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Nightmare Syndrome

By: Chibi-Suiko

A/N: Ok! First, thank you to all whom reviewed last time. This chapter-well- I'm not really sure how it's gonna go till it gets there. So, I'll continue and if you want, please tell me what you think...

PS: I love you all! My fans, I appreciate you so much!

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Summary: Ash and Brock have waited quite a bit for information on Misty's condition. Last chapter something incredibly weird happened. Misty started talking in her sleep! Ash finds out and now he's going to talk to Dr. Yomaki to see what will happen...

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Chapter 4: Hand Held Nightmare

Ash sat down in the chair Dr. Yomaki had indicated and waited for him to begin, sitting on the edge of his seat.

Ash: Yeah?! What's going on?!

Dr. Yomaki: Mr. Ketchem, I suppose you know about the incident earlier?

Ash: Of course I know! Just tell me, ok?

Dr. Yomaki: Very well. Ms. Waterflower's condition is not the worst, but it is on its way. She obviously has some strong emotions when it comes to you. In other words, you alone can pull her out of it. And I may be a doctor, but I can tell when love and heartache are part of the illness, and this is definitely one of those cases.

Ash: Huh?

Dr. Yomaki: Her nightmare-related illness has a lot to do with you... Tell me, when she and you were together, did you fight much... Or claim to hate each other?

Ash: Yeah... She and I weren't always the best of friends. And I can't even begin to tell you how many times we've said we hated one another...

Dr. Yomaki: Something tells me that those words weren't true. That you're hating her and her hating you wasn't the case...

Ash: (Looking extremely confused) What do you mean?

Dr. Yomaki: (Glancing at him sternly) She might have been hiding something. Are you hiding something about her?

Ash: Not at the moment...

Dr. Yomaki: Yes, I see. Well, this minute, we can only determine that you are the main purpose for her nightmares. We'll try and find something else so that you won't be left in the blue. Try and think about if you've done anything to make her react this way, ok?

Ash: Yeah... I guess...

Dr. Yomaki got up and headed to the door. He opened it and quietly shut it behind him.

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Ash sat alone, by Misty's bed. Brock had left for the Pokemon Center and Ash didn't want to go because that reminded him that no one would be there to pry him away from Nurse Joy.

He put his hand in hers and held it. Her hand felt so fragile and limp...

Ash: (Thinking) So it's my fault that she's in this condition?

Of course, there was no reply from the quiet room. He listened quietly to the heart and other monitors, then he began to slowly fall asleep.

*** Dream World ***

Ash opened his eyes. All that he could see was the over growth in the back round. It was then that he noticed the sound of rushing fluid. Like a waterfall..?

Another sound reached his ears, only he had to tense his hearing to a certain extent. It seemed like humming. Was someone else here?

Ash walked towards the river. A ruffle of red was set ahead of him. That couldn't be her, could it?

Ash: (Running forward) Misty! Is that you?

It was, of course. He could see that when he got close enough. Only, she wasn't acknowledging him.

Ash: Misty?

Nothing. Only about two minutes later did he see another movement.

Down the river, he could hear splashing. Rough attempt's to stay above the waters surface. He looked down the river, only to turn back his head when Misty made her own first motive.

Misty: ( Jumping up and holding rod) Alright! I finally caught something!

The next thing Ash knew, a kid version of him, from at least four years ago, landed in the soft dirt.

Misty: Awe, man. It's only a kid... (Takes a second look at him) Oh! And a Pokemon?

She ran over to him and quickly shook Ash's shoulders.

Misty: Hey! Hey, are you alright?

Child Ash: Yeah, I'm ok.

Misty: (Looking at him fiercely.)Not you, the Pokemon!

Ash: (Glances at Pikachu) Oh. Uh-I don't know.

Misty: Well, don't just sit there! He needs a doctor right away! You should get it to a Pokemon Center. There's one right around here, in Viridian. Hurry up!

Child Ash climbed to his feet and spotted a orange-red bike at the top of the hill. He ran to it, placing Pikachu in the basket.

Misty: Hey! What to you think you're doing?! That's my bike!

Ash: I'm sorry, but I need to borrow it! I'll return it someday!

With that, Child Ash rode the bike down the path, towards the city, leaving Misty in the dust. She sighed, grabbed her rod and started to run after him.

Misty: (Mutters) Well that ruins my day...

The scene changed to an unknown place. Clouded in fog again. It took a while for Ash's eyes to adjust.

He saw a large building. It looked somewhat like a castle or fortress. Then it came to him. Mewtwo.

