In My Heart: Live For Today Chapter 12: Mama's Song and My Little Girl, a pokémon fanfic

In My Heart: Live For Today

By: TheFifthCharmedOne

Disclaimer: I own nothing.

Summary: Third and final part of In My Heart trilogy. The road of love never did run smooth, but it seems things may finally be going the way they were meant to go. Though as the old saying goes, everything is not what it seems. Poke and Contest ships.

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Chapter 12: Mama's Song/My Little Girl (May and Drew's Wedding: Part 3)

And he is good, so good.
He treats your little girl,
like a real man should.
He is good, so good.
He makes promises he keeps.
No, he's never gonna leave.
So, don't you worry about me.
Don't you worry about me.

Mama's Song, Carrie Underwood

You're beautiful baby from the outside in.
Chase your dreams but always know the road that'll lead you home again.
Go on, take on this whole world.
But to me you know you'll always be, my little girl.

My Little Girl, Tim McGraw

-X-X-X-

MISTY POV

The reception was being held at Petalburg Gym, because it was the biggest hall in the area. May's entire family, plus Drew's, and my sisters, and everyone else's made that a major necessity. I was sitting by May at the bridal table, when I noticed her face was pale. She almost looked green.

"What's wrong?" I asked her quietly. She swallowed and covered her mouth.

"I feel like I'm going to puke." she said, and with that, she got up and ran to the bathroom. Drew looked at me in surprise.

"She's nauseous." I said, and I followed her.

She was on her knees over a toilet, puking her guts out. I pulled her hair behind her head and whispered soothing words to her. I rubbed and patted her back and comforted her until she was done. She wiped her face with the back of her hand and flushed the toilet, looking disgusted with both herself and the vomit. "May, are you okay?" She looked up at me with tears in her eyes.

"Misty," she said softly. "I...think…I..might be…pregnant." She put her hand on her stomach, and I looked at her in shock. "How…how is this possible? It was only one time!" She started to cry, and I held her in my arms.

"Shhh, May, shh, it's okay." I whispered, holding her close. "It only takes one time." I could feel her tears running down my arms as she cried into my neck.

"May?" I looked up to see Aunt Caroline watching us with concern.

"Mom," she got up and ran into her mother's arms. Aunt Caroline looked at me. I wasn't sure what to say, so I said nothing. "I-I…" she heaved a sob and couldn't continue.

"What is it baby?" she asked May, and I was suddenly thrust into a flashback.

Flashback:

Sirens wailed in my ears as the ambulance rushed to the hospital. I was only five, and I was terrified. We were going to a hospital, my mother had just been in a horrible car accident. She had fallen unconscious and was scarily pale. I gripped her hand and begged her to stay strong.

"Stay strong Mama, please!" I said with tears running down my face. I felt her faintly squeeze back, but she didn't have the strength to open her eyes. Blood and bruises were everywhere, and at that age, I didn't understand the concept of death. But I would learn. Far too fast.

The doctors did absolutely everything they could. They bandaged her, cleaned her, did everything that could possibly be done. But they couldn't stop the internal bleeding. The accident had caused a brain hemorrhage. She was going to die.

I was crying in Daisy's arms when they came out and told us.

"We're very sorry, we did everything we could." they said. Violet and Lily were beside themselves, but Daisy was stoic, except for her rubbing my back, she showed no emotion.

She was trying to be strong, for us.

The funeral was quick, and very much a blur to me. I spent most of that month crying. I would sometimes catch Daisy crying in her room when I had nightmares. The Gym was closed, and everything was dark, dreary, and just sad.

One day, there was a knock on the door. Daisy went to answer it.

"What are you doing here?" she said coldly, and I tried to see who she was talking too. It was a tall man, maybe a little older then my Mama. "Get away from here. Now."

"Daisy, that's no way to speak to your father, now is it?" said the figure. He looked down at me, and smiled. But the smile was mean, nothing like my Mama's smile. "Mistia, you've grown so much." Daisy stepped in front of me, thrusting her arm out to block him from me.

"You're not going to touch her." Daisy growled.

"I have custody." the man gave Daisy a piece of paper that looked official. I was holding my old teddy bear, Buddy, close to me as I watched Daisy scan the paper.

