23 April 2005
Dear Misty,
Of course I still think about you! To be honest, I kept your handkerchief with me till now, and I never let go of it. I like to keep things that remind me of good old times, I guess.
It's great to hear that you've got everything under control over there. Brock and I actually worried about you and wondered how you're going, sometimes. Hopefully your sisters will come back from their world tour soon, and then you can come back to travel with us again. By the way, how long are they gone for? And don't worry – I'll make sure to be on the lookout for the Nurse Joy you mentioned! I'll definitely thank her for taking care of you and stuff.
Oh please, Mist, don't ever mention food to me! Now you've got my stomach going! Haha. But wow, has Brock's list of recipes expanded. He's cooked stuff in the past few days that I'd never even seen in my life, and the taste was absolutely incredible. But don't you think you're just going a little bit overboard with what you're saying about my stomach? Oh, well – at least it's nowhere close to being as loud as you when you're angry. You should really search up a Pokémon called 'Exploud', if you're curious about it. Just kidding! Please don't kill me with your mallet when I come back from this region! ^^
Erm, Misty, of course I miss you. You're my best friend, after all. I just didn't wanna tell Brock that I'm writing these letters to you at the time, because I knew he'd make a big deal out if it, and that it would probably carry on to both May and Max. May's the type to go on for hours about romance, so I didn't really wanna get her started. But too late for that – Brock caught sight of me writing this to you after I finished the second paragraph, and now May's squealing by herself somewhere else in the Pokémon Center. Funny thing is, that Brock saw me writing this after Max pulled him away from Nurse Joy and towards me, because both of them were curious about 'how my behavior's been changing these last few days' and stuff.
It's kinda obvious from what I've just said anyway, but I'd like you to know that your role of keeping Brock in line when he sees some girls has been taken over by Max. But at least he leaves the bones in Brock's ears intact!
Misty, I'm not exactly the richest person in the world, y'know. Paying back the price of one bike is enough trouble, but two? Gimme a break, will ya?
But in any case, May's coming along just fine these days. She's got some more confidence now, but she's still got some work to do in keeping a clear head during battle, as well as decision-making.
We actually ran into those Team Rocket goons a few hours ago. They were dressed up as clowns, make-up and everything. They were actually really good disguises as well; had us completely fooled! But it was no problem. Same old, same old. : )
Thanks for all your best wishes, Misty! I've been thinking about writing a letter to mom, but…I thought that if I did, then she'd maybe ask if I'm also writing letters to you. That would've been embarrassing, to say the least. And don't mention those things! I'm already humiliated enough as it is! Hehe.
I really should go now. May keeps on trying to peep over my shoulder even though I know she's behind me. She's done it twice, and I can somehow sense her attempting a third.
See ya later, Misty, and Pikachu says hi!
From Ash.
28 April 2005
Dear Ash,
Are you serious? You…you actually kept it? Sorry. My handwriting's going squiggly all of a sudden after I read that line. I'm just so happy!
But I'm afraid I have some disappointing news: my sisters are gonna be gone for a whole year. After all, it's a 'world tour', not a regional one which would take just a matter of weeks to complete. So here I am, all by my lonesome, with pretty much nothing to do but to sit and wait for trainers as they come along…or rescue Psyduck from the pool. Yeah, I haven't taught him how to swim, yet. It's getting kinda depressing. Tracey occasionally drops by every now and then, though, and helps me with stuff around the gym. Oh, and guess what? Your mom called by earlier yesterday, and said she'd visit me in a few days' time! It sure would be great to see her again.
For your information, mister, due to my boredom, I've just searched up 'Exploud' on the computer, and there came up a picture showing it in all its big-mouthed glory. Don't worry, Ash Ketchum. I won't be prepared to strike you with my mallet. There'll be something big and nasty waiting for you, instead! Hehehe…just kidding, Ash. ^^
You should actually feel grateful to yourself and to me for these letters, if your behavior's been changing! Finally you're actually set on the road to actually growing up to become a man! I hope. Haha. But do tell Max to make sure to leave some bones intact for me! :D
Oh for the love of Mew, Ash, you're still so ever dense! If you really wanna know how I feel about my bike, then just go and ask Brock for his opinion! I think you'll find yourself to be pleasantly surprised. ;)
Wow, it seems like you're having a blast up there. Get it? Blast? Hehe…ok, I admit that was a kinda bad joke on my part. Give May a shot at sending those numskulls packing, next time! I'm sure she'd be able to handle it on her own!
Speaking of your mother…I think I'll actually show her the letters you wrote to me! I can't wait to see the look on her face when she finds out that her own son has been sending letters to his friend, but not to his own mother! :P
Wow. Could that be some sort of psychic power coming from you? From you, of all people, Ash Ketchum? I'd better tell this from Sabrina, next time she zaps in with Haunter. She's been a real help to me the last few weeks after I came back to the gym. She says she wants to repay us for what we did for her that day.
Gotta go now. You-know-who has fallen into the pool by accident again.
Miss you, and I miss Pikachu even more. ; )
Misty.
A/N: I've been kind of overextending myself in terms of the number of new fics I've released, including this one and my KOTOR former oneshot story which I've now expanded. I'll try to fit in the time for this one when I have some, as well as work on the next chapter of Book IV of my Chosen One series.