Enriya: Thanks for all the reviews. Well Hear is chapter 17

Disclaimer: At last I don't own pokemon just the plot.

Ch. 17 Precious Time and Hope.

Brock decided to go into town and get some food and he wanted some time to think to himself about everything. He asked misty if she wanted to come, but she decline. She said that she wanted to stay here just incase something happens. Nurse Joy was doing paper work like she always does. As soon as Brock, left Misty went outside and watched the birds fly by.

As Brock was walking to the town. He thought that maybe Misty was right into believing that there is still a chance. But he was still not sure if what she said was true. How can you believe that someone is going to make it when it looks like they are not. Are you suppose to believe it so it can be true or are you suppose to trust in reality and say that it is not. Misty said giving up hope means giving up on yourself. If you give up on yourself then it is your choice right? Maybe you should just believe in what your heart says in not what you think. But what happens if your heart says that there is no chance. Does that mean that you should believe that there is no chance? Or are you suppose to not believe in your heart and go with what you think? Brock was just making himself more confused then he was already. Shaking his head he decided to just forget about it and do what he was going to do.

Nurse joy did her usual work and then went in May's room to see if anything was different. She was still sleeping and still in the same position as she was in for the last three nights. Seeing that, Nurse Joy decided to check on the heart monitor. It was still going but it was going slower than usual. Nurse Joy just sighed and thought that maybe she was giving up. Maybe it was just her time. If so they have precious time before she finally gives in. Nurse Joy didn't want that to happen so she hoped that what Misty said was right. Making sure everything was alright Nurse joy closed the door and walked out.

Misty finally came in and decided to grab a book and read. Nurse Joy saw that and took the chance to catch up on her sleep. Misty saw Nurse Joy leave and then went back to her book. After about a few minutes, Misty couldn't concentrate. She was worried about Ash. She hasn't heard from him since the day that she said that they were moving May. She was wondering what he was doing now. She hoped that he will be back in time for the move which is in two days. Thinking about that she put the book down and started to make a fresh batch of coffee for when Nurse Joy wakes up and Brock comes back.

Brock finally got done with his shopping and decided to head back. As he was walking he saw some trainers battling and some kids playing. He wished it was back to doing that. As he was walking by he saw someone run by him. For a second he thought it was Ash but then he didn't. Seeing which direction the person was going he decided to follow. Sure enough when he got close he saw that it was Ash. "Ash!" Brock yelled. He didn't answer "Ash!" Brock yelled again. Finally Ash stopped and turned around. Not even saying a word Brock saw that he didn't want to be bother. He didn't have any expression in his eyes it was like he was not even there. He looked like a mess. He looked like he hasn't slept in days. He had dark circles around his eyes and his eyes were red which looked like from crying. He looked like he was going to pass out any minute.

"Hey Ash why don't you come with me to the Pokemon Center and get some rest." Brock asked.

Still no answer, all he did was stare. Brock was starting to get creeped out. It was like the Ash he knew was never there. It was like a new person took over. The next thing he new was that he was running again. This time instead of away it was directly towards him. Brock didn't even think, but the next thing he saw was Ash running right beside him. He was sure he saw tears coming down his face. But he went by so fast that he wasn't even sure if he did see them. Brock turned around and started heading back to the Pokemon Center. He knew that he could not convince him to come. If he wanted to come, he had to come at his own time. He just wished that he would be back to his usual self instead of this way. It was hurting him that he couldn't help his friend. He knew that he was not just making himself suffer but making Misty suffer as well. Brock new that they had to find a way to make things better and fast. Not for May's sake but for Ash and Misty's too.

The sun was setting and Brock finally saw the Pokemon Center's lights. He new he was almost there. As he was arriving he saw Misty sitting outside watching the sun set. He sat the groceries down and sat beside her.

"It took you a long time to get back." said Misty still looking at the sun.

"Well I was heading back but..."

"But what?" Misty asked starting to get confused

Shaking his head "Nothing lets head in."

"No tell me what happened." Misty shouted.

"Its nothing goodnight." walking in he decided that it was best not to tell Misty. Misty watched Brock march in and then sat back down. "What's with him? It is like he was hiding something." Misty thought as she watched the sky turn dark.

Brock walked in and saw that Nurse Joy was waking up. She looked at him and he just turned around. "What happened out there." asked Nurse Joy.

"Nothing" Brock didn't want to worry her either when it was time he would tell but just not now.

"If you say so." said Nurse Joy.

"How is May? Is she still the same?"

"No..."

"Does that mean she is getting better."

"No, I am afraid she is getting worse. Her heart is starting to slow down. Her life is fading and fading fast."

Enriya: Well how was it. Also thanks for all of the reviews. This story is just getting sadder and harder to write. Well till next time. Bye!