Misty's POV,
Drew:'' The ceremony was amazing!''
May:'' I know right! The fireworks in the end were beautiful!''
Dawn:'' For a moment I thought I can watch them forever, they were simply beautiful.''
Misty:'' True.''
Leaf:'' We should head to the dorms, tomorrow is the starting of matches! Better restore energy.''
Misty:'' That makes sense. We should head back now.''
When all of us were on our way back..
Gary:'' Where did you run off to Ash? You know how worried we were!?''
Ash:'' As if.''
Red:'' No, seriously! For a second we thought you would miss the opening ceremony.''
Mine and Ash's eyes met and he smiled.
Ash:'' How could I miss the ceremony, I was just stuck.''
Dawn:'' Stuck? Where?''
Ash:'' Well, you don't need to know.''
Misty:'' You better not disappear again.''
Ash:'' I won't! So, relax guys!''
Gary:'' I am going back, Night! everyone!''
We all said good night to each other and went to separate rooms. I fell on my bed and opened my phone. A missed call from Brock? I called again and he picked up.
Misty:'' Hey! You called?''
Brock:'' yep, you didn't pick up so I got a little worried.''
Misty:'' I was attending the opening ceremony of the official league.''
Brock:'' Oh? The league is already taking place? Well, the time fly fast.''
Misty:'' It sure does, anyhow why did you call?''
Brcok:'' I just wanted to warn you, that you should not be alone and be in crowed place, we got a report that the professor you mentioned early, appeared in a science center in Viridian City.''
Misty:'' What? Then?''
Brock:'' Although we tried to track him down, we couldn't catch him. As its the start of league they could take a chance and attack you so, I am just telling you to be careful.''
Misty:'' I see. Thanks for telling me.''
Brock:'' No problem! Bye.''
Misty:'' Hm, bye.''
I ended the call. Viridian city.. Isn't that the same city Ash's father frequently visited? More I think about it more my headache increases! Ugh!
NEXT DAY,
Dawn:'' You should have seen MISTY!!! Paul was so cool there!!!''
Misty:'' I wanted to see too, but, Ash's match was going on in the different arena!''
Drew:'' All of them are over with their quater final?''
May:'' WHAT THE HELL? HOW CAN THEY BE SO GOOD?''
Dawn:'' YES! ALL OF THEM GOT QUALIFIED!!''
Announcer:'' Congratulations to our 4 semi-finalists! Red, Paul, Ash and Gary.''
Leaf:'' Omg! All of them are on screen!''
Misty:'' Now, this is getting interesting!''
Announcer:'' Now, shall we reveal who will battle who tomorrow in the semi finals! Here take a look!''
Oh!'
Announcer:'' First match, Gary vs Ash, 2nd match Paul vs Red.''
Gary:'' well, its the you and me.''
Ash:'' No one can stop me from advancing to the finals!''
Misty:'' You confident!''
Ash:'' You bet!''
Gary:'' By the way, who will you cheer on? Me or Ash?''
HUH?!! Why does he wanna know that!?
Ash:'' Good question! Who is it Misty!''
Oh oh! I am stuck.
Misty:'' Haha, well I guess I will cheer on you both!"
Gary and Ash:'' NO! Any one!''
What the hell??
Leaf:'' I have to make a suggestion! Why not Misty cheer for Ash and I will cheer for Gary?''
Ash:'' Doesn't sound bad at all! I mean as long as she cheers on me..''
Gary sighed.
Gary:'' Whatever.''
Drew:'' What about the second match? Paul or Red?''
Paul and Red swiftly looked at my direction.. WHAT DO THEY THINK I AM CHEERLEADER??! HOW CAN THEY ASK TO TAKE A SIDE!
Paul:'' Stop bothering her, you know her answer will be Ash.''
Red nodded.
Red:'' I know right. Why bother asking!''
HUH?!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I got embarrassed.
Ash:'' Oh... I see..''
I heard his mischievous laugh.
Misty:'' Ugh! You people are annoying.''
I stormed off out of the place.
NEXT AFTERNOON,
I decided not to go the arena and watch the matches on tv, the main room. It had 2 tv where I could see Paul and Red, Plus Gary and Ash match. Oh yes! I am smart! The match started off. In the beginning...it seemed like Paul was winning but Red was too powerful and soon he defeated him. To be honest, if Paul would have a match with Ash, Ash would have definitely lost. Then my eyes went to the other match which was still going on, only 1 pokemon each was left, Ash's pokemon was a little tired, I rubbed my hands in worry. Then Ash played a trick and he defeated Gary's pokemon.
Misty:'' AH! YES!! WAY TO GO ASH!!''
I stood up and clapped in excitement, when I noticed people staring it me, I apologized. Looks like I got over excited. Wait, this means....
Announcer:'' Ash and Red will advance to the finals!''
Wow, both of them will face each other, that would be one battle worth watching!! I can't wait. I saw a guy came and sat beside me...I leaned forward to see.
Misty:'' You are too fast to come from ground to here.''
Gary:'' Stop annoying me, I am not in mood.''
Misty:'' You seem disappointed that you didn't make it to finals!''
Gary folded his hands
Gary:'' Seems like a joke to you right?''
I giggled and patted Gary's head, his eyes widened and looked at me with a surprise look
Gary:'' Wha....? Do I look like a kid?!!!''
Misty:'' No, I thought this will make you feel good.''
Gary:'' Ah! why didn't you watch in the arena????!''
Misty:'' Well, I watched both the battles simultaneously.''
Ash:'' Oh Misty! why didn't you come watch it live?!? I loved around and didn't see you.''
Misty:'' Congratulations!''
Ash:'' Thanks! In no time, I will win the league!''
Red:'' Don't be over confident! You have to face me!''
Red entered the place.
Misty:'' Congrats to you too!''
Red:'' Thanks Misty!''
Both of them face each other.
Red:'' Its just like the last time, you and me.''
Ash:'' Its sure is, but, the outcome this time will be different!''
Red and Ash looked at each other fire in their eyes.
Gary:'' Its hard to predict who will win.''
Misty:'' I know right!''
In the evening,
I was walking after dinner, when I saw Ash sitting next to the river on the grass.
Misty:'' The breeze is pretty cold right?''
Ash:'' It makes me feel good.''
Misty:" Say Ash... what if you lose?''
He looked at me and smiled.
Ash:'' I cannot. Losing is not there in my dictionary.''
Misty:'' Well, someone was afraid 2 days back.''
I grinned at him. He looked at me and blinked his eyes.
Ash:'' Don't say that to anyone.''
Misty:'' Hehe. I know.''
He interlocked his fingers into mine.
Ash:'' You know? I always feel at ease whenever I am next to you.''
Misty:'' Oh?''
Ash:'' Besides, there is no chance I will lose.''
He stood up.
Misty:'' Why..?''
Ash:'' Cause... I still have to make you complete my wish!''
Misty:'' I see...''
He extended his hand.
Ash:'' Let's head back.''
I smiled and took his hand. We went back together with him. But....what I didn't expect was it would be the last time, I would see and hold his hands.