Pokemon Fan Fiction ❯ Life is Full of Little Surprises ❯ Morning ( Chapter 3 )

Life is Full of Little Surprises

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Disclaimer:

Ash, Misty, Brock, Pikachu, Team Rocket, Persian, and all the other 250 Pokemon do not belong to me.  They belong to 4Kids, etc.  Please do not sue me you will have better luck trying to get water from a dry well.  The base story, Gabby the Gyarados, and the Jesse James Restaurant are the property of Jaelle and Orla I asked before posting. ^_^

 

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Warning: AAMRN (Ash and Misty Romance Novel) so if you don't like it go read something else...don't say I didn't warn you!

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About nine years after the first Pokemon T.V. series in other words not Jhoto!

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Chapter 3: Morning

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It was the morning after the wedding at the Ketchum residence and all was quiet. Upstairs one of the two inhabitants of the master bedroom was just starting to wake up. The blue curtains thankfully diffused the bright glare of the sun but some light was able to get through.

Ash was greeted by the feeling of something draped across his chest as he re-entered conciseness. He slowly opened his eyes and groggily took in his surroundings looking down at his chest to see what was draped across it. It was a slender white arm. His mind slowly processed this new information. As it did many questions arose. * What happened? Where am I? Whose arm is this? Did I get drunk again... *

At this time events from the previous day and night decided to come back with a vengeance. He turned to his right to see his red haired angel. * Holy cow! I can't believe she married me. *

The shock wore off and he carefully settled back into bed so he wouldn't disturb the angel beside him. * She looks so peaceful...* He resisted the urge to wrap his arm around her, content to just watch over her. * I promise to make you happy and keep you safe...what time is it? * He looked at his watch it read 8:00am. * I think I'll surprise her by making breakfast...now if she would only roll over and take her arm off my chest... *

It was as if she was reading his mind because that is exactly what she did.

He peaked over her shoulder to make sure she was still sleeping peacefully and slowly got off the bed, straightened his pajama pants and put on his robe. He quietly slipped out of the room closing the door then went downstairs into the kitchen to make breakfast.

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Ash had just finished making breakfast when he heard Pikachu and Togepi come down the stairs. He was arranging the food and some roses from the garden on a tray when the two pokemon entered the kitchen.

"Pika pikachu!" (Good morning!)

"Togi priii togi!" (Good morning daddy!)

Ash smiled at the two pokemon, "Good morning Pikachu and Togepi. Do you want breakfast?"

"Pi, pikachu pi pika pi?" (Yes, please where's Misty?)

"Togi, prii togi togi?" (Yay, breakfast! But where's mommy?)

Ash grabbed two containers of Brock's special pokemon food and two bowls. He made sure he put the right bowl in front of the right pokemon since Pikachu's was ketchup flavored to keep him from drinking all of Ash's ketchup. "Here you go. She's still sleeping I'm trying to surprise her with breakfast in bed."

"Pika!" (Thanks)

"Togi pri togi!" (Thank you daddy!)

He stayed for a bit to watch them enjoy their breakfast. Then he grabbed the tray left the kitchen and started up the stairs.

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He placed the tray on the hall table, slowly opened door to the bedroom and peaked in. It didn't seem like she moved since he left. * Good she's still sleeping. * He picked the tray up and set it down on his dresser grabbing a rose from tray as he removed his robe then went to close and lock the door.

He carefully got back in bed and checked his watch for the time it was 8:59am. * Time to wake her up...I would have thought she would be up by now. * With the rose in his left hand he wrapped his right arm under and around her waist scooting over until he was right behind her. He buried his face in her hair and began kissing her ear.

She still refused to wake up so he turned her around and kissed her on the lips. When she felt his lips she returned the kiss.

Misty stirred a little * Hmm what a nice way to be woken up...but I am not ready to find out if I am still dreaming or if this is real. *

He broke the kiss and watched her peaceful face for a sign that she was going to wake up. * Come on open your beautiful eyes...okay be stubborn. I guess this calls for drastic measures. * He grinned evilly as he started to tickle her nose with the rose.

Her nose started to twitch. * What is he doing? It feels like he's using a feather from the pillow. It had better not be a feather. * She wiggled her nose some more and slowly opened her eyes to see what he was tickling her with.

At first all she saw was a big splotch of red so she blinked a few times and the splotch slowly became a rose. She took the flower from his hand and inhaled its sweet fragrance.

He waited for her to move the rose out of the way then moved closer and kissed her.

"Good morning."

