"Ring ring ring, ring ring ring, phone call! Phone call! Ring ring ring, ring ring ring, phone ca-" The phones tune cut off as an adolescent red-head picked up the receiver. "Hello, this is Misty of Cerulean Gym speaking." "Mist! Long time no chat!" exclaimed a loud, but familiar voice through the phone. Misty was first surprised by this, but quickly figured out who was on the other end. "Ash Ketchum! You have a lot to explain! Do you know how long it's been since we've seen each other!?" She heard a chuckle from him which only further fueled her rage. "What are you laughing about?!" she screamed. Ash sighed, "You haven't changed a bit have you Mist?" Misty's anger dissipated in an instant to be replaced by that of bashfulness. "W-what about you? What have you been doing the time we've been apart?" she asked. "Well, not a lot of people know, but I am by title a Pokémon Master now."
Misty fell out of her chair at this sudden news. "Misty? You OK? I heard a crash." Misty pushed herself from the floor and grabbed the phone. "Y-you're a what?" "A Pokémon Master." Misty collected her thoughts before continuing any further. "Where are you right now?" she asked. "Pallet town." "So why are you calling me? Do you have some official business with me since you're the Champion?" She heard another chuckle before he answered. "I would only have that kind of duty if I accepted the Champion position. I only wanted the title of Pokémon Master, but that's not what I called you for." Misty, who finally calmed down asked, "Then what did you call me for? I'm certainly not going to lend you my bike!" This time she heard a different, deeper laugh. "Is Brock with you? What is Brock doing in Pallet Town?"
"I was just about to get to that. Misty, how would you like to revisit Alto Mare with Brock and I?" Misty tensed up at the name of that town. While her memories of the town were amazing, there was one key moment that gave her a bitter taste in her mouth. "Why Alto Mare?" she asked quietly. "There are some things that I left unattended to when we first visited and figured I should tie up loose ends while I have time." "Why bring Brock and I along?" "Why wouldn't I?" Ash asked surprised. "You guys are my oldest friends! It wouldn't feel right to go by myself or with anyone else!
Misty, having lost the will to fight caved. "Fine, when do we leave?" "We leave in exactly a week and we'll be staying for a while." Misty sighed, "There is still the problem of leaving the gym for so long. Unlike Brock, I don't have anyone reliable to rely on." "Don't you worry your little red head Misty, I've already taken care of that for you. Also, thanks Misty, this means a lot to me." Misty blushed bright red. "As long as it's for you…" she whispered quietly. "What was that Mist? I didn't catch that last bit." Misty smiled. "I said I need to go make preparations. I'll see you next week!" she said hanging up the phone.