Good evening all you great amazing people out there! I have such the treat for you! Well, I had one review asking me if I will be making any chapters from Gary's point of view, well the answer is YES! And it will be this very chapter.

As for the plot it doesn't really extend the plot, it is just an insight to Gary's feelings and stuff, but it still should be good. I haven't had a lot of experience writing as Gary so I'll give it a whirl and see what happens.

I am so glad that people said my lemon was good, I was worried that it wasn't, I mean after all I have never wrote a Yaoi lemon before. Now I know when the PROPER lemon arrives later on the in story I won't mess it up.

Well then, I will present you with the next chapter of Fire and Ice. (I guess you guys have figured out why it is called that right? It is obviously because Gary and Ash are opposite and Ash is weak against Gary's charms: Fire... overpowering ice? Get my drift?)

Chapter Six: I confess... I'm always afraid and always ashamed of what's inside my head.

Gary's POV

Walking out of that door when I knew full well that Ash was going to be all alone in that house was probably the dumbest move I have ever done in my entire life. I had no idea why I even said I was going to leave, I didn't even want to see Gramp's and get some more stuff.

To be honest, I would've been fine.

Sighing in both anger and frustration I slammed the front gate with all my might, alarming the Mr Mime in the garden. Glancing over at his direction I sighed again.

Damnit, what the hell is wrong with you Gary? You are not meant to act like this, get a grip on yourself! Ash is your friend, you are supposed to be there for him and help him out. But no, instead you go and act like a complete and utter jerk to him just to hide how you really feel. Good going there.

As I walked down the street back to the lab my mind was a mess with thoughts.

It was weird, I thought that when Ash wanted to share a bed with me I would immediately go nuts at him and tell him to get lost or something. But I didn't, instead I foolishly allowed it to happen so he could screw with my head some more.

Shoving my hands in my pockets I felt the cooling breeze gently waft around my face and then disappear once again. It was times like this when I wished I knew what to do, the usual jerk act was not going to help me out right now and especially since I knew that it was hurting me in the process.

'For God's sake Gary, forget about Ash. Just concentrate on sorting your head out before jumping into the deep end,' I thought to myself, chuckling at my own thoughts. I believed it was too late already.

That one night with Ash, even if it was just sharing a bed it had turned my world upside down. I actually liked knowing he was beside me weirdly enough and to be honest, I wouldn't mind that happening again.

Yeah, only this time could I actually control my hormones? It is so stupid, to think that I, Gary Oak, who used to have a clan of blabbering fan girls following me everywhere might have the smallest crush on my old rival. Preposterous! Okay, maybe not so, but still it's never going to happen. Ash is just not the type to find other men attractive, everyone knows he is straight so I should forget about any ideas that concern him.

As I walked briskly down the street my eyes depicted the large building that was Gramp's laboratory. Nostalgia hit me like a rock in the face as it stood in my line of vision. It had been sometime since I had been here, the last time I returned was to drop off Umbreon so he could play with the others. Maybe it would be a good idea seeing my trusted companion again, seeing him always helped when I needed to vent.

Combing my fingers through my spiked hair I walked up to the front door and steadied my nerves. I must admit it was incredibly weird to get nervous around the laboratory you grew up in, but maybe I was nervous in case anyone else found out about my little crush on Ash.

That would totally ruin your image there Gary.

I gently rapped my knuckles on the door and waited for a response. Usually it took approximately three to five minutes for Gramp's to open the door, he was so wrapped up in his work sometimes it was unreal.

So, I decided to wait and leaned against the wall, my head resting against it as my eyes looked up at the cloudless sky. Yet another beautiful day, not a cloud in sight and it was pleasantly warm.

Good job too, me being the idiot I am forgot to retrieve my lab coat didn't I?

I sighed. It was all Ash's fault, if he had not distracted me then I would have remembered it.

"Ah, Gary, what a pleasant surprise!"

I heard my Gramp's voice in my ears which immediately made me stand up straight from the wall and look in the general direction of the door.

There he was, he hadn't changed a bit.

Okay, well maybe a little, of course people get older and stuff but, you know what I mean.

"Hey Gramp's," I replied, feeling the nostalgia return to me as I said those words. I used to say that a million times when I was younger, it felt so odd to say stuff like that now. He smiled at me, obviously happy that his devoted Grandson had returned to help him out with all his work.

Think again.

"What brings you here? I heard you were in Sinnoh, I didn't think you would get back here so soon,"

"Yeah, I was. I went to see Ash's Mom in the hospital because I was worried," I answered, feeling his narrowed eyes burn into me. I just knew I was going to have a million questions thrown at me, questions that I probably did not want to answer. Gramp's placed a hand to his chin;

"I see, was Ash there?"

