A/N Ok sorry for the long wait I wanted this to be much longer than the last chapters so.. yeah. Enjoy! Btw, sorry if it's confusing, I don't know a whole lot about the new Pokemon so.. I'm trying my best...

Disclaimer: I do not own Pokemon! (If I did I would be making a Misty come back episode instead of this)

Dawn: 16

Ash/May: 17

Misty: 18

Brock: 21

"-and then we escaped from Team Rocket with the help of Misty's Staryu." Ash finished smiling.

"Seems like you and Misty had many adventures!" May said joyfully. Ash laughed. "Yeah. I'm so happy I'm back here in Kanto, it's been 3 years!" May nodded.

"When is that other girl coming?"

"Oh, you mean Dawn? Oh she's coming in a week, until then, we're staying at Misty's," Ash said, entering Cerulean City. Where's Misty? I can't wait! I need to tell her that I love her!

"Ash! Over here!" Misty waved her arm, running towards them in the distance. Ash ran up to her too, and the embraced.

"Misty! I've missed you so much!" Ash said grabbing her tighter. Misty blushed, she was shorter, for his shoulder was the same height as her nose.

"I've missed you too Ash!" Geez he's much more taller now. The two stepped back to look at each other. Ash has obviously matured, growing taller, broader shoulders, and has obviously gotten some muscles. Sheesh... he's hot! Misty's red hair had gotten a bit longer, reaching her shoulders now. She was taller than the last time they met, but not by much, and has definitely matured. May caught up to the group. May looked at Misty, and then at Ash. Ash was staring at Misty until..

"Ahem," May asserted. What does he see in her? I'm way cuter than her.

"Huh? Oh.. May this is Misty. Misty, May," ugh I feel like an idiot! Misty giggled.

"Pleased to meet ya!" He was staring at me! May just nodded. They walked back as Ash and Misty were telling about their adventures, May behind them. Well they are cute together... May thought. The trio entered Misty's house. Ash settled on the couch, tired from the traveling to get here. May sat next to him as Misty sat in a chair. "So are you two... dating?" Misty asked awkwardly. May blushed and turned away. Ash put his hands behind his head and closed his eyes.

"Nah, we're not dating," he said simply. May got up, and headed for the door.

"I'm going to go explore the shops!" Ash didn't move, he didn't even look at May.

"Ok," Ash said. Misty suggested a shop around the corner and May left. He didn't even look! Argh! "So how are ya doin' Mist?"

"Good. You?" Misty inquired.

"Hey, do you want to go to the stream?" And without even saying anything, Misty was grabbed by Ash and was taken to the stream. "Remember when I was trying to win the Cascade badge?" He examined the area. Misty swung around only to see Ash + Misty carved into the Oak tree in front of her. She blushed remembering what she did that night. Flashback: "He's gone! What am I going to do?" Misty cried softly and slumped against the tree. She remembered that Ash and her always climbed this tree. She pulled out her keys and started to carve... She peeked to where Ash was, but couldn't find him. If he sees this... GOTTA COVER IT! Misty scrambled to find items to cover it, but all failed. "Whatcha doin' Misty?" Misty whipped around to see Ash standing in front of her.

"Oh, just... nothing." Ash smirked, not buying it.

"Looks like you were doing something," he said, stepping closer. Misty stepped back, hitting her back on the tree. Ash took one more step, now he was a foot away. Misty shuddered at the closeness between them. "Just remember I have all week to find out," he whispered, grinning. Ash sat down on the grass near the tree, Misty, took a breath and sat next down to him. Ash peered at the tree, but he couldn't see since it was getting too dark. I'll find out tomorrow.. "Let's go down to the stream!" Ash perked. Misty was arising until Ash grasped her hand, "what fun is walking down when you can roll down?" He rolled down the hill, laughing. Misty giggled and followed him. He was lying down now, looking at the stars. "They're beautiful..," Misty smiled. "Is something bothering you?" He rolled onto his side to face her and raised an eyebrow.

"I think we've had this conversation before," she smiled. Ash smiled back, I should tell her now... Ash thought.

"Hey Misty...," Misty moved her head toward him, her blue eyes resting against the moonlight.

"Yes Ash?" Ash froze.

