Pokemon Fan Fiction ❯ Life is Full of Little Surprises ❯ Vacation's Over ( Chapter 6 )

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 Six: Vacation's Over

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Ash and Misty only have one week of vacation left.  The training session at the beach went better than both of them expected it to.  Gabby still wouldn't obey Ash's commands but at least he stopped trying to eat Ash.  Wartortle was also able to overcome his fear of a certain water dragon.  So far May seemed to take the hint and there weren't any further interruptions from her.  Ash still hadn't gotten around to having a talk with his stepfather about her.  But they were going on a picnic with him and his mom so he planned to talk to him then.  Misty was in the kitchen making and packing the food while Ash packed the other supplies for the picnic like a blanket and stuff for the Pokemon to play with.

Misty walked to the doorway of the kitchen, “Ash aren't you done yet?  We promised your mom we would meet them at 12:00 p.m. and it's already 11:30 p.m.  We are going to be late!”

Ash zipped and picked up the bag, “All ready to go.”

She smiled at him, “Good!  You can carry the food too.”

He face faulted and whined, “Why do I have to carry everything?”

“Because, you're big, strong, and handsome.”  She gave him a nice but short kiss on the lips and walked out the door leaving him dazed and with the bags.  Togepi and Pikachu followed her.

* How does she do that?  How can she have so much power over me?  ACK!  She tricked me… * Ash shook his head and sighed as he grabbed everything and followed her out the door.

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They met Professor Oak and his mom at the new park in the middle of town. Professor Oak was sitting under a large tree on a hill overlooking the playground looking at a few test results he brought with him.  Try as she might Delia couldn't get her husband to leave his work at work.  Though she did convince him to only take one portfolio instead of the briefcase he was planning to bring. 

Delia was playing with Wigglytuff at the playground Misty, Togepi, and Pikachu joined them leaving Ash to unpack everything.

Ash set everything down by Professor Oak and released Bulbasaur and Charmander who went to join everyone at the playground.  Leaving Ash alone with Professor Oak and a lot of stuff * I guess I should try to talk to him now… * “Hi!  Professor, what are you reading?”

Professor Oak looked a bit flustered, “Oh!  Hi Ash, I'm just reviewing a few test results I took on Togepi since Misty brought him I thought I would see if I could add to his file after observing him interacting with Misty's other pokemon.”

Ash sweat dropped, “Uh…okay…umm…did you see May?”

Professor Oak put the papers back in the portfolio and turned his full attention on Ash, “Actually I just saw her yesterday.  Why?”

Ash nervously picked at the grass, “Well…she kind of visited us while we were at the beach and apparently she still can't take the hint that I married Misty.”

Professor Oak rubbed his temples.  * What am I going to do with that girl?  I thought that Ash getting married would stop all of this nonsense. * “I'll have a talk with her but I doubt that it will make a difference she's used to getting her way.  You may just have to do something drastic to finally get her to listen to reason.”

Ash smiled, “I think I know what your mean, thanks any way Professor.  Let's go join everyone at the playground.”

Professor Oak agreed and the two men made their way to their wives and pokemon.

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While Ash and Professor Oak chatted Misty and Delia sat down on a bench to talk about the same thing…err…person Ash and Professor Oak were talking about.

Delia was shocked, “I just can't believe she would do that…and Ash did WHAT?”

Misty was afraid she was going to lecture Ash and was about to protest when she cracked up laughing.  * Has she gone crazy or something… * Apparently her thoughts were visible on her face.

Delia pulled herself together and tried to calm down, “I wish I was there to see it.  It serves her right for spying on you.”  She giggled some more as she thought of it again.

Misty had to admit that in retrospect the turn out was funny but it was still a bit upsetting since it happened less than two weeks ago.

Delia left Misty with her thoughts as she watched the pokemon play in the sandbox.  * I miss watching Ash play in the park even though he did get really dirty. * A dreamy look crossed her face as she sighed and smiled a little.

Misty was broken from her thoughts when she heard Delia sigh she followed her gaze and grimaced.  * I hope she isn't thinking what I think she's thinking… *

Delia turned to Misty, “I miss watching Ash play in the sand…you don't suppose he would indulge me if I asked him to do you?”

* Uh oh she is thinking about that…wait a minute…Ash playing in the sand NOW!?! * She couldn't help but crack up laughing at the mental picture that invoked.  ::giggle::  “Do you realize how ridiculous that would look?” ::giggle::  “The sand box isn't big enough.”

Delia thought about it again and joined her in laughing at the mental picture, “I guess he is too big to fit in the sand box.”  ::giggle::  “If only he were smaller or…”

Misty immediately stopped laughing turned white then blushed.  * Did I hear her right?  I hope not…*

“Oops!  I'm sorry Misty I didn't realize…oh my!”  She noticed how uncomfortable Misty was and decided to drop the subject.  “Misty I didn't mean to bring that up and since you seem so uncomfortable about it lets just drop the subject.  Look Ash and Sam are coming and it's just about lunchtime.  Let's go eat!”

Misty managed a sigh of relief, “Sounds like a good idea to me.”  She turned to the pokemon, “Come on guys lets go eat.”

All the pokemon jumped up and cheered as they made their way up to the tree meeting Ash and Professor Oak on the way up.