"No way in hell." she said, crumbling up the paper and throwing it in his face. "Mom gave me custody. You're not taking my baby sister away from me. Not now, not ever." She slammed the door and turned to me.

"Day-day, who was that?" I asked fearfully. Day-day was my nickname for Daisy from when I was little and couldn't say her whole name.

"No one. Now come here." she hugged me, and I cried again.

End Flashback

That was the first and last time I saw my father. Daisy made sure that he could never take me or my sisters away from her, and I'll always be grateful to her for that. (1)

"It's okay honey, we'll figure this out," Caroline assured May. "Now come on, we have a wedding to celebrate." May smiled and chuckled.

"Drew's probably worried," I said, and May blushed.

As we returned to the table, Drew cast May and worried glance and she shook her head. We looked out to see Dani dancing with her boyfriend Jack. Drew had been protective of her, despite being younger, but Jack seemed to treat her right.

Then I had an idea.

I got up and went over to the disc jockey.

"Can I make a request?" I asked. He looked at me.

"Sure little lady. What do you need?"

"I need a low piano tune with violins. It's for the bride."

The jockey smiled and nodded.

"I think I have just what you need."

I thanked him and went back to the table.

"Come on May," I said, and she looked at me in confusion.

"Why?"

"Just do it. Come on." I grabbed her arm and brought her over to the stage. I made an 'ok' sign to the jockey and he smiled.

"All right folks, we have a request here from the Maid of Honor," Everyone looked at me and May. I didn't feel the least bit nervous.

The music started and I took two mics from the side.

"Just follow my lead. Remember your vows." She gave me a sideways look, and I started to sing.

Me: Here we are, safe at last
We can breathe a sigh, seems the storm has passed
Through it all, no one knew,
That all the tears in heaven, would bring me back to you
No one I know, imagined we would make it
But it only matters that we both believe

May looked at me in shock, but continued where I left off.

May: You and me, we're a miracle; meant to be
And nothing can change it
Mountains move
And oceans part
When they are standing in our way
You and me, we're a miracle;
Angels stand watching over
And heaven shines upon us, everyday

I looked at Ash, and May looked at Drew. They were both smiling, and I felt my heart pound in my chest.

Me: Everytime, I felt near defeat
You were there for me oh
By my side completely
You give me strength ohh..
you set me free... hey yeah yeah

I could tell May was channeling her vows as she sang the next part.

May: It's just because of you ohh..
I'm all that i can be ohh..
When I'm with you, the world is ours to reach for
Together there is nothing we can't do. ooh ooh..

Then we sang together. The entire room was watching us now, and I winked at Ash. He grinned back.

Both: You and me, we're a miracle; meant to be
And nothing can change it
Mountains move
And oceans part
When they are standing in our way
You and me, we're a miracle;
Angels stand watching over
And heaven shines upon us, everyday

May sang the bridge. This was working out even better then I planned. Despite not having a clue at first, she was really getting into it.

May: The chance was so unlikely
That we would ever win
Two stars among the heavens
Destiny brought you to me

Then we both finished it.

At the very end, Drew and Ash walked toward us. I took Ash's hand, and May took Drew's. We finished the song face to face with the object of our affections and love.

Both: You and me, We're a miracle (miracle)
You and me, We're a miracle (miracle)
Miracle

The entire room applauded and Ash kissed me while Drew kissed May. Everything was right, the way it should be.

-X-X-X-

Toward the end, May wanted to do a song of her own. I was surprised, but I encouraged her.

"Mom, this one's for you." she said into the mic, and Aunt Caroline looked up at her.

Mama, you taught me to do the right things.
So, now you have to let your baby fly.
You've given me everything that I will need.
To make it through this crazy thing called life.
And I know you watched me grow up,
and only want what's best for me.
And I think I found the answer to your prayers.

Aunt Caroline's eyes filled with tears. I thought about my Mama. She'd be proud. Of me, May, Drew, Ash, everyone. I could picture her smiling face, and I felt some tears of my own.

And he is good, so good.
He treats your little girl,
like a real man should.
He is good, so good.
He makes promises he keeps.
No, he's never gonna leave.
So, don't you worry about me.
Don't you worry about me.