"Erm... uh... I've missed you! That's right," he smiled, but it faded away quickly. Why does she have to be so beautiful? Misty blinked.

"I've missed you too...," what was he really trying to say? The two gawked at the stars until they dozed off.

The sun beamed on Ash's eyelids, making him drowsily open them. "Woah... did we," he yawned, "sleep out here?" He looked to see Misty was snuggled against him, his arm around her. Mist- Ash! Don't wake her up to make her see you're holding her. Ash slowly moved his arm from around her. He nudged Misty, "Misty, wake up..." Misty arose from her slumber.

"Wha?...Where are we-" she looked up at Ash, who was kneeling in front of her.

"Yeah, we slept out here." He finished softly. They both laughed, "come on, May's probably worrying where we are." He got up and held out his hand. Misty blushed and took it, pulling her up. They ran up the hill and over to the house. Barging through the door, Ash called out, "May!" The house was silent except for Misty moving into the kitchen. Pikachu was sleeping on the counter, and Ash went over to him. "Hey buddy, have you seen May?"

"Pika," he said sleepily. Ash's face had darkened. He ran upstairs to check the rooms while Misty checked the first floor.

"Hey Ash! I found a note!" Ash ran downstairs, sliding next to Misty to read the note. "Hey guys, I went to the field with Wartortle! Come down when you wake up! Love, May." Ash scratched his head.

"That doesn't look like her handwriting..., but then again I don't see her handwriting a lot." He shrugged, "I guess she was in a rush?" They shrugged, "come on Pikachu, we can train early with May." Pikachu bounced onto his shoulder as Ash and Misty followed what the note said, and headed onto the field near Misty's house. "Hey, is that her-what the?" Ash and Misty flung up into the air, sending Pikachu to the ground. "Pikachu! Get help!" He yelled, struggling to get out of the net.

"Pika!" Pikachu took a step and disappeared into the ground.

"Prepare for trouble...," a not-so mysterious shadow appeared.

"Make it double!" Ash rolled his eyes.

"Here we go..."

"To protect the world from devastation!"

"To unite all people within our nation.."

"To denounce the evils of truth and love!"

"To extend our reach to the stars above!"

"Jessie!" The tall red-head woman appeared.

"James!" The purple haired man showed himself.

"Team rocket-"

"Look, just fini-" Ash shoved his hand onto her mouth.

"Shut up! Or else they'll start over," he said annoyed.

"-ender now, or prepare to fight!" James finished.

"Meowth! That's right!" The cat Pokemon jumped in.

"Would you look at that!" Jessie fluffed up at the two in the net.

"Twerp and Twerpette, swinging in a tree-" James started to sing. They both blushed.

"Shut up!" Misty yelled from above. Ash shook his head.

"Look at you guys...," Jessie and James looked at each other, confused. "It's been 7 years since we've met. You guys are what, in your 30's?" James nodded.

"How'd you-" Jessie hit him with a shovel.

"You're wrong kid, I'm actually 20...," Ash slapped his face.

"Whatever, anyways, they're plenty of other Pokemon in the World, face it, you're not going to capture Pikachu. You've been trying for 7 years. It's time to let go and move on," Ash summed up. Jessie and James blinked at each other.

"Whatarya doin'? He's tryin' to trick us!" Meowth slapped their heads.

"Well it looks like 7 years of experience is paying off now!" Jessie smirked. They reached in the hole and pulled up a rubber bag. You can hear faintly the struggles of Pikachu.

"See you never twerps!" Meowth yelled, Team Rocket getting into a Meowth hot air balloon. Ash closed his eyes, not really caring of the situation at hand. He got a pokeball from his belt, and dropped it. Staraptor emerged from the red glow of the Pokeball.

"Use Aerial Ace." Staraptor flew upwards and flew above the balloon.

"Did you see something?" James asked. The black bird Pokemon smoothly glided around and traced its wing across the balloon, ripping the fabric. He flew into the basket and tore through the bag that Pikachu was in.

"Get the Pikachu you morons!" Meowth screamed. James and Jessie fumbled in the basket, scurrying to grab Pikachu. Staraptor flew out and down towards Ash and Misty. James caught Pikachu.

"Oooooh! I got it!" James held up Pikachu, squeezing him.

