Returning to his home in Pallat Town, Ash Ketchum's mother Delia had decided that they would both accompany Professor Oak on his research in the Isshu region. But not before going back home to change and pack. Upon opening the door to his little home, and unexpected surprise was waiting for him.

"Pikaa!" Pikachu had leapt off of Ash's shoulder into the arms of a familiar friend.

"It's great to see you again Pikachu!" It was Misty. The water-type Gymleader of Cerulean City and long time friend.

"Wow Misty! It's awesome that you're here! But…why are you here?" asked the confused boy.

BAM! Her famous Misty mallet had just met Ash's head once again.

"Well since it's been so long after you came home but you're also leaving tomorrow so I decided to take you out," replied the red head. 'Sort of like a date', she thought.

"Alright then, let's go!" The boy was still as dense as ever. Delia had walked into the room.

"Ash! Where are your manners! This nice young girl took time out of her schedule to make plans with you. Now go take her out and I'll stay with Pikachu. Come on sweetie, I got a new brand of ketchup!" Delia told the little electric Pokemon.

"Chaa!" He cheered.

"Alright then, let's go Mist!" Taking her hand in his and partially dragging her out into town.

Unknown to Ash, Misty still had the same feeling she had for him since they met and they never left.

Their day went by quickly unfortunately for both had wanted to spend more time with each other.

"Stay here for a bit Ash," Misty told him. He nodded and she left. Minutes passed and Misty reappeared in the same pink kimono she wore once on their adventure. Those memories filled Ash's head leaving him in a daze.

BAM! Went Misty's mallet…again.

"Don't space out Ash! It's our last time to see each other before you go," she told him. Her voice had a hint of sadness to it and, although dense, Ash could hear it.

"Then let's dance Misty," he hooked their fingers together and they began to dance to the slow melody of the music.

Their gazes locked on to each other and smiles appeared on their faces. 'He's gotten taller than before, I'm actually shorter than him.' She thought.

"Hey Mist?"

"Yeah Ash?"

"I was wondering if uh…would you maybe…" his voice quivered as he tried to get his words together.

"Would I what Ash?" she asked him curiously.

A deep red blush appeared on his face as he said, "If you would um…come to Isshu with me. You know, like old times?"

"I would love to Ash, but the thing is, I'm a Gymleader now and I even surpass my sisters. Some people have decided to remove some of the gyms here in Kanto and I definitely cannot lose the Cerulean Gym. It's my home there, and even if I want to leave it all to my sisters and go with you…I just can't Ash. I'm sorry." Tears began to well up, sniffles of sadness could be heard, and the little red headed girl was crying on his chest.

"That's okay Mist, I know how you're so dedicated and with all the new problems I guess it would be hard to leave this place. I promise I'll call you as much as I can, at least once a week, okay?" He stuck out his pinky finger and she grabbed it with hers.

"Thanks Ash, you know, for a dense idiot you can really make a girl happy."

"You mean you're happy now because of me?"

"Of course, remember all those times we travelled together? That's when I felt the happiest."

"Me too Misty. Me too."

They danced that night away, he then escorted her home. Just before she got inside her house, a peck on the lips is what she gave him.

"That's your goodbye present, please don't forget me Ash."

"I never have Misty," he kissed her with happiness and sadness. A second passed and they broke it.

"I'll never forget my promise to you Misty," he whispered to her.

He ran home, considering the time, he also shouted, "I'LL COME BACK FOR YOU!"

And when she heard that, all she could think of was her idiot.

I thank my sis LeafxGreenx3 for giving me the idea of Misty and Ash spending a day together after he left that Dawn girl (thank you Arceus!)!