So remember when I said that this story would be ending in January? Yea...I lied. School has gotten to me and I felt like I owed you guys something because I don't want to be that person who leaves everything half done. I made the mistake of starting too many stories at once, and Poke Reunion is my baby. But there are other stories on the way, other stories that haven't even been posted yet. I have a lot in store for you guys and I'm even delving into the world of smut, something I haven't written in a very long time.
Like I said before, Poke Reunion is my baby, something that I started a while ago and never expected to become this big to me. I absolutely love Pokemon, but all good things must come to an end. As Adam Levine once sang, "Even the sun sets in Paradise". But now worries! After this story ends, I'll finish Trouble in Paradise, then start back up with Those High School Sweethearts. I'll also be updating my HP stories and my TVD story (rated M), so be sure to check those out! Now, some info about the actual chapter.
I split this chapter up because first of all, I felt that I needed to post something and I didn't want to keep you guys waiting. Second of all, this kind of sets the tone, making it sweet, but also dark and ominous, for Gary and Ash's showdown. I foreshadow quite a lot in this chapter so it shouldn't be too hard to guess what's going to happen, but you'll just have to wait and see. This just basically breaks down each couple in this story and gives them a few paragraphs to shine and really show what's going on in their minds...so I hope you guys enjoy!
Now enough with my insistent rambling, and let's get on with this chapter!
~Deepika
Chapter 10: The Final Day pt. 1
Misty woke up with a slight feeling of shock. Seven days had passed by in a flash, and it wasn't as bad as she thought it would be with a certain raven haired demon in the midst of it all. The redhead honestly couldn't believe that today was the day of the reunion and that everyone would be all dressed up but also packed up to leave in the morning or late night. She felt slightly hollow at the thought of leaving her friends but she was also happy because now she would be able to go home, move into a new house with Gary, and then start to plan their wedding. That was a secret that she hadn't told any of her friends. Even though she and Gary had been dating for five years, they were still living in a small apartment that was right next door to the gym. But now, she and Gary were ready to move on to the next step and live in an actual house that also wasn't far from the Cerulean gym. Getting out of bed, Misty pulled on a robe to warm her bare body and headed into the shower, unaware of a pair of brown eyes staring after her.
Gary had awoken before Misty and had taken to watching her sleep, relishing in the fact that she looked so peaceful when she was in deep slumber. Her body was completely relaxed and her lips turned up into a gentle smile. He loved watching her sleep and it gave him time to think about what he was going to do today. Shifting his body to the other side, the young professor glanced at his discarded pants that contained the slip of paper that would basically dictate his future. He didn't want to do it, but he loved Misty and would do anything for her. Misty knew nothing of the note; only the flowers that had been placed in the room by Smithie. Her expression had been angry and she was ready to go storm off to Ash's room, but Gary had made sure that their last night in this room was perfect, sweet, and gentle. Gary had made sure that she went to sleep happy so that when the time came, she wouldn't be too angry at him.
He had taken the time to memorize every feature of her and try to keep that in mind when he finally went to go confront Ash. Gary knew it would upset Misty but he needed to do this, not only for himself, but for the two of them. Gary was tired of Ash coming in the way of their relationship and it was time to end it once and for all. While stuck in a trance of deep thought, Gary didn't hear the bathroom door open and close. A warm source entered his proximity and it only took him a second to register that his lovely fiancé was sitting on his lap in her fluffy bathrobe, her carrot orange hair messily tied up and her feet curled up towards him. She smiled a dazzling smile; one that sent him to cloud nine and almost made him give up the idea of meeting Ash before the party. Gary sighed as she nuzzled his neck, planting a soft kiss at the crook, making him wrap his arms around her waist and pull her closer.
The feeling just wouldn't go away. The lingering feeling of something foreboding, the feeling of a solid pit of dread making its way into her stomach; something just wasn't right. May Hayden was usually an optimist. But she was also very good at making judgments and judging people. She was open minded but not to the point of naivety. But the one thing that May prided herself in her ability to follow her instincts and have them work in her favor. Right now her instincts were saying to watch the reunion because something bad was going to happen there.
