours then, if you're leading the way." Misty folded her arms.

"You want to lead the way Princess?" Ash gestured ahead of him. Misty sighed, seeing that he was the best chance of getting out of here. Plus she didn't want to leave quickly...

After a bit of walking, the two decided to rest for lunch. Ash prepared some sandwiches since he couldn't trust Misty and her cooking. Misty, sitting down on the floor, was in a daze with Ash as he put the slices of meat between the bread. Why do I like him so much? Oh whatever. It's probably a phase. Ash turned around and handed her a sandwich. He's just so cute... "Misty!" He said for the third time waving his hand in front of her face.

"Huh? Oh. Thanks." She turned around, flushed with embarrassment. Ash sat on the rock above her and ate his sandwich within a second. She looked up at the content Ash as he hopped back down. His dark brown eyes flickered to hers for a second, then continuing on. Why did he glance at me? Wait what happened? He's just checking on me. Calm down Misty! Misty finished her sandwich and stretched up. "How long 'till we're out of here?"

Ash took a while to respond, turning his head to look at Misty, "an hour," he said slowly, his eyes half open. Obviously he was in a relaxed state. That stuck Misty, how am I going to go on without him? He's too cute! Misty sighed a bit too loud, but that didn't matter since Ash was to dense to notice that intention of the sigh. They traveled through the tunnel with twists and turns, talking about the new types of Pokemon that Ash might encounter. Pikachu poked Ash, and whispered something into his ear. "Pikachu... no," Ash said sternly. Pikachu's ears shifted downward, and hopped onto Misty's shoulder instead.

"What did you do?" Misty asked Ash, petting Pikachu. Ash kicked a rock, his hands in his pants pocket. He mumbled something, but she couldn't understand him. What did Pikachu say to Ash? She rolled her eyes, shoving her hands in Ash's jacket. Why didn't I explore his jacket before? She fumbled around the pockets, feeling his Pokedex, and some coins. Misty checked Ash to see if he was looking at her, he was still staring at the ground, shuffling his feet along the tunnel. Misty open his jacket to look at his badges. All 8 of them, glittering as if he won them all today. On the other side she saw the Orange League badges as well as the Johto region badges. I think he will be a Pokemon Master some day.

They approached the end of the tunnel when Ash suddenly grabbed her wrist, "Mist, I have to tell you something before you return to Cerulean." Misty jumped at what he said, suddenly she felt like floating, OMG! This is the day! He's going to say he likes me! Or loves me! Misty shut up her thoughts and listened.

"Go on..," she was eager for his thoughts.

"Misty, you.."

"GO ON!" She shrieked with anticipation. Ash blinked at her and continued.

"Misty, you have mustard on your lip," Ash commented and started to walk again. Misty stood there for a while, rescanning his every word. She wiped her mouth and looked after him. A tear shredded from her eye.

"Thanks...Ash," she held it back and walked after him.

A/N I know it was stupid and short xD but don't worry! I have a point eventually! And things will get super interesting in chapter 3 and 4. Sorry for the delay... you can thanks Gabrielle (Wave) and Maddy (Swift) for getting me into a deep discussion of Religion. XDD Anyways, thanks to the people who subscribed to me! *Sprinkles cookie dust on the story* that should do it :3