Ash noticed Misty's flushed appearance.  * Hmm…I wonder what she and Mom were talking about she seems nervous. *He grabbed her hand and whispered in her ear, “Are you okay?”

Misty squeezed his hand, “Yah, I'm fine it's just that your Mom kind of broached an uncomfortable subject.  I'll tell you when we get home.”

He looked at her with concern but accepted the explanation for the time being.  They silently walked up the hill to enjoy a nice picnic lunch.

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“That was a good lunch, my complements to the chef.”  Ash patted his stuffed stomach and leaned against the tree.

Misty blushed a little as she played with Togepi but accepted the complement.

Everyone was relaxing after eating their fill and they still had a few leftovers for later.  Pikachu was the only one still sitting up but only because he was licking his ketchup bottle.  It didn't matter if he ate a full meal or not Pikachu always had room for ketchup.

After a short rest Ash jumped up and pulled out a couple of balls and things to play with.  His pokemon followed him down to the field as they played catch and doge ball.  Pikachu won the doge ball game and Bulbasaur really had fun with catch and Frisbee.

Misty just sat on the side contemplating her conversation with Delia.  * Maybe it is time to start a family…* She watched Ash playing with his pokemon.  * I think he would make a pretty good father.  He does care for his pokemon a lot…and he is essentially a big kid…make that a very, very, very BIG kid. * She smiled and thought of how he would react to that last thought.  She then noticed Delia gathering everything up and went to help her.

Delia was having similar thoughts as she packed everything back up.  * I think I remember Misty mentioning their conversation on the subject of children before…Oh yah, now I remember she didn't feel ready for the responsibility.  I think I should tell her that I don't want to rush them. *

“Need some help?”  Misty smiled at her mother-in-law.

Delia looked up and smiled at Misty, “Sure!  And about earlier…I don't want to rush both of you into something you're not ready for…”

Misty cut her off, “Actually, I was kind of thinking about that a bit more and though I still have to talk to Ash I don't think it's that bad of an idea.  I still want to wait a while and try to plan things out first…”

“I understand what your saying Misty.  I guess…I was just being sentimental back there.  Just puttering around Sam's lab all day is starting to get boring.  When there is a little one to take care of you never have a dull moment…and I miss that.”  Delia got off the blanket which they folded and put away.

Misty went to join Ash in playing with the pokemon.  She did wish for a body of water so she could let her other pokemon enjoy the nice day but the park didn't have one so she joined Ash and Bulbasaur in playing catch.

Delia joined her husband who was busy observing and taking notes on how Togepi, Wigglytuff, and Charmander interacted with each other.  The three pokemon were having a lot of fun chasing each other around the play equipment.

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It was starting to get dark so Ash recalled all of his pokemon, as they got ready to go home.  They told Delia and Sam goodbye as the pairs headed off to their respective residences.  Ash got stuck carrying everything again and the trip home was relatively silent.

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When they got home Misty put the left over food away and made a pot of tea.

Ash put Pikachu and Togepi to bed and went out to the balcony to wait for Misty and watch the sunset.  It had become a usual part of their routine to watch the sunset and sip tea.

Misty went up stairs and out to the balcony where Ash was waiting for her.  “My you look relaxed.”

Ash smiled, “Well, why don't you join me and relax your self?”

She rolled her eyes and handed him the tea as she promptly sat on his lap.  “I guess you are right this is relaxing.”

“Hey!  I'm not a table and chair.”  Ash was juggling the two cups of tea as Misty settled on his lap and leaned back.

Misty pouted a bit and took her cup from him, “Well I guess I'll move then…”

Before she could slide off his lap he grabbed her around the waist with his newly freed hand and arm.  “Oh, no you don't.”

She nearly spilled her tea and let out a little squeak, “Eeep…Ash, what are you doing?”

He adjusted her so he could look at the sunset and burry his face in her hair. “What do you think I'm doing?”

She smirked, “I have no idea…but I think I was right the first time…you do make a comfortable chair.”

He acted like he was deeply hurt by her answer, “I was going to say enjoying a nice romantic moment with my wife but she decided to treat me like a piece of furniture.”  He started to pout.

She lightly slapped his arm.  “Oh no you don't, Ash Ketchum the puppy dog look won't work on me.  Remember?   Well especially since I can't see your face.”

Ash stopped trying the `puppy dog look' “Aww…man…your no fun.”

Misty smirked, “Yah, that's right.  Now drink your tea and let me enjoy the sunset.”

Figuring that he wasn't going to be able to tease her any more he decided to just hug her close and do as she said.

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As they were getting ready for bed Misty recalled her conversation with Delia and pondered what she would tell Ash.  *Should I bring it up or wait till he remembers?  I kind of want to discuss it but I kind of don't…I guess I'll wait…he probably doesn't remember any way. *

Well Misty would have been wrong for once because that was exactly what Ash was thinking about as he drifted off to sleep.

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To be continued…

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Well another chapter down and thirteen more to go. Well thirteen more to edit and possibly an additional chapter added in somewhere, jury is still out on that one since no one seems to feel like reviewing. ::sniffs and makes puppy dog face:: Please review. I have ideas for a sequel or something but I don't know if I am heading in the right direction with out feedback. You don't have to review every chapter but some feed back every now and then is greatly appreciated. Also if you want to be notified of updates and aren't a mediaminer member let me know in a email and I'll startup a notification list or something.

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