"Yes he was, Delia is really ill Gramp's, she has Pneumonia,"

It was when I said the word Pneumonia that it finally sunk in. Having Pneumonia was extremely bad and if not treated properly or not having essential operations that could result in death. How would Ash cope then?

I don't think I could stand it if he broke down because of that, I mean yeah, I'm not overly sensitive and I sure as hell don't let people see this side of me... but still, if that happened I don't know how I would behave towards him. I just know it would crush him and not even I would have the answers for him.

I sighed at the thought only to be alerted by Gramp's voice again.

"Have you and Ash had a catch up? Where are you staying at the moment?"

I bit into my lip in annoyance. I didn't want to tell him that Ash and I were shacked up in his house, that would just mean he would know where I am if he needed help.

I needed a break from research.

"Ummm... yeah I did, but then I ran into an old friend on the way, and so I am stopping with... her, and I've come here to pick up some clothes and stuff," I lied, wanting to kick myself for saying the word 'her'.

Why did I even say that?

I knew that this would just arouse more suspicions and more annoying questions.

"'Her' you say, anyone I know?"

I looked at Gramp's, he was smiling, but it still did not ease my thoughts right now. What the hell was I going to say?

You made your bed Gary, now you have to sleep in it.

"No, I met her whilst in... Hoenn," I continued lying. The thought of Gramp's finding out that his Grandson was staying with another man just kind of made my skin crawl. I knew he would probably be disappointed, but even so I was not prepared to take that risk. He continued smiling at me;

"Ah, I see, what is her name?"

My heart sunk like a wounded battleship at sea.

Oh shit, well done there Gary. You have really dropped yourself in it now haven't you? Bravo, bravo.

I scratched the back of my head absent-mindedly, trying my hardest to think of a fake name that would be plausible. To my annoyance the only name that kept cropping up was Ash. I couldn't say that, that would be too obvious so I needed to keep thinking.

I couldn't think for long however, Gramp's eyes were burning into me like he knew something was wrong. I needed to blurt something out.

"Her name is... Ashleigh,"

Clenching my fists at my own stupidity I could not help but constantly insult my brain for thinking too much about said brown eyed boy.

That is what you get when you can't think straight.

Luckily for me Gramp's did not seem that shocked;

"Well isn't that a coincidence! I bet when you talk to her you must get very confused,"

He chuckled and I found myself chuckling too, not at his comment though, at myself.

Stupid stupid brain, I will get you for this.

"Yeah, anyway Gramp's are you just going to leave me outside or are you going to invite me in?" I said, trying to bring out that side of my personality everyone knew, the side that tormented and teased Ash to no end.

I watched as he nodded and moved to the side to allow me access. I walked inside the laboratory, knowing that this place would be exactly the same as when I left it, Gramp's didn't like change.

As I walked inside I saw that the place was as messy as I remembered, papers were strewn everywhere, cups of coffee that were half full and had obviously been left there for a few days were scattered around and everything was just like I remembered it. It was actually nice to come back home and see nothing had changed.

"Ah Gary, I just remembered something important that I wanted to tell you about,"

I stood stationary as I watched him sit down into his armchair.

"Yeah, what?"

"It's about your Umbreon,"

I didn't like where this was going. Was he hurt or sick even? Feeling panic begin to consume me I accidentally called out;

"Is he sick, or hurt, or even..."

"Calm yourself Gary, it isn't that serious," He chuckled, taking a sip of one of the cups that lingered nearby. I wasn't even sure if he should drink that stuff anyone, he left most of it.

"Then what is it?" I questioned, wanting to know what the hell was wrong with my Umbreon. I hated to think that something bad had happened, after all, he was my companion and we had been through a lot together.

Gramp's smiled at me as he placed his cup back down.

"Well, to put it briefly, your Umbreon took a liking to another trainer's Espeon while it was here, seems they really had some connection and a week ago I found an egg, seems like your Umbreon now has a baby,"

My eyes widened, not in horror but in shock.

As if! I leave my Umbreon out of my sight for a while and he goes and gets another Eeveelution pregnant, that dirty scoundrel!

Even so, the prospect of having a baby Eevee to look after was actually kind of sweet. I did love Eevee's after all, they were just so unique and reminded me of myself.

Yes, okay, I was blowing my own trumpet here, get over it.

"The egg hatched a few days ago and it is a girl Eevee, she is the cutest thing I have ever seen. I was going to phone you and ask you if you wanted to keep her, but I guess it must have slipped my mind,"

He chuckled at his own stupidity and I could not help but laugh too. It was only natural that Gramp's would become more forgetful with old age, that was one of the drawbacks of life.