She had been tossing and turning the whole night in her and Drew's bed, falling asleep and waking up over and over, not really able to catch some shut eye. The female Hayden was currently snuggled under the covers and in Drew's arms as the latter slept soundly and was unaware of the turmoil going through her mind. May had looked over everything and coordinated the whole party by herself with the occasional help from Marina and Dawn. She had pride in this party and wanted more than anything to have it perfect without a hitch. A slight groan from above her was heard and the brunette looked up to see her husband wake up and groggily blink his eyes in an effort to wake up. She composed herself and put on a small smile, trying to spare him the worry of something so trivial that probably wouldn't happen in the first place.
Drew yawned and shifted his body over so he was facing his wife. His eyes scanned her face and he frowned as he noticed the worry in her eyes and the stress lines all over her face. Holding back a sigh, Drew leaned forward and brushed his lips over her cheek. She offered him a weak smile as if still trying to assure him that she was fine. He shook his head in slight amusement and kissed her nose then grabbed her hand and heaved her forward so they were both sitting up on the bed. May sighed in contentment and snuggled her head into Drew's chest, the covers falling off and revealing their bare bodies. Drew glanced over at the clock and was disappointed to see that they had to be up and ready in an hour and a half, and knowing the both of them, they would take the whole time to get ready. May too had noticed the time and, by then, had fully removed the sheets from her body, giving Drew a full view. She noticed him staring and a smirk rose to her lips making Drew frown and stand up. May's eyes unconsciously drifted down his body and he smirked as she stared at him. They both came close to each other and then May quickly broke away and ran for the bathroom but not before Drew grabbed her by the waist and held her bridal style. May squealed but stopped when he pressed a brief kiss to her lips and cheeks, both heading into the bathroom.
An hour later, the two made their way downstairs and were pleasantly surprised that Leaf was the only one downstairs. She was sitting in the kitchen eating a banana while talking to Smithie. May had just gone into the kitchen to grab something out of the fridge but had stopped when she heard Leaf and Smithie talking. It felt intrusive to interrupt a private conversation so May just turned away and headed back to the living room where Drew had made his place on the couch. Surprised the brunette was back so early, he gave her a questioning look, but she shook her head and looked away. Footsteps echoed on the wooden stairs and the Hayden duo looked up to see Misty and Gary sleepily make their way downstairs. Gary was looking slightly tense while Misty was too sleepy to even care where she was going, which would explain how she would have almost tripped on the last step had Gary not been there to catch her.
"Good morning you two," May greeted her friends, who just blearily nodded back. Right behind them was Marina and Jimmy who were both wide awake. Marina was fully dressed as if heading out to a business conference, clad in a burgundy turtleneck sleeveless sweater dress and black tights and high heels, while Jimmy was just in house clothes. Perking an eyebrow, May voiced her question. "Mar, where are you going dressed up all fancy-like?" May asked and Marina smiled gently.
"I have a business meeting but I'll be back in the afternoon. It's about my modeling career," Marina clarified and May nodded thoughtfully while Drew dozed on her shoulder. Misty and Gary had made their selves comfortable on the other loveseat couch, talking quietly to each other. Misty looked slightly upset while Gary looked apologetic and pleading. The four other inhabitants of the room looked at each other worriedly as their voices got a bit louder.
"But why do you have to go? I want us to come in together," Misty pleaded with her fiancée. Gary sighed and held her hands in his, slowly thumbing the engagement ring that adorned her finger. "It would feel wrong to just walk in without you," Misty added, her voice taking on a slight whine.
"Mist, it'll only be for a while. I'll be back in time for the actual greeting and stuff," Gary groaned while Misty bit her lip. "I won't be long, I swear. The last thing I want is for people to see you alone and guys to come up and swoon you," Gary smiled softly and Misty finally conceded, having pity on the love of her life. She glared at him, but it was a stern mother kind of stare which told him that he better keep his promise.
Seeing that everything was fine, Marina headed out while Jimmy just flopped onto the one seat arm chair. Now all that was left was for Dawn, Paul, Soledad, Harley, Brock, and Suzy to wake up. No one was really willing to wait for Ash since having him downstairs while everyone else was there would just ensure an inevitable fight. The couples looked at each other, shocked that it was already the last day. Time had gone by so fast and no one knew what was going to happen. May's expression was still worried no matter how many times Drew told her that he would make sure nothing happened. Her arms were crossed along her midsection and her shoulder was the home to Drew's sleeping head.