'I'll always worry'. I saw Caroline mouth to May, and she smiled. Uncle Norman held Aunt Caroline in his arms, and they swayed to their daughter's song. I saw Max watching his sister, awestruck.

Mama, there's no way you'll ever lose me.
Giving me away is not goodbye.
As you watch me walk down to my future,
I hope tears of joy are in your eyes.

Ash came and hugged me the same way Uncle Norman was holding Aunt Caroline. The twins, who had been playing with Davy, Dani, and Jack, came over. They looked tired and wanted to be held. Ash and I gladly accepted. I held Alex, while Ash held Jake. They watched May, their sleepy eyes glazed over. I could tell they were trying to stay awake but were finding it very difficult.

Cause, he is good, so good.
And, he treats your little girl,
like a real man should.
He is good, so good.
He makes promises he keeps.
No, he's never gonna leave.
So, don't you worry about me.
Don't you worry about me.

I left Ash's arms and took the twins to the stage, where I sat on the edge. Ash followed my lead. Eventually every kid in the room that had ever known, or cared for, or loved May was sitting beside her as she sang. It was a beautiful sight.

And when I watch my baby grow up,
I'll only want what's best for her.
And I hope she'll find,
the answer to my prayers.
And that she'll say...

May kneeled down by Aunt Caroline and held her hand, her song becoming softer and softer.

He is good, so good.
And he treats your little girl,
like a real man should.
He is good, so good.
He makes promises he keeps.
No, he's never gonna leave.
So, don't you worry about me.
Don't you worry about me.

"I love you Mom," she whispered before she ended with the final verse. Aunt Caroline held her hand over her heart.

Mama, don't you worry about me.
Don't you worry about me.

"I love you too, my sweet baby," she whispered. I smiled and held my babies close to me.

In the end, there was one final dance. The Father-Daughter dance. Norman and May, who looked exhausted by still exhilarated, stood together to dance to one last song.

Gotta hold on easy as I let you go.
Gonna tell you how much I love you, though you think you already know.
I remember I thought you looked like an angel wrapped in pink so soft and warm.
You've had me wrapped around your finger since the day you were born.

I saw them exchange words, and May's entire face lit up. She hugged her dad, and I clearly saw 'I love you Dad' on her lips.

You're beautiful baby from the outside in.
Chase your dreams but always know the road that'll lead you home again.
Go on, take on this whole world.
But to me you know you'll always be, my little girl.

Ash took Alex into his arms, and I smiled.

"My little girl," he whispered, kissing her head. I held Jake while they bonded. Alex giggled and squeezed her dad's hand.

When you were in trouble that crooked little smile could melt my heart of stone.
Now look at you, I've turned around and you've almost grown.
Sometimes you're asleep I whisper "I Love You!" in the moonlight at your door.
As I walk away, I hear you say, "Daddy Love You More!".

As they danced, I thought about everything that had led to this moment. Everything. It hadn't all been easy, and it definitely hadn't had some of my best moments, but in the end, the fact that we're all together here, all together as one big family, means the most to me. I felt Ash squeeze my hand. I squeezed back.

I looked around, the fluorescent lights were shining down on all of us, as though someone, somewhere was giving us a sign. The sign that everything was as it should be, as it was meant to be.

Someday, some boy will come and ask me for your hand.
But I won't say "yes" to him unless I know, he's the half
that makes you whole, he has a poet's soul, and the heart of a man's man.
I know he'll say that he's in love.
But between you and me. He won't be good enough!

I looked over at Drew, who hadn't taken his eyes from May for most of the evening. He had complete adoration and love for her, and I really couldn't have been happier then I was in that moment. Norman looked over at Drew and smiled. Drew looked surprised, but then smiled back. 'Thank you.' Norman mouthed. Drew nodded. 'It was nothing.' he mouthed back. Norman grinned, and went back to dancing with May.

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(1) If you're wondering what sparked the flashback, it was Caroline calling May 'baby'. That was Ellie's (Misty's mom in my story) nickname for Misty.

A/N: Two updates in one day? LOL I'm on a roll! XD

Truth is, I loved writing this chapter. These songs have touched my heart in the best way. I hope they did the same for all of you.

The thing with May being pregnant? Welll….I can't say anything except for there is always a possibility. XD

Please review!

~Charmed