Chapter 6

Sorry this took so long i had a lot of stories swimming in my head. still do. Also, this chapter has cussing. I wont change the rating, because as far as i can tell and im the writer, this is the only chapter that will have language.

Ash gazed hopefully out into the brush where Pikachu had just ran off.

"Now I guess we wait and see what news is brought to us." May sat down and began thinking about what had transpired between her and Brock. she had never really opened up on this journey, but was beginning to feel like now she could.

Misty looked over to the sullen Ash. She admired his spirit and his dream. She knew one day he would achieve that dream, and she would be there every step of the way. "Hey, Ash. While I was the keeper of the gym as my sisters would call it, my psyduck evolved into Golduck. He is a lot less annoying now" Misty giggled and Ash turned his head.

How he loved the sound of her laughter. "Really? thats cool. I am glad." He tried to make it sound as if he genuinely was, but the truth was he had got them lost again. This time didnt seem like a solution was going to be procured either.

Misty took Ash's hands into hers and held them tight.

"Thanks." was all he could say to her.

"So, Misty, where is Togepi these days?" Brock changed the subject quickly so that nobody would have to be subjected to their lovey, dovey cutesy talk.

"Oh! I forgot." Misty dug through her bag until she procured a pokeball that somewhat resembled an egg. "I had the professor make one for him. It took a while, but he loves it in there now. He is very good at his psychic attacks now. Togepi, come on out!" Misty called out her baby, Togepi.

May looked over at the adorable pokemon and cooed.

"Wait, you had professor Oak do that? Ash seemed confused and angry.

"Well, yes. I wanted to stop by and see you as well, but I was afraid." Misty confessed

"May, Max, might I suggest we take a step backwards? This could get very ugly." Brock knew Ash and Misty had fights, but he didnt know how bad this one was going to be. He also wanted to avoid bloodshed. "Now, now, you two. Lets settle this rationally." Brock was alway the mediator between these two but he felt from the glares he was receiving from both, that he was not going to get anywhere this time.

"You mean to tell me that after four years, you never once felt that it was important to come and see me? Even after i gave you my schedule via email, and tired calling you? Dammit, Misty Waterflower,what the hell were you thinking? I tried so hard to get a hold of you and you cant even walk the three blocks from the professor's office to my place?" Ash surprised his companions with his outburst. Hell, he surprised himself.

"Well, mr. confidence, its about time someone knocked you into place!" Misty's eyes began to water. "I wanted to see you. Every time I visited, I tried to force myself to walk to your place. I was scared. I didnt know how you would react after not being around me for so long!" Misty took Togepi in her arms and turned heel. She did not want to start crying in front of them all again.

"So now you have to force yourself to be around me, is that it?" Ash knew this was going to far but he couldnt stop himself. His temper was getting the best of him.

"Ash, I was afraid that you had moved on. That I was too late to even try. That I would be wasting my time in an awkward situation for both myself and you. I wanted to spare you of that." Her voice was soft and gentle now. Not showing the slightest bit of quiver or shaking from her tears. "I see now that in calling, and in emailing you were trying to tell me what you were doing, when and where you were going as well. I'm so sorry I didnt call you or come to see you. I was the foolish one. I should not have left the group." Misty fell to her knees and started crying. Silently and then larger sobs of sorrrow.

Ash didnt know what to do here. He looked over to Brock who motioned that he should go comfort her.

May had beaten him to it. She sat next to Misty on the ground and handed her a torn bit of sleeve to dry her tears. May looked up at Ash and saw his confused expression and then back down to Misty.

"Misty, it is going to be okay. Nobody blames you for not knowing. You said once that you never knew how he would react to things that you said or did when you were together, so how could you have known what he was meaning by the calls and emails?" May tried her very best to cheer up the sobbing older teen, but it was not working.

Togepi cooed at his mom. He didnt know what was going on exactly but he knew he didnt like it when his mom was crying.

Ash knew that he had to do something. Taking another glance at Brock, he sighed. He took a few deep breaths and then slowly walked to where Misty was slumped on the floor.

Ash came and put his arms around Misty. May took Togepi and let the two be.

"Mist, I'm sorry that I yelled at you. I wasnt thinking straight. I guess I would have done the same in your shoes. I shouldnt have jumped to conclusions. I really should have just let you finish talking. Me and my stupid big mouth. I dont want you to be sad. I really am sorry, Mist." Ash held her tighter and let her continue to cry. For now, it was all he could think of doing.

Misty let herself get comfortable in Ash's embrace. She wanted to just stop crying but his apology made her cry even harder. She really did love him, and was truly happy that he showed how he cared.

Sobbing, she managed to get out, "Ash, I didnt realize that you did those things to keep in contact. I really thought maybe you were rubbing it in that you were moving on. I am so stupid."

"Hey, Mist, dont worry. I do stupid things all the time, remember the time when I took your bike and my sick pikachu directly into a storm and there were so many zaptos around?" Ash knew this would cheer her up.

Misty nodded her head. She had calmed down enough to not cry anymore. She just huddled closer to Ash and enjoyed his warmth.

Ash looked down to see a almost sleeping Misty in his arms. He smoothed her hair out and took a breath. "Misty?"

"Yes, Ash?" She looked up to Ash and as she did she was surprised.

Ash leaned his head towards hers, gently cupped her head with his hand and gave her a kiss.

Misty's heart began to leap inside of her. She was kissing Ash! All her fears went away. She enjoyed her moment of true bliss.

Ash couldnt believe that he had the courage to kiss her. He was enjoying the softness of her lips though.

"Ahem." Brock cleared his throat.

"Brock!" May hit him on the head for daring to interupt the romantic moment between the two.

Misty and Ash pulled away from their kiss and sat where they were. Misty in Ash's arms. Ash, hugging Misty to him.