Half an hour later, Soledad and Harley along with Brock and Suzy had made their way downstairs. May received a text from Dawn saying she wasn't feeling well and Paul was staying with her. Shrugging her shoulders lightly to wake up Drew, May stood up to stretch before leading the whole gang to the dining room where a luxurious breakfast would be served shortly. This time, however, there were no awkward seating arrangements so the idle chit chat was low and enjoyable, foreshadowing an inevitable spark during the reunion. After a delicious breakfast that should really have been called a buffet, the idols and stars of the pokemon world exchanged their goodbyes before breaking off. May was glad that everything was going according to plan and she was glad that nothing out of the ordinary seemed to be happy.
She and Drew got up together as the last ones and helped the butlers clear off the dishes despite their continuous refusals. May kissed her husband before pulling on her shades and heading outside of their mansion and out front to greet the decorators and everyone who would be helping with the last minute details of the event. Clad in a tube top, biker shorts, sneakers, and a high ponytail, the brunette was almost an exact replica of her ten year old self who had just started out on her journey. How much time had changed her and all her group of friends. Everyone had begun to pair off and begin their own lives together, as a family; something that May hoped to do one day. She was excited to finally have this event occur, far too tired for her own good of all the Ash drama that had surrounded her and her friends for the past week. May sighed audibly then composed herself as she led the decorators to the great hall where the actual dinner and socializing would be taking place. As she went on and on about the decorations to the party, she just couldn't help feeling like she had forgotten something...something important.
Harley and Soledad were walking in the rose garden when they spotted Gary Oak talking on his Pokédex about something. Not being close enough inhibited their full understanding, but it was obvious that Gary was extremely frustrated. Neither of them had ever seen the brunette professor so riled up about something, except when it came to Misty. Usually, the thought would have struck them, or at least Soledad, weird, but the fact of the matter was that Gary had been on a short fuse when it came to the Ash and Misty topic that it wasn't really out of the ordinary to see the promising professor like this. Not wanting to be obvious, Soledad nodded a greeting to Gary who had just seen them. Soledad's purple haired husband was still staring so Soledad nudged his shoulder and Harley waved a bit too enthusiastically. However, Gary was once more engrossed in his conversation and paid no attention to it.
Walking past, Soledad hit Harley on the shoulder and rolled her eyes good-naturedly when he pouted and rubbed his arm. She sighed and turned to him, her arms on his chest and his arms around her waist. While most people thought him to be too feminine and annoying, Soledad found him beautiful and persistent to the point where some may think it annoying. While she was calm and wise, Harley was passionate and carefree; not really minding whatever came out of his mouth. That was what made him the perfect match for her; they balanced each other out while not dousing the other one too much. Besides, Harley had grown over the years and it was obvious to see where his toned muscles were, and since he no longer wore the ridiculous Cacturne getup, Harley actually looked quite masculine. It also helped that his hair was now short and went a little past his ears; the scruff on his face only added to the effect. Said man brushed his lips along her cheek, his dark stubble pricking her silky soft skin.
"Sol, hon, you're killing me here. I can't read your face right now," Harley murmured softly, pressing a feather light touch onto her jaw line. Soledad closed her eyes as she relished the feeling of the love of her life's lips on her body, igniting a tormenting storm inside of her body that she fought to keep down. Her cool and calm exterior always cracked and weakened when it came to Harley, and when Harley's thumb began rubbing her almost flat belly, the peach haired woman almost lost it. Gripping fistfuls of his shirt, Soledad kissed his lips and smiled softly.
"May's been looking worried these past few days. She tries to hide it but I can see it even when she thinks that no one notices. I've seen Drew looking at her as well; he's beginning to become concerned," Soledad clarified and Harley's eyes brightened in understanding. They were a tight-knit family and he and Soledad acted as the parents of the dysfunctional group; it had always been that way. It was no secret that Soledad had always harbored motherly affection for May and especially Drew. The grasshead and the respected peach haired woman went way back, all the way to Drew's roots of coordinating. That fact alone made it obvious that the both of them were close friends and when Soledad had met May, there had been an instant motherly affection. She had always offered the younger brunette advice, whether it was coordinating or boy (Drew) advice. So it was only obvious that Soledad would be worried for her two favorite children of sorts. Her normally calm exterior was cracking and the worry was showing. Harley leaned down and kissed her lips.
