Disclaimer: I do not own Pokémon or any of its characters. I only own Lilly Revere, her mother (who will remained unnamed), and my precious laptop.

Just like the last chapter, this does not follow any of the previous chapters! This is just a holiday chapter that my mind happened to form!

Ages:

Lilly- 15

Professor Oak- 50

Ash and Gary-10

*Whoosh*

….

*BOOM!*

*Crack!*

*Whoosh*

*BOOM! BOOM!*

Fireworks exploded in the night sky above the Lab followed by the sounds of awe from the residents of Pallet town. Soon, a purple screamer lit up the sky, followed by a red and white one that was made to look like a Pokéball. Many children were currently running around the icy fields of the Lab, shooting party poppers and snap dragons all the while laughing in the night. Adults mingled closer to the Lab, grazing on the various snacks that were set up on multicolored party tables, occasionally wishing another a happy New Year. Lilly could be seen walking back outside with two new party platters balanced in her arms. Her long black hair had slightly curled in the night's icy wind and the dark purple knitted beanie she had on didn't prevent it from curling any more. A purple scarf of the same color blew in the wind as she continued on her way towards party tables. Shivering slightly under her black trench coat, Delia Ketchum was a welcome sight when she removed one of the platters from her arms.

"You look like you needed some help my dear!"

Lilly smiled at Ms. Ketchum, "Yes ma'am, thank you."

Delia shook her head at the teen, "Sweetheart, just call me Delia. Ms. Ketchum makes me sound old!"

Both females laughed as they made their way over to the party table and set down the platters.

"These will last, oh I don't know, five minutes?"

Delia laughed at Lilly's remark, "You're right."

Lilly scanned the crowds, looking for anyone she recognized. A few older residents caught her eye, but none that she knew on a personal level. Lilly turned towards Delia.

"Do you know where Ash and Gary are? I haven't wished them a happy New Year yet."

Just as Delia was about to open her mouth, two shouts came from behind Lilly, causing her to look over her shoulder.

Delia laughed, "Speak of the devils and they shall come!"

Lilly was soon wrapped up in two different pairs of arms.

"Hello Ash, hello Gary."

Both boys looked up at Lilly, "Hey Lilly!"

Realizing they both said the same thing at the same time, both boys stopped and glared at the other. Feeling the tension building, Lilly laughed and pulled them off her.

"So, did you guys make a New Year's resolution?"

Both Ash and Gary nodded their heads, but only Ash specified, "YEAH! I'm going to be the BEST Pokémon Master there is!"

Lilly giggled and ruffled Ash's hair, "Wasn't that your resolution for last year?"

Ash pouted and looked away as Gary spoke, "Well, I made two resolutions this year."

Lilly raised an eyebrow at him, "Oh really?"

Gary nodded his head and smirked in Ash's direction, "My first one is to be a better Pokémon Master than Ashy-boy-"

"HEY!"

"While my second resolution," at this he looks back to Lilly, "Is to convince you to be my girlfriend."

Lilly rolled her eyes, "The day I go out with you is the day pigs will fly."

Gary gained a confused look, "What's a pig?"

Lilly blinked, "Uh….never mind."

"10"

"9"

Ash, Gary, and Lilly looked up towards the large clock that was situated on the side of the Lab. The countdown had begun and currently, everyone had moved away from the party tables to stand around the clock.

"8"

"7"

"6"

Ash looked over towards Lilly, "Hey Sis?"

Lilly looked over towards Ash, "Hmm?"

"5"

"4"

"What was your New Year's resolution?" asked Ash.

Lilly blinked for a moment before looking back over at the clock.

"3"

"My resolution?"

"2"

"Is to make the most of my time while I'm here with everyone I love."

"1"

"HAPPY NEW YEAR!"

A multitude of fireworks launched themselves into the air, illuminating the night sky. Air horns filled the darkness whenever the shouts of 'Happy New Year!' did not. Lilly smiled softly down at the two boys who were watching the firework display with awe.

'This will be the one of the last New Year's they will have before their journey begins.' She thought with a sigh.

Lilly glanced back up at the sky.

"Happy New Year, boys." she mumbled.

A.N. Happy New Year Everyone and Happy Birthday to ME!

And a note to everyone, if more than half of our resolutions came true, we would all be skinny, non-smoker's running marathons! Just thought that was a funny fact of life!