"Good morning. Will you wake me up like that every morning?"

"Maybe...how did you sleep? Are you hungry?"

"I slept okay but it all seems like a dream, I mean us really being married. To answer your other question yes, I am hungry but give me a minute and I'll go downstairs and..."

He cut her off with a kiss, smiled at her, slid off the bed and pulled a folding table out from under the bed and set it up on the bed. Then he walked to his dresser and gave her a big grin as he brought the tray to the bed.

* Holy cow! I can't believe he made breakfast let alone married me...he's changed so much. I wonder what he'll do next...*

He put the tray on the table and got back in bed and began to distribute a variety of food on to two plates front of them.

"Ash you really didn't have to do all of this."

He spread some jam on a piece of toast, "I know but I felt like surprising you."

They both ate in silence for a while.

"So what do you want to do today? I already gave Pikachu and Togepi their breakfast."

She finished chewing some toast and drank some coffee. "Well how about we relax, move the rest of our stuff in here, and tackle the mountain of gifts tomorrow? I don't really feel like writing out thank you cards today."

"That sounds good."

"I'm going to go over to Professor Oaks to get Gabby after breakfast."

"Okay, just don't let him out of his pokeball I think he is still mad at me for capturing him."

"Ash you are going to have to earn his trust sometime. He is a part of your gym and no you can't continue to stay away from that part of the gym. What do you say to a nice trip to the beach next week? I can let Gabby out and you can work on getting him to trust you."

Ash thought about it for a while, "That is fine as long as I have your promise to stay near him just incase he decides to try to eat me. Lets make it the week after next week and a camp out."

"It's a deal, maybe I can capture some new water pokemon while were there." She finished the rest of her breakfast and got up to get dressed.

Ash just sat on the bed thinking of what they would need for the camping trip as he finished his breakfast. He gathered the used dishes on the tray and put away the table. He took the remaining roses and looked for a vase in the bathroom cabinets. * Now where did I put it? I know there is a vase in here somewhere. *

Misty had just finished getting dressed when she heard Ash rummaging around the bathroom. "Ash, what are you looking for?"

"A vase for these roses, I know there's one in here somewhere."

Misty thought about it for a while and remembered seeing a vase in the cabinet under her sink. "Did you look under my sink?"

"I was just going to check there...found it" he put some water in the vase and arranged the roses in it.

He gave the vase to Misty and went to get dressed.

She smelled the roses for a little while then put the vase on the cabinet on her side of the bed. She sat on the window seat and pulled the curtains open a little so she could check on the weather. * It's really nice outside. *

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Ash tucked his shirt in to his shorts and started to make the bed.

She turned around and smiled at him. "Do you want some help?"

He had half of the sheets straightened out and was just about to do her side, "Thanks!"

"Okay, you finish that side and I'll do this side."

They finished making the bed and had gathered the dishes to take to the kitchen when Misty heard a soft knocking on the bedroom door.

She opened the door and was greeted by Togepi and Pikachu. "Hi there sweetie." She picked up the little egg pokemon and hugged it. "How did you sleep last night? Did you miss me?"

"Togi!" (Mommy!) It waved its arms up and down and trilled happily in Misty's arms.

Pikachu stood off to the side and greeted Misty, "Pika pikachu, pika pi!" (Good morning, Misty!)

She smiled at the little yellow pokemon, "Good morning, Pikachu! Thank you for watching Togepi."

"Pi pikachu!" (No problem!)

"Well I had better get over to Professor Oak's to get Gabby. Ash are you coming with me or are you going to stay home?"

"I think I'll stay home and clean up the kitchen."

They both went to the kitchen with Pikachu following and Togepi still in Misty's arms.

Ash went to the sink and started washing the dirty dishes and Misty went out the kitchen door.

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Ash had just finished drying the last dish. Pikachu was taking a nap in a sunny spot on a counter. *Hmmm.... what can I do now? The day is too nice to waste indoors so outside and wait for Misty to come back. *

He walked over to Pikachu and gently tapped him on the back, "Pikachu wake up. Do you want to come outside with me?"

The little yellow mouse slowly opened its eyes and looked at him. "Pika!" (Okay!)

They went out the kitchen door and sat on a bench in the garden. Ash put Pikachu on his lap and started to massage Pikachu's face in the way that Suzie showed him to along time ago.

 

Pikachu relaxed and sighed in contentment.

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Misty was telling Professor Oak good-bye when she ran into Delia.

"Hi Mrs...Oops sorry... mom. I have to get used to calling you that."