"Sol, they'll be fine. Everyone will be fine, guaranteed. You know that May and Drew would never let anything bad happen," the purple haired man reassured his wife. Soledad sighed and hugged her husband, happy that she had him as her rock. He was the only one who could calm her down or reassure her whenever she went into slight panic mode. A soft giggle escaped Soledad's lips and Harley looked at her, a smile tugging at his own lips.
"Look, the sky's starting to turn pink and purple even though the sun is still up...it's almost like how you proposed to me," Soledad whispered, a faint blush invading her cheeks. Harley grinned and turned her around so her back was facing his chest and his hands were able to caress her still slightly flat stomach. It was weird that so much time had occurred but she knew that in a few minutes they had to go back to get ready.
Dawn groaned as she got up from her haven of soft sheets. She had been feeling like crap the whole day and she honestly didn't want to do anything. She was sore (from more than one thing) and cranky and miserable. Her stomach was woozy and her head was pounding as if two steel doors were closing on either side of it. It was dark in the room since the light bothered her, and the bluenette was shocked when a shadow loomed behind her. Softly gasping, she was relieved to see Paul, an apologetic look written on his face. He held two pills of aspirin and a glass of water.
Thankful, she accepted the medication and gulped it down, the drugs already doing their work. She gave him a kiss on the cheek and a ghost of a smile appeared on his lips. Dawn gawked as she noticed the time, but due to the still painful headache and stomach, she took her time getting out. Paul looked over at her worriedly as she struggled to maintain upright and not collapse. "Are you ok?" he asked, his voice a soft whisper as to not aggravate Dawn's head. Dawn shot him a strained smile and nodded, not wanting to miss this dinner for anything.
"I'm fine...I'm sure I'll get over the nausea. I've just got to move around; no need to worry," she replied and Paul nodded, not entirely convinced. Dawn looked at her boyfriend and rolled her eyes though her smile gave her away. "I promise I'll come right back if I feel really sick. Honestly; don't worry!" Dawn laughed a little and Paul sighed, as he pulled her to him and kissed her tenderly on the lips. They pulled away smiling though Dawn eventually pulled away to get ready.
"You be careful with Ash around there. I didn't trust him back then, and I certainly don't trust him now," Paul said softy and Dawn sighed, tears threatening to spring to her eyes. Ash had been her best friend and her rock throughout the years and it really hurt her to see him act like this, all because of one girl. One girl who had given him a chance and he had royally screwed it up. Dawn ran a hand through her hair and gave Paul a small smile that reflected the sadness in her eyes.
An hour later, Dawn stood in front of the mirror admiring her reflection. No, she wasn't self-absorbed, but she also wasn't a low-self-esteemed person either. Dawn was wearing a short above the knee blue dress. The bust was a sparkly royal blue that shined when the light reflected off of it. The skirt part of it was a dark navy blue that was longer in the back than in the front and had a silk material over the softer material that touched her skin. Her blue hair was tied up into an elegant knot on the top of her head with a few reluctant strands sticking out. She wore peep toe navy pumps and a locket that bore the promise ring Paul and given her a year ago and her six pokeballs. She also wore the gold charm bracelet that Paul had given her for her birthday the first year they had started dating. Her makeup was light and her lips were a Barbie pink. The bluenette turned around to see Paul, who was now the same height as her when she wore her heels, standing behind her, holding his bowtie helplessly. A smile curved her lips and brought the light back into her eyes that had been dull for a good portion of the day.
As Dawn busied herself with Paul's tie, Paul decided to examine his girlfriend. How he had been blessed with someone like her was beyond him, but he would never ever take her for granted. Seeing her almost form a relationship with Ash had convinced him to not waste time and let her go. She looked beautiful tonight and the fact that this beautiful creature would be standing next to him tonight made his heart race and his palms slightly sweat. People thought he felt nothing but anger; if only they could see him now. Never in his life had Paul ever felt this way about someone- someone to challenge him, keep him on his toes, make his insides tingle when they smiled at him, never had his heart flutter when they complimented him. Never had anyone ever made his heart constrict with pain when they cried or made him want to move Heaven and Hell just to see that sparkling smile again. It was then that Paul realized that he loved Dawn; not just loved, but needed, wanted forever- and those were pretty big words for the onyx haired Pokemon Master.
