Disclaimer: I don't own Pokemon, but I do own Ashley, and Aaron.

Chapter 12: Tracey And Misty's Big Announcement!

It was a month after Brock and Daughter announced that they were having a little one of their own and Ashley was busy with getting a surprise party together for Ash's 26th birthday party with Misty and Tracey helping her out by having Tracey take Ash and Aaron over to Professor Oak's lab to check on how Ash's pokemon are doing since he hasn't seen them in over 9 months when he was told by Steven that he couldn't battle while he was pregnant with Aaron.

"Thanks for helping me with this, Misty." said Ashley as they were finishing up with the plans.

"No problem, Ashley, but can I ask you a favor?" asked Misty, looking at Ashley.

"Sure, Misty. You know that I will always do a favor for you." said Ashley, putting her hand on Misty's hand, which made Misty blush for a second, but it went away quickly as she was thinking about how much Ashley was like Ash.

"Can Tracey and I announce something at the party?" asked Misty curiously.

"Sure. I don't think that Ash would mind if you two did that. Maybe I should go and meet up with the three guys and send Tracey back here to help with the decorations while I keep Ash and Aaron occupied while you two take care of everything and Mom and Professor Oak will come over with Tracey to help out. See you in two hours. Bye." said Ashley as she left Misty by herself.

"Thanks and bye. I'm so glad that Ash found a girl that's just like him." said Misty with that last part to herself as she was thinking about how Ash was when she first met him.

It wasn't too long after Ashley left that Tracey, Mrs. Ketchum, and Professor Oak were entering the house.

They got started by putting the decorations up followed by blowing up the balloons and making the food.

(With Ash, Ashley, And Aaron)

They were having fun playing with all of their pokemon that they both caught while they were on their journeys.

Aaron was having the most fun when he was playing with the smaller pokemon like the Bulbasaurs, the Totodiles, and Ashley's Chimchar and Ash's Monferno.

"I can't believe that our pokemon are acting like this with Aaron." said Ashley as they were sitting on the grass with her Ponyta lying next to her with its head on her lap.

"Yeah. Same here, but I kind of knew that they would be like this with him." said Ash as they were watching Aaron play with their pokemon.

"Is it because he looks a lot like you?" asked Ashley playfully as she was trying to tease with him.

"Maybe. I think I'll take a little nap before we head back home." replied Ash, yawning as he was lying down on the grass.

"Ok. Night." said Ashley while she was petting Ponyta while she was watching Aaron.

"Night." said Ash, falling asleep.

"Let's hope that he'll stay asleep for two hours while they're getting everything together for the party." thought Ashley, watching him sleep and then, she went back to watching Aaron.

(Two Hours Later)

Ash was just waking up from his two-hour nap when he noticed that Ashley and Aaron were gone.

"Ashley? Aaron? Where are you?" asked Ash, getting up from the ground to look for them.

"We're right behind you, Ash." replied Ashley, standing behind him with Aaron in her arms.

"Mommy." said Aaron, looking up at Ashley.

They were both in shock as they looked at each other and then, Aaron.

"Did he just say his first word?" asked Ash and Ashley in unison.

"Daddy!" said Aaron, looking at Ash with a smile, showing no teeth, that was just like his father's.

Both Ash and Ashley had looks of shock and happiness on their faces as they looked at Aaron.

As soon as they came out of their shock, he hugged them as tight as he could without hurting them.

"I was starting to wonder what happened to you two. How about we go on home and grab something to eat?" asked Ash as his stomach growled loudly, which made Aaron laugh a little and Ashley did too.

"Sure, Ash. I'm starting to feel a little hungry too. Let's go." replied Ashley, hoping that he would take the bait and it worked because he nodded his head as they were leaving.

(At Ash And Ashley's House)

"They're coming, everyone. Hide!" said Mrs. Ketchum as she turned out all of the lights.

They heard the door open, which was followed by a familiar voice that they all knew.

"Why are all of the lights off?" asked Ash as he stepped into the pitch-black house.

"You'll see in a second." replied Ashley as she entered the house with Aaron in her arms and turned on the lights.

"Surprise! Happy birthday, Ash!" yelled everyone as they came out of their hiding places.

Ash was so shocked that he almost fainted, but he recomposed himself before anyone knew that.

"Wow. Thanks, everyone." said Ash, still in shock.

"Well, Ashley planned the whole thing." said May as she and Drew walked over to him

"Ashley, thank you so much." said Ash as he gave her a quick kiss on the lips.

Once the Party was at full blast, Misty and Tracey pulled Ash, Ashley, and Aaron off to the side to talk to them.

"Ash, Ashley, do you mind if we go ahead and tell everyone our announcement?" asked Misty curiously.

"Sure. Go ahead." replied Ash and Ashley in unison.

"Thanks, guys." said Tracey as they were on their way to the front of the room.

It didn't take them too long to reach the front of the room.

"Everyone, can we have your attention please." said Tracey, getting everyone's attention.

"Tracey and I have an announcement." said Misty, as soon as everyone gave them their attention.

"We're going to have a baby!" said Misty and Tracey in unison.

The crowd went wild when they head that, but Ash and Brock hugged their families as they knew how it felt to announce that they were having kids of their own.

The party lasted an hour after Misty and Tracey's big announcement and everyone left to go home, except for Mrs. Ketchum, who offered to take care of Aaron while Ash and Ashley cleaned up.

It took the 30 minutes to clean up and they put Aaron to sleep before Mrs. Ketchum went back home.

She hugged both of them before she left and she wished Ash another "Happy Birthday" and then, she left.

Then, they went into their bedroom to get changed into their pajamas and then, they hopped into bed.

"I've had a lot happen to me when I was 25." said Ash, thinking about what happened to him since his last birthday.

"Yeah, but think about it this way: You have Aaron and I here to help you out this birthday unlike last year when it was just me." said Ashley, lying her head down on Ash's shoulder.

"That's true and I wouldn't want it any other way." said Ash, putting his head next to Ashley's.

"I wouldn't want it any other way either." said Ashley as she put her arms around Ash's waist as best as she could.

They kissed on the lips and then, they fell asleep in the same position.

After finding out that Misty and Tracey are having a baby and Ash's 26th birthday, Ash and Ashley will be both surprised and shocked at what May has to announce.

Hope you enjoyed Chapter 12! I was gonna type it up and post it yesterday, but I got busy. Well, better late than never I always say. Next chapter should be up before you know. See ya later!

AshKetchumForever-Action first-Think later!