"Pikachu…"

I awake with a jump after hearing some weird noise break through the quiet peaceful surroundings, but just as quickly as my eyes snap open they shut close once more. "Stupid sun, go away." I say with a loud moan, while I turn my back to the rays of light.

"It's not time to wake up yet. The grass is still wet . So, five more minutes please. Just five more, that's all I need," I beg to no one. Mmm…the moist grass feels good. It's helping to keep my sweaty face cool. It sure became morning quite quickly. Wait. I, I don't remember it being daytime. I could swear that it was the middle of the night when…

I leap up in a sitting position faster then I ever thought I could, a cold sweat running down my face despite of the burning sun. How could have I not remembered? I was outside, at night, by myself, or so I thought. And then. And then there was a strange girl. She said she was…she was a witch. But, I'm alone now. She's not here anymore. Was she ever? But, she said that she could make me…

Did she? Did that even happen? There's an easy solution to those questions. I know that all I have to do is take a quick look at myself. But, I'm scared. I'm scared of what I may find. I'm scared to find out that it never happened. But I think I'm more terrified to find out if it did. But I have to put that fear behind me. I need to find out. I need to. So, with a deep breath I bring my hand to my view.

I…I…I can't breathe. I'm looking at four fingers and more importantly an opposable thumb. I never had one of those before. After staring at my hand for what seemed like hours, a wide smile is brought upon my face. My breath finally comes back faster then ever as I immediately begin to examine every inch of my body. My arms, my face, my chest, and I can't help but begin to laugh when I realize that all my clothes was tinted the color yellow. Never stopping my joyful chuckles, I stand up frantically on my two legs, and begin to enjoy the view from this new height. I can't stop laughing. I can't believed it really happened. It really happened and it really worked. I'm human. I'm human.

"I'm human." I laugh hysterically once hearing my new voice. It's so different. Okay, calm down. Let me take a real good look at myself. Let's see. I have sort of baggy pants on, they're quite comfortable actually. I always wondered how they felt. I have a regular t-shirt on. Not bad. I'm so glad that clothes were transformed. I don't think it would have made such a good impression to stroll up naked, but does it all have to be yellow? I can't help but laugh again, I just can't believe all of this, it's a dream come true.

I wonder what my face looks like, feeling it with my new fingers just isn't enough. I never thought I would ever want a mirror so badly. And my hair. I wonder what that looks like. From what I can feel, it seems to be short and spiky, probably to resemble my ears best as possible. There I am, snickering yet again. But, but, just look at me.

"Pikachu!"

I jump up slightly from surprise when I hear the sudden yell that knocks me out of my concentration, but my smile remains. I wasn't hearing things. It. It was you. You must be looking for me. Of course you're looking for me. You always do. That's why I'm never worried when we get separated because I know you'll come for me. But not today. Today I'm going to you. I'm going to show you what I did for you and only you.

I stumble at first, I'm not used to this, it's so different, but I can't let that slow me down. I have to get used to it. So I run. Run as fast as my new legs can carry me. And there you are. My smile is as big as ever now, because of you. My selfish side is out of course, because watching you frantically move from on bush to another in your search for me, makes me so happy. But oh, so, very nervous.

Well, I'll have to present myself to you eventually, right? I did do this for you. So, here I go. But I can't go anywhere. I can't move my legs. Not because I'm not used to them yet, but because I'm afraid to. How should I go to you? Should I run? Should I casually stroll up as if nothing has changed? I just don't know what to do. But I can't just stay behind here hiding. I'll, I'll just go. Yes. I won't think. I'll just go.

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You haven't seen me yet. You're too busy crawling on the ground, looking under bushes. I have to giggle softly at this. You just look so silly on all…threes. Certainly, you have to use the remaining hand to make sure your hat stays in place. I tilt my head and smile, letting out another quiet chuckle when I hear you call my name. But, I guess it wasn't as quiet as I first believed, seeing that it was enough to catch your attention. I gulp when I see you soon stop your crawling and begin to raise your head.

What do I do? You're looking at me now, slightly confused. Of course you are. Anyone would be confused if a random person was standing before you, just staring. What was I thinking? Oh, right. I wasn't. I'll just say you're name. Let you know that I know who you are. That should work or just make you even more confused and possibly scared. But I should just give it a try.

Just as I open my mouth to gently whisper the wonders of your name, you quickly stand up, startling me a bit. You give me that treasured smile of yours and take a small step forward. "Hi. Have you seen a pikachu around here?" You ask me. This of course causes me to give you a smile of my own, and probably out of pure ridden habit, I don't reply with my new voice that you'd finally understand, but nod a yes.