"No problem Misty. I know its kind of weird and takes a while to get used to it. How does it feel to be married? Is Togepi okay with having to sleep in another room?"

Misty thought about how Togepi was adjusting and he seemed to be fine. "Well Togepi doesn't seem to mind too much. As far as how it feels to be married it has been less than a day but Ash was really sweet this morning and made me breakfast."

"That's good dear, I'm glad I trained him well. Did you like your surprise? I've herd about it but didn't see what he did to the house yet. Ash only mentioned that he was going to do some remodeling to some of the rooms.”

"Well, why don't you come back with me? I'll give you a little tour though we haven't moved all of our stuff over yet and all of the gifts are still piled up in the living room."

"Okay, I just have to tell Samuel that I am going with you so he doesn't wonder what happened to me."

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As they approached the house they saw Ash sitting in the garden waiting for them.

"Hi Mom!" He smiled but didn't get up to meet them.

Misty looked confused, "I wonder what he's doing out here I thought he was going to clean up the kitchen."

Delia was looking around the yard trying to make sure all of her plants were still alive. "I guess he finished early and decided to wait outside for you."

Misty opened the gate and walked to the bench Ash was seated on. She put Togepi on the bench next to Ash who just finished massaging Pikachu's cheeks.

Pikachu slid off Ash's lap and said something to Togepi. The two pokemon jumped off the bench and went exploring in the garden.

Ash got up and gave his mom a hug. "Did you come over to see the renovations I made to the house?" He saw her looking over her former garden earlier "Mom the garden is still alive and none of the plants died. I've been keeping up with the weeds Pikachu and Togepi have been helping me."

"Thank you for taking such good care of the house dear. I always hoped you would live here." She wiped away a tear of joy.

He hugged her again and kissed her on the forehead, "Let's go inside now."

"Okay"

They went indoors.

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Ash led the way to the master bedroom. She looked around and gasped. "Ash you did a wonderful job. Where did you get the furniture, carpets, curtains, and bedspread from?"

He blushed a little at her praise and gave her a slight smile, "I hired an interior decorator and told her what I wanted and she found everything. She also helped me with the bathroom."

Delia walked over to the bathroom and looked in, "She did a wonderful job this is amazing. You have to tell me her name and the name of the decorating company she works for."

"I'll give it to you later. How about some tea I'll bring it up here we can sit on the balcony." He went to make the tea.

Misty opened the curtains to let the natural sunlight in and watched Delia's expression as she looked around the room. * I can't believe Ash picked all of this out even if he did have a lot of help he had to tell them what he wanted. Well his little gifts these past here years did demonstrate good taste so I can't be too surprised. *

Delia looked in the large walk in closets and then noticed a locked door. * Hmm I wonder where this leads. I don't remember a door here. * "Misty did Ash tell you where this door leads?"

Misty walked over to her and looked at the door in question, "No he didn't let's ask him when he gets back."

As if on cue Ash came back in the room with Pikachu and Togepi behind him. "Here's the tea."

He set it down on the window seat and walked over to the door leading to the balcony.

Misty caught his arm before he reached the door "Ash where does this door go?"

Ash tried not to visibly jump *Please don't be the door I think she means. * He turned and looked at the door she was pointing to blushed and scratched the back of his head. * Great I was hoping that she wouldn't notice it...knowing Mom she was probably the one who found it. Think...think...think...I got it! * "Uh...I'll show you later. If we don't hurry up the tea will get cold."

Neither of them looked like they were going to accept his answer but resigned themselves to wait since he did have a point.

Delia and Misty thought both thought *He's hiding something and I'm going to find out what. * They both shot him looks that told him that he was off the hook for now but he had better explain soon.

*Oh boy am I in for it. Knowing them they won't stop until they find out what is behind that door. * He opened the door to the balcony and let Misty, his mom, Pikachu, and Togepi go outside. He picked up the tray and set it on the table and closed the door to the room.

They all drank their tea quietly each thinking their own thoughts.

Ash was trying to figure out how to answer them without giving away his second surprise for Misty.

While Misty and his Mom were both trying to figure out how to get him to tell them what was behind the door.

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Well here is the edited third chapter. I just wish someone would please tell me how they like this story so far. I haven't gotten any feed back yet…so do you love it, hate it, don't know? I wish someone would tell me what they think. If you have read this before on ff.net do you like the edits or think I should have left it alone? Should you feel like reading the original feel free since it is still posted on ff.net.

Thanks for reading and please review, Until next chapter,

~Kitcat ^_^

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