Disclaimer - I don't own pokemon

Ash's POV

I had finished my travels and have came back home in Kanto. I had become the pokemon champion for Kanto and was now currently waiting for Misty to finish her ' gym leader duties' with a young trainer. Paul from the Sinnoh region has now permanently moved to Kanto because he found it pleasant and doesn't need to have a long distance relationship with Misty. Can you believe that they're a couple?

Anyway he asked me to pick her up because I'm his good friend and he's busy. So here I am, waiting for exactly an hour. " Let's go!" said Misty and pretty much dragged me around in public to her apartment that she's sharing with Paul. Paul welcomed Misty by giving her a gentle kiss on the lips and gave me a warm smile. Yeah, he isn't the cold hearted jerk he used to be. "So, what are we gonna do for Dawn's birthday next Wednesday?" I asked. Misty looked at me with a sly grin and said, "Look's like someone can't wait to get started." in a babyish tone. I pouted. It seemed like Misty is my mum, and I'm a five year old kid. Paul looked at me and said "Come on Ash. We know you like Dawn. It's pretty obvious from they way you're blushing now. Just admit it!" I hate to admit it but Paul's right. The beautiful Contest Coordinater with silky long navy hair and sapphire eyes had captured my heart. It's been almost nine years since we parted and yet I never once told her.

However, we never forgot to keep in touch and we do visit now and then. And it's gonna be her birthday soon. I want it to be really special. Not like the others. "How about a pool party?" asked Misty. She met Dawn a few years