"Pika-CHU!" Pikachu sent a yellow blast to Team Rocket, sending them, and their balloon into the distance.

"Team Rocket blasting off again!" As they flew in the distance, a star appeared. Ash returned Staraptor, and Pikachu jumped on his shoulder again. Ash mumbled as he patted the dust off of him. They left the field and came back to the house. As Ash and Misty entered, they were greeted with a slap.

"Where were you two last night?" May growled, "I was left here alone." They both sweatdropped. Misty was about to say something until Ash cut off.

"There was an emergency at the Pokemon Center, and we happened to walk by it...," Ash said smoothly. He was hit in the back of the head with a pan.

"You couldn't lie for your life Ash Ketchum." May said bluntly. Ash rubbed his head.

"We accidentally fell asleep by the stream," Ash said. May nodded.

"Hmmf, now that's better. Where were you just now?" May tapped her foot. Ash sighed.

"Team Rocket... same old same old," Ash waved his hand, moving by May. He's spending so much time with Misty! Maybe that book I bought will be handy... May ran upstairs and Misty went over to Ash.

"Are you nervous?" Ash cocked his head at her.

"Nervous? I'm never nervous! Haha!" Ash said triumphantly, raising his fist.

"Pika pika!" Pikachu imitated his trainer's actions. All of them laughed. May pulled out a book that read: How to Know if Someone Likes You! "Hmm, step one... I have to find out what type he is to find out." May flipped through the pages. "Dense... page 21... Hero... page 13... Caring... page 24," May continued, skimming through. "Yes! That's Ash's description perfectly! Mhm...mhm... Ok! Let's try that!" By this time, Ash was lying on the couch, resting, May came downstairs and held up a pencil, "Hey Ash, I want to see how long you can hold this pencil on your nose!" May smirked, "Make him balance a pencil on his nose, he will be focusing on the pencil... walk into the room and if he messes up to look at you, then he likes you!" Ash half opened his eyes.

"Sure," he took the pencil and placed it on his nose until it was balanced.

"I'll be right back!" May stepped out of the room. A few seconds later, she came back in the room.

"Hey May," he didn't look at her, but looked at the pencil, keeping it steady. Misty walked in, scratching her arm. Ash moved his eyes to see Misty in the doorway, and the pencil fell.

"Hey Misty!" Ash got up and handed the pencil back to May as Misty and Ash started to talk. She fell over... he doesn't like me! Oh whatever! It's a stupid book! "I have to pick up Dawn now in Vermillion City! Good thing I picked up Charizard at the Charicific Valley! Come on out Charizard!" Ash threw the Pokeball outside, stepping out of the back door. The huge orange dragon appeared.

"Hey Charizard!" Misty waved.

"I'll be back in an hour!" Ash got on Charizard as he roared. "Haha good to see you too!" Pikachu hopped on, going into his jacket, peeking his head out.

"Pika!" Pikachu said as Ash zipped it a bit higher.

"Kay Charizard! Let's go to Vermillion!" Charizard roared again and jumped, flying was much easier with Ash now that Charizard was trained well. The flew south, now a shadow in the sky. He's so great with Pokemon... Misty thought.

"Misty, we need to talk," May said, resting her hand on her shoulder.

Meanwhile, at a Team Rocket base in Safron City. "What are you idiots doing here?" A shadow asked.

"Well, we... we want to quit," James said, shaking. The shadow moved forwards, revealing a face.

"And what makes you want to quit?" Giovanni asked sternly.

"Well, our eyes were opened, and we realized that James is growing old, he's 30!" Meowth hit Jessie with a hammer.

"You're 30 too!" Meowth pointed out. Jessie growled until their boss started to say something.

"Well that's too bad you're quitting... I was going to assign you a very important mission..." The trio pushed forward.

"What mission?" They said simultaneously. The Team Rocket boss smiled.

A/N Hope this was long enough for you for the long wait... I was taking a vacation, but now I'll just post in the summary when the next chapter will be up! I wanted a cliffhanger so I stopped it here. Oh and replying to the question AshandMistyLove, I wanted a little hint that they liked Ash, and I don't know yet if they do like Ash, or if they'll return in this story. Plus thanks to the people who reviewed/subscribed/faved, you all rock and that's why this is dedicated to YOU!