Dawn noticed the pensive look on Paul's face but decided not to comment. She also decided not to tell him that she had actually finished tying his tie for at least two minutes. The bluenette had relished the fact that she would keep her hands on Paul's chest without him grumbling or telling her to let go. Seeing Paul in deep thought was nothing new, but it worried her because it meant that he was either thinking about her, Ash, or her and Paul. Mentally shaking her head, Dawn lightly squeezed her boyfriend's shoulder and smiled widely as he took her hand and led her out of the room.
"Can you zip up my zipper?" May asked, making her way to Drew and pushing her brunette hair over one shoulder, revealing the back of the sexy number she was currently wearing. It was a classic red tube dress that cinched at her stomach, revealing her stunning figure, and flowed down to mid thigh. The fabric was bunched to her right the skirt part of it had a layer of frilly red fabric. It was a low back and Drew had to catch his breath when her black stiletto heels (which gave the illusion that her cream legs went on forever) clanked over to him. The back of the dress was just as fitting as the front; her back assets were definitely defined and left very little to the imagination. May's brunette hair was curled to perfect waves that flowed over her shoulder. Her eyes were a neutral look with thick black winged liner and some liner on her waterline. Dark red lips and light blush finished the look. Her wrist adorned her pokemon charm bracelet and she wore her engagement and wedding ring.
The green haired man hugged her waist from behind and let his hands stroke her waist as they made their way up her back leaving tingles as his feather light touch ignited a path of passion that left her knees almost shaking. All while the zipper reach its destination on her mid back, Drew's hot breath was on her neck and his lips pressed firmly onto her neck as he finished and his hands were on her shoulder blades moving up and down. May's breath caught in her throat and she had to swallow several times before being able to talk.
"Drew..." May gasped as his lips traveled further down. Grabbing his hands May pulled away and turned herself around so she was facing Drew. His face was slightly flushed and his green eyes dark with lust. Smiling coyly, May slowly buttoned his shirt, making sure to leave two open, and pat down his shirt so there were no wrinkles. His silk green shirt that was tucked into his black dress pants along with the loose red tie gave him a bad boy look and his floppy green hair only added to the effect. Pressing a kiss to his lips May pulled away and grabbed his hand, comically pulling his towards the door. Chuckling softly, Drew gave in and let her pull him out the door and shook his head, knowing that although she was mature and an amazing wife, she would always be the same kid May at heart.
Soledad and Harley made it back to their room in the mansion with a few hours to spare. Soledad had gone to get ready but Harley decided to lay down on the bed and just rest. He had been feeling tired and emotionally exhausted for the past few days, but he knew it was worth it. Tonight, the press would undoubtedly be there, and he and Soledad planned to make the announcement of Soledad's pregnancy in front of everyone. He knew it was May and Drew's night, but it was also Soledad's night, and they had actually received the news of the baby exactly one month ago. Running his hand through his short purple hair, Harley closed his eyes, letting himself drift off to sleep.
Meanwhile, Soledad was busy getting ready. Slipping into her one shoulder coral cocktail dress, the mother-to-be was a stunning sight to see. The front of the dress had the illusion of crinkled fabric in huge bunches that went diagonal, but looked beautiful and helped to hide the small bump already forming. The one shoulder strap was the same color but was in the shape of flowers that went all the way around her shoulder blades and down the back where it connected to the back of the dress that was smooth and normal-looking and had a concealed zipper. The dress ended around the middle of her back but it was modest enough that she looked mature. The actual dress ended a little below mid thigh and she wore her pokemon charm bracelet that shined against dress. Her usual ensemble of a wedding ring and engagement was on and she wore some nude pumps that completed her outfit. Her peach hair was up in a high ponytail and her eyes had a nude look with dark red lips, thick black liner on her top, brown liner on her waterline, and dramatic false lashes.
