I don't own Pokemon, but I do own Eve.

Chapter 12: Trying To Heal!

A month had passed since Eve was born and Ash was finishing his recovery from having her.

He found it hard at first to take care of her by himself, but he got used to it after a while.

When he had moments to himself while she was asleep, he thought back to the day she was born and how he heard Dawn's voice cheering him on despite being dead.

He was trying to think of a way of how he was able to hear her voice especially when he was about to quit pushing.

He shook the thought from his head before carrying on with his day.

(In Heaven)

Dawn was watching this and was wondering if he heard her when she tried to give some moral support from heaven.

"Looks like you helped him through everything, Dawn." said Arceus, looking at her.

"I guess, but it was mostly Ash that did it." said Dawn, looking up at it.

"He was about to give up on pushing until he heard your voice. If it weren't for you, he would be up here with you instead of being with his daughter." said Arceus, before leaving her alone.

"Really? So I helped him despite being dead? But how?" asked Dawn, thinking of how it could've happened before watching Ash and Eve again.

(Back On Earth)

Ash was lying in bed after a long day with taking care of Eve and looked over to where Dawn used to sleep in his bed.

"I wish that you hadn't left me. I don't know if I can raise Eve without you, but I know you'll be in my heart. I'm trying, Dawn. I'm trying so hard for you and Eve. I love you with all my heart, Dawn." said Ash, before falling asleep.

(Back In Heaven)

"Oh, Ash. I know you're trying. You're trying to heal after everything and I'm sorry about leaving you with raising Eve alone. I love you with all my heart too. I'll keep an eye on the both of you. You can count on me." said Dawn, closing her eyes and sighing as she relaxed a little before opening her eyes to keep watch of Ash and Eve.

Hope you enjoyed Chapter 12! Sorry for the long wait. Too many papers in college. Will try to update and finish this by Mother's Day. See ya later!

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