"Really?" You ask lifting your fist up before your face in excitement. Seeing you so happy about finding me even though I'm right in front of you is just too much for me to take. So, I begin to giggle the same giggle that had caught your attention in the first place. But, I stop immediately when I see that look. That look, you're giving me. You appear confused, with your cocked eyebrow and slightly lifted upper lip. But, there's something in your eyes. They seem to be searching. Searching for something nostalgic…within me.

Do you know? Do you? I want so much to ask but my mind just stops working for me. Instead of calmly speaking to you, instead of carefully explaining everything, instead, I run. I run to you with a huge smile spread across my face. Without even thinking of how my actions would surprise you or maybe even frighten you. I run, rapping my arms around you, squeezing you tight. How I longed to do this.

"I'm not even that tall." I say giggling some stray chuckles when I realize that my new found height barely reached your chin. But it doesn't bother me in the slightest. In my eyes this is perfect. Tall enough to gently rub my face against yours but short enough to fit against you, perfectly intertwined and snug in your arms. If only you would really rap your arms around me now, like you sometimes do. But, you haven't today. Why haven't you? Wait…you don't know who I am.

I immediately let go of you, once I finally realize that you don't understand. I can read your face clearly. You seem panicked and confused. To you, I'm just a random boy that came out of the woods and hugged you. To you, I'm a stranger. But, what am I so worried about? Once you find out who I am, it'll all be okay. It'll be just like it always is, only much better. Now, you'll be able to see me as something besides your furry friend. So, now I can easily have my own worried expression swiped from my face as a joyful smile replaces it.

"Ash." I say almost silently as I look down to my new shoe covered feet, not being able to keep my eyes on you to see your reaction. And I just know that my cheeks are flushed red, similar to before my miraculous change. "It's…" I slowly begin to stutter before I'm interrupted by you.

"Who are you?" You ask with a nearly demanding voice. To have someone you've never seen appear before you, to hug you, and to then call you out by your name. Certainly, anyone would want to know who that person was after such a sudden occurrence. "Do I know you?" You ask, slightly bending to my level and tilting your head down to better see my lowered eyes, which just initiates another round of blushes.

Damn this habit. Instead of answering out loud, I simply nod once more. But, I have to try to stop that. I have to, because you look confused yet again. It appears if you're trying to jog your memories. Trying to recognize me from the many people you have met along the way. I have to stop you from trying. I don't want you to hurt yourself. I smile both because of my own comment and at your puzzled look.

"It's…" I say in a whisper, in another attempt of letting you know exactly who I am. "It's…" I say again a little louder this time as you not so patiently wait for me to continue. "It's me." I finish thinking that that was enough to clue you in, but it looks as if I was wrong in assuming this.

"Who? I don't think I remember you?" He says squinting his eyes as he rubbed his chin in deep thought. "When did we meet?"

With an extremely bashful smile on my face, I ever so slowly begin to lift my head. As it slowly rises from its current view, I let my eyes hungrily trail your every inch from start to finish. I commence at your legs that with time lead me to your arms and chest that soon escort me to your beloved face. I first lay eyes on your moist lips that often carry a firm smirk or the smile I love so dearly. Next, I scan your cheeks and nose before getting to the real prize. Your eyes. I don't think I've ever mentioned how much I adore your eyes. Your eyes, that contain every part of your essence. Your glee, your sorrow, your fears, your triumphs, your failures. Your eyes that are always so full of determination, and so full of passion.

"A long time ago." I say barely audible to the human ear. "A very long time ago." I say, and as I notice you still studies my features, I catch myself smiling shyly, still certain that a light hue of red resided on my cheeks.

"Really?" You ask still doubtful about our first meeting. "Well, what's your name?" you say still determined to figure out who I happen to be.

This is it. This is my chance. There you are. Standing there, in front of me. Looking at me. At me with those eyes. Those eyes so full of wonderment, concern, so full of desire. The desire to discover who I truly am. This is perfect. Just the right moment to reveal myself. Now, when you're asking my name, while still concerned about finding me. This is the best time as ever. You'll be able to receive two answers at once. And once you're astonished, when you discover just who I am. Then. Then that will be my ultimate chance… for everything. For all my wishes, my dreams, my everything.

I face you completely. I look at you. Look in your eyes while I grin. I can feel my hand beginning to tremble as I start to slur my words, my nerves getting the better of me. But I can't let that stop me. Not now. So, I try to control my shaking as much as I can and take a deep breath.

"Ash….I'm Pikachu."