Stepping outside the bathroom where she was getting ready, the peach haired coordinator was greeted by the sight of her husband who was looking adorable as he slept. Resisting the urge to squeal, Soledad smiled and went over to the dresser where she laid out his suit. Deciding that she was hungry, Soledad called room service and ordered, making sure that there was enough to feed her and Harley. Finally accomplishing everything she needed to, Soledad decided to sit down on the chair and just watch Harley, knowing that she loved the man more than anything in the world. They had started out as childhood best friends and grown into lovers. It didn't matter that Harley had been a crazed somewhat psychopath before. All that mattered was that he changed and he now loved Drew and May as his children and family. Because that was what they were; a family- and Soledad could never imagine her family without any of the other three people there.
As if feeling the heat of her stare, Harley stirred in his sleep and eventually cracked an eye open, a tired smile forming on his lips when he met her bright pink eyes. His mouth opened but a yawn overtook him and he stretched slowly, revealing the muscles he had gained with years of working out. Once gaining his senses, Harley smiled widely at the sight of Soledad; noting the suit on the bed, he got up quickly- shirtless, mind you- and grabbed it, making his way to the bathroom.
She was beautiful. Actually, she was more than beautiful; she was a goddess, and he could never for the life of him figure out how he deserved an amazing creature like her. She was in her own league and he always had to remind himself to not take her for granted. Looking at her now, Gary Oak knew he would never take the soon to be Mrs. Oak for granted ever again. After spending a whole week of Ash trying to win Misty back, the young professor would make sure to tell his lovely fiancé that he loved her as much as he could; to make sure that she knew how much she meant to him and how much she had really changed his life.
Misty was wearing a simple, pure blue one strapped skintight dress that hugged her body in all the right places. She wore black stilettos and a chunky bracelet on one hand and her pokemon bracelet on the other hand. She had on huge pearl earrings and a pearl choker necklace. Her hair was elegantly curled and piled up on her head but her swooped bangs that had grown into one giant bang was still straight but was styled so it wrapped around her forehead and fell near to her eyebrows. Her makeup was a subtle black smoky eye that had just enough pop as to bring definition to her eyes but not make her look like she was punk.
Walking over to her fiancé, Misty just stared as he had his slacks low on his hips and his dress shirt unbuttoned and wide open. His abs were just begging to have someone stare at them all day, but as Gary told her, he had to be somewhere. As much as she wanted to walk with him and make sure everyone knew that he was hers, Misty knew that whatever Gary had to do was important by the look in his eyes. Swallowing the nervous lump in her throat, Misty tried to calm the butterflies that were fluttering in her stomach. Something was going to happen tonight- she had a gut feeling. Gary kissed her forehead, long and gently and slowly rubbed her arms up and down, as if feeling her for the last time. She pulled him closer to her body so they were chest to chest and she kissed him like there was no tomorrow. Tangling her hands in his chestnut spikes, they pulled apart and magnetized together once more.
"Misty, babe," Gary panted as he pulled apart. Misty snapped back into reality and stepped back, thinking he didn't like it. As if reading her thoughts, Gary came into her proximity again, and his scent overtook her senses and sent them on overdrive. "Misty, I love you baby, you know I do. But I have to go and you're distracting me!" His voice took on a slight whine at the end and Misty resisted the urge to laugh. Kissing him one last time, she slowly buttoned his shirt and then pulled away from him to hand him his belt. Gary took it, all the love he felt for her shining in his chocolate eyes.
"Be careful," the carrot-head whispered against her lover's lips as he nodded and finished dressing himself. Finally grabbing his suit jacket, Gary walked out the door, his signature wave the last thing she saw of him. Tears threatened to spill from her eyes; she didn't like this feeling of something going horribly wrong, but she knew it was silly. She was just suffering from separation anxiety, she assured herself, and she felt like a pansy. Clearing her throat loudly, she heard her footsteps echo around the empty hotel room and stop in front of the mirror. Misty shook her head; she was a strong and confident woman and everyone knew she was engaged to Gary. Besides, he promised to be there for the press, and Gary didn't break his promises. So then why did she feel as if something wasn't right?
Stay tuned for part 2 coming soon!