That Pokemon that almost ended his life. That Pokemon that almost destroyed the world. That Pokemon that threatened every Pokemon's existence with his own "Super Clones". That Pokemon that taught Ash a lesson he would never forget.

He was almost reliving the whole ordeal. Only it seemed like everything was on fast forward to the part when he was almost destroyed by the psychic blasts admitted by Mew and Mewtwo.

Ash: (Running to the middle of the field) Stop it! Stop this right now!

The techniques shot at each other and left Ash floating for mere second in the air, a light blue aura around him, before collapsing to the ground. Pikachu rushed to his side, but Teen Ash was directing his gaze to his best friends.

Brock was standing in tense silence, almost looking like he would fall to the ground in shock. Misty, who looked like she had lost every thing, was already there, looking at Ash from afar. Her expression was almost past the terror stage and her eyes contained tears that Ash never thought would have fallen. She looked like she couldn't even run to his side, though Teen Ash could tell that that was the only thing she wanted to do at the moment.

Pikachu was emitting many Thunder attacks in a futile attempt to wake Ash up. It was no use.

Teen Ash could hear misty murmuring.

Misty: Please, no...

Pikachu fell back, looking hopelessly at his human trainer and friend. He started crying. The tears that were Ash's comeback. Every Pokemon joined in, the clones were beginning to notice that the balance of the planet was held in the bond that human and Pokemon share together.

The tears of life circled around Ash's still, cold body and he started glowing blue again. He groaned and sat up to see Pikachu's astonished but pleasured face as he jumped into his arms.

The scene switched again to an island. Looking out over the sea, Teen Ash could see three small islands. Of course, he remembered what happened here too. Thunder island, containing Zapdos, Fire island, containing Moltres, and Ice island containing Articuno.

Then, into the sea, which held the legendary Lugia. The one who helped save his life, the one who told him of his true role as the Chosen One.

Young Ash rushed into the frozen waters, Pikachu, Bulbasuar, Squirtle, and Charizard by his side. They rigged a small sled and the Pokemon were pulling it across the ocean. The three Legendary Birds trapped him halfway there. The next thing her knew, Team Rocket was helping him the rest of the way. Grabbing the last "Treasure" and running back to Shamutti Isle. Lugia offered him a ride at the last minute, Team Rocket latching them selves to his legs.

Lugia dodged the Legendaries attacks, but the weight by his bottom was too much, slowing him down. Team Rocket, then did the most crazy, unexpected, helpful thing at the moment. They let go of Lugia's leg, getting rid of the extra pounds and allowing him to speed up to a much faster level.

Ash: What do you think you're doing?!

Team Rocket: Looks like we're saving the world! (A/N: Yeah, I know that's not what they say... I forget.)

Ash turned around just in time to see three large, triangular rings envelope Lugia and himself in electrifying light. He fell into the oceans depths and watched as unconsciousness fell over him.

Teen Ash watched as Misty and the other's grew fidgety at the lack of his return. Suddenly Melody, a friend they had met on they're newest adventure ran to them.

Melody: He isn't back yet? Maybe I should go look for him. I knew he couldn't do this alone...

Misty put her hand over Melody's Lugia Flute and gave her a most serious glance.

Misty: No. You'll have to play Lugia's song. I'll go look for him. Besides, Ash is never alone (She hesitated a little) because he's got me...

Misty gave Tracey her bag and ran to the water. Tracey then managed to convince her to tie a rope to her body, in case she got too tired to pull in. She jumped into the icy, rough-like waters and started to call Ash's name.

She was in there for at least forty minutes, searching, growing tired, her voice becoming hoarse, when she heard a slight sound that sounded awfully like Pikachu. Following her instincts, she swam to Ash's side and tugged at the rope.

Misty: (Huffing) Hold on... Pikachu. It's... going to be.. okay...

About ten minutes later, they were pulled out of the surf onto land and Misty handed Ash over to Tracy as she leaned over to catch her breath and remove the rope from her waist.

Teen Ash watched as she held his hand and rubbed his chest, rousing him to consciousness.

She helped him up and tried to keep him heading to his destination at the shrine where the other treasures had been placed earlier, though Ash saw her try and offer some help to do so...

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Ash started and woke up. He removed his hand from Misty's for just a second, then placed it around her fingers again.

Ash: So that's what it's all about? Misty, you cared for me and I never noticed. I can't wait to tell you when you get up... That I care for you too...

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A/N: That's it for this chapter. Hope you like it. And I know it may be a little confusing so let's just say that Ash was trying for the Indigo League AGAIN and they never did meet Togepi.

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