Even so, a baby Eevee?

"Yeah, I'll take her," I answered, not even having to think about it. Having a female baby Eevee was a major breakthrough, it was actually very rare to find Eevee's who were girls. There was no way I was going to give her up.

"I thought you would say that," Gramp's returned, looking at me through his narrow yet kind eyes.

He stood up and motioned towards me to walk out into the fields were he kept all the Pokemon. I obliged and followed his lead, actually kind of excited to meet this new arrival.

I wonder what Ash will say when I bring the Eevee to his house? I bet he will be overjoyed, after all, he does love any Pokemon. Maybe, Eevee and Pikachu could spend time together, I suppose she hasn't had much interaction with many Pokemon right now.

I crinkled my brow as I continued to keep thinking about Ash, about that naïve and yet, somewhat cute brown eyed boy. Clenching my fists I cursed my brain yet again.

It seems like I am constantly ashamed and afraid of what goes on in there, some of the things I think about are just not like me.

I needed to get a grip and pretty damn fast.

As we both walked out into the fields my eyes scanned the vast area. There were so many Pokemon here and a few I recognised. I recognised Ash's Bulbasaur and Squirtle, playing a few yards from where I was situated.

I smiled, remembering the times when he wouldn't go anywhere without those two. It seemed that with time Ash had learnt to broaden his horizons and practise using a wider range of Pokemon.

"Here she is,"

Gramp's voice snapped me out of my apparent daze and I looked in the direction he was speaking. In his arms he held the small Eevee, curled up with half lidded eyes. It seemed like she had just woken up.

Weirdly enough I felt overjoyed at seeing her and how cute she was. So innocent, so naïve, and so cute.

Just like someone else I know.

"I'm guessing she is still kind of shy, no?" I asked, receiving a nod from Gramp's.

"It took a while for her to trust me to pick her up so willingly, but I think your Umbreon helped out with that one,"

I turned my attention to my old partner, he was sitting beside his mate, but had obviously noticed me. It was nice to see him so content and happy, so if Umbreon could find happiness then would I be able to?

How odd, that my Umbreon actually managed to find love and have a baby. I never even believed that would happen, maybe that is because I don't think about things too often. Even so, just looking at this baby Eevee I know that if he can do the right thing then I should be able to as well.

Gramp's outstretched his arms and handed me the small ball of fluff. She didn't even make a murmur as I held her delicately. She just yawned and looked up at me with large brown eyes.

I felt a smile crawl across my face as she continued to stare at me. Even Gramp's was smiling.

"I think she will be fine with you, she seems to trust you already," Gramp's noted to which I remained silent and just held her. She settled into my arms willingly, as if she was extremely comfortable with me. Perhaps Umbreon had spoke to her about me or something.

Whilst I held her the feelings that were starting to cascade into my brain were strange, it was like I was a dad.

Weird I know, but it was! I had bought Umbreon up and now he had created a new life and here I was holding that life. It just made me feel all strange, and weird.

Deciding that it would be best not to hold the bundle of fluff for too long I handed her to Gramp's for a moment. I couldn't just stand here admiring the new addition to my team, I needed to get my clothes and stuff ready to return to Ash. I said I wouldn't be that long, and yet I had succeeded in being here far longer than I first thought.

I bet he was having some sort of breakdown.

Don't flatter yourself Gary, I am sure Ash will cope just fine without your sorry ass around. You probably just make things worse anyway.

"Gramp's, I am going to go grab some things from upstairs. Can you look after her while I am gone?" I asked, knowing what the answer would be. He smiled;

"Of course,"

I nodded and retreated out of the field.

As I entered the laboratory again and started walking up the stairs I kept receiving visions, or day dreams to use a better word. My day dreams were entirely consumed by a certain someone however and it was driving me to distraction. I just wished that my brain would give it a rest sometimes, it could not be helping my mental state of affairs.

As I entered my bedroom I noticed that nothing had changed, Gramp's had left it exactly how it was the last time I was in here. Even the fresh pile of laundry was still stacked up on my bed.

Now this was convenient.

Grabbing a rucksack from my wardrobe I decided to put some spare clothes in, after all, if I was staying with Ash then I would need a change of clothes.

As I busied myself with this task my eyes shot a glance to my bedside table. My memento of my childhood, that half of the Pokeball that Ash and I fought over when we were little just stood there, staring at me in the face.

Upon seeing it I could not help but think of him, again and so sat down on my bed. Outstretching my hand I grabbed the item and just looked at it.

Man, I remember that. Ash was so stubborn, and we used to fight a lot. Actually, he is still like that, only we don't fight that often. Well, we have grown up a lot since then, is that why I feel like I do?

