Cartoonfan: Thanks for all the reviews in the last chapter. Hope you like this one.
Ch. 8 His Reactions And The Reactions Of Others.
Ash was starting to get worried. It had been two hours since Pikachu and Noctowl left. May seemed have gotten worse over the time. Her face was still pale and her lips showed slight breathing.
Ash was just starting to give up hope when Nurse Joy and Officer Jeni came running. Closely behind was Misty and Brock who ran straight towards Ash. However, as Nurse Joy came by, they all backed away.
For a few minutes, Nurse Joy examines May over, but soon Ash was carrying her to a vehicle and all were heading to the hospital.
Ash wanted to run in and see how May was, but Officer Jeni was preventing him from going. She started to ask questions on what happen. Ash gave his best answers and soon was able to leave.
Quickly he ran inside to see her, but nurses prevented him from going. All Ash, Misty, and Brock could do was wait.
Walking back and forth, Ash started to get inpatient. He wanted to know how she was doing. Misty was soon starting to get sick of it. Pulling him down to a seat, she made him sit down.
After a few minutes of waiting, Brock soon left to receive some supplies from the Poke Mart. After returning, he gave both Misty and Ash some food to eat. Ash, feeling so worried about May, did not touch a single piece of his food, which seemed oddly unusual.
After about an hour or so, Brock started to fall asleep. Soon the small electric pokemon was asleep on his trainer's lap. Only two were awake. Ash couldn't sleep for being so worried and the same went with Misty except she was worried about Ash. Neither looked at each other or even spoke a word. Finally after about an hour, Misty fell asleep on Ash's shoulder while he laid his head against the wall.
The sun rose after five hours. Brock was the first to awake and he went into May's room. Soon nurse joy came by and she explained what was wrong with May to Brock.
About an hour later, Misty started to awake. She noticed that Ash was no longer around. Instead a red blanket was covering her up. Brock soon appeared and told Misty that Ash headed outside about two hours ago.
Ash was just walking down roads unsure where they were heading. He noticed trainers battling with their pokemon. A couple of times, he was asked, but he declined the offer. His feelings were not on battling, but on May. "Lets head back."
Back at the hospital, Misty was sitting outside on a bench. She was enjoying the fresh air and seemed to be watching the clouds. When Ash returned, he joined her. Both never said a word to each other. Instead, they watched the clouds go by.
Brock soon appeared outside. His face showed an emotion that made both Ash and Misty look confused. "I went to see how May was. Nurse Joy came in and explained to me what was wrong with her." Brock knelt down on the ground and explained about how May was in a small coma. The mark on her head is deep causing her to go into the coma. With the cut, she must of not been able to get air and that is the reason why she is having a hard time breathing. Her pulse is still week and her face is still pale with blue lips." Finally when he was done explaining, he headed in a different direction, but was stopped by Misty.
"Where are you going at this time." She asked.
"I decided to try to cheer myself up so I am heading into town." Replied Brock as Misty came running up.
"May I come?" asked misty.
"Sure. It really doesn't matter to me." Said Brock
"Ash, is there a chance you might want to come." asked misty. Ash didn't say a word he just kept on watching the clouds. Misty was starting to get mad, but soon left with Brock ignoring Ash.
After Misty and Brock had left, Ash started to head inside. He wanted to see how May was doing. Silence filled the room as Ash walked in. The sounds were only machines that connected May's life. He sat near her and noticed that no change has came. She was still in a deep slumber. Turning around, he headed back outside with Pikachu following close behind.
A couple of hours went by as Ash sat outside staring at the clouds. Soon as the sun was drifting in the west, Misty and Brock returned. Misty noticed Ash expression. She wanted to say something, but Ash never looked at her. Instead she decided to sit by him. Ash couldn't stand being near anyone. Standing up, he walked over to a tree. Pikachu came by him and soon was fast asleep on his trainer's lap. Soon, thought, Misty came over. She tried to find why Ash kept avoiding her, but he would never look at her face. Grabbing his face, she made him look into her eyes. Pain, suffering, and sadness were only visible in his eyes. The trainer that wanted to become a master seemed as if it never existed. Tears soon started to flow down Ash's cheek. Feeling the pain, Ash stood up and ran away from everyone.
Misty wanted to go after him, but Brock prevented her saying that he had to deal with this on his own.
Ash just kept running. He wanted to get away from the pain. He knew he should have been there. One of his closest friends was in pain and there was nothing he could do. Tears ran down his cheek and drifted into the wind as he kept running. Soon, though, he stopped and dropped to his knees. Banging his hand onto the ground, he let the tears run down his cheek. There was nothing he could do. All he could do was pray that she would survive.
Regrets ran through his head as he knelt there letting the tears run. May could have been safe. If she did not attend with them, she would not be in this situation. Ash blamed himself. If he lost her, it would be his fault. Banging his fist again, he let more tears run down his face.
Pikachu tried countless times to calm his trainer down, but nothing seems to work.
Misty was starting to get worried. Ash was gone for most of the evening. Brock waited outside with her, but soon disappeared to help Nurse Joy. She was left by herself to wait, but for how long. She knew Ash was upset, but will he recover.
In and out came Brock and Misty. Misty was cold a few times and warmed up inside. Brock came out a couple of times to keep her company, but still no sign of Ash.
After an hour or so, Misty was starting to give up. However, as she was starting to return back inside, she noticed someone coming out of the forest. It was Ash. Quickly, she ran up to him, but noticed his face stained with tears. He didn't even look up at her as he walked by. His face showed no emotions. His eyes seemed dark. A chill ran up Misty's spine.
Ash walked passed Brock and headed inside. Nurse Joy was once again in May's room checking all the machines. Ash sat down beside her and laid his head upon her hands. Misty was standing in the door and was sure that she saw tears running down his face. Backing away from the door, Misty headed back to get something to eat with Brock.
Misty enjoyed her food, but never said a word to Brock. After both were done, Misty decided to take some food to Ash, however, as she walked in she noticed he was asleep. Laying the food down and grabbing a blanket, she covered him up. Taking one last glance at May, she exit the room to find Brock.
"Did he eat?" asked Brock.
"No. He is sound asleep. Good night Brock". Replied Misty walking into another room.
Brock continued to stand by the window. He watched as the clouds rolled over the sky. Nurse Joy soon joined him with a cup of hot tea to drink. "Do you think she will ever recover."
"I don't know, but I hope she does." Replied Nurse Joy.
"Yeah, me to for Ash's sake." Said Brock giving a gentle smile to Nurse Joy before retiring in for bed.
Cartoonfan: How did you like it? I know it was sad and short but it will get happier soon. Well will may ever wake up and is ash ever going to be the same. Well you just have to wait and see. I promise the next chapter will be happier and longer. :)