Holding the half Pokeball in my hands tightly I looked downwards at the carpet, just thinking.

Ash had really affected my life more than I ever imagined, my mind constantly kept thinking back to him. Even when we were rivals and I used to write those stupid messages on sign posts 'Gary was here, Ash was a loser', I only ever did that to get some kind of reaction out of him.

It made me feel like he actually cared.

I sighed, deciding to take the half Pokeball with me, I'm sure if I showed Ash this he would remember those days too. It could start off a good and intriguing conversation.

Who am I kidding, like I just want to talk to him... I would be a total liar if I said that. Although I have admitted to myself that I have a crush on him it doesn't mean that he has any feelings for me in the same way. I could just be acting like an idiot and making a fool out of myself. That is why I don't plan on ever telling him, unless I lose my mind. That is possible.

Grabbing my rucksack I placed the half Pokeball inside and zipped it up. I was all set to return to Ash so we could visit Delia in hospital. I wondered if she was okay and if the doctors were actually helping her, if it was getting worse I knew Ash wouldn't take the news very well.

Good job I was there to save the day then.

Placing the rucksack on my back I headed out of my room once more, taking one final look around it and breathing in the sights of my childhood. Smiling to myself I closed the door and headed down the stairs.

"Ah Gary, this little one seems to be all edgy right now,"

Gramp's voice alerted me at the bottom of the stairs. I looked at him with wide eyes until staring at the baby Eevee. She was squirming and whining in his arms, I just knew she felt uncomfortable.

"Give her to me then," I returned, holding out one arm to the small Pokemon. Gramp's nodded and obliged.

The Eevee leapt out of his arms and landed into mine, snuggling against me immediately and calming down significantly. I just stared a her with wide eyes, not quite believing that I had the power to calm down this little one. Gramp's chuckled;

"Seems like she won't settle for anyone else now," He remarked.

This was time to allow my arrogance out.

Smiling I replied;

"Well of course. Once you have the best you don't want anything but the best,"

To my amazement he chuckled at my comment, and here I was thinking that I would get that look, you know, the look your family gives you if you are bang out of order.

"Just make sure you look after her, she is a quiet one after all,"

"Course I will Gramp's, who do you take me for?" I questioned. He shook his head, still smiling at the banter we had going.

"I suppose you are on your way now?" He asked me to which I nodded;

"Yeah, I got to drop off my stuff at Ash...leigh's place and then we are... going to the carnival,"

I breathed a sigh of relief.

Thank goodness I never said Ash, I didn't want him to know about this yet. I wanted to make sure that what I felt was actually real, and not some façade. It was hard to tell at some points.

The Eevee snuggled against me and cooed softly;

"Veeee..."

"Ha, seems like Eevee likes the idea of going to the carnival too," Gramp's stated. I smiled at the small brown ball of fluff, that just sat stationary in my arms.

It reminded me of when Umbreon was an Eevee, only he was more confident and outgoing, this little one was shy and retiring.

"Yeah, anyway Gramp's I'll see you later, I really must get going," I issued, making my way towards the front door, backpack in tow and Eevee in my arms.

I felt like I actually was leaving home. He nodded and walked with me to the front door, that kind smile never leaving his face.

"If your in the area you know you are always welcome back here, Umbreon would love to see you again,"

I smiled. Seeing Umbreon was great, and what was even better was discovering that he made this beautiful little fluff ball, and that she was so willing to come with me.

"I will, don't worry about it," I assured him.

As we waved our goodbyes I headed down the oh so familiar street and back towards Ash's house. The Eevee was still snuggled against me, her tail hanging just over my arms. As I walked I kept thinking about things, mostly about Ash.

I wonder what he has been up to while I have been gone. Probably sleeping again knowing him, God he is such a lazy ass sometimes. You'll never catch me doing that. But then again, Ash cannot aim to achieve perfection like myself. Okay, who am I kidding, I am not perfect. How can I be perfect when I don't understand how I feel?

I hope tonight will be good, at least Ash and I get to go out and spend time together, we could even watch the fireworks. Ha, since when did I get like this? Wow Gary, you have totally mellowed with old age, you need to get your fight back. But, I don't think I can. My fight has gone, and it is all because of you, Ash.

Hooray! Awww baby Eevee! So cute! I thought it would be nice to have Pikachu and Eevee be friends, to add to the fluffyness. I don't know if I wrote Gary correctly or what, I have never written in his point of view before. I think it was okay.

Next chapter will be back in Ash's point of view, but Gary will make his return real soon! Please review and tell me if you thought it was good, or bad or whatever. I like honest opinions.

Thank you all, and I shall see you in the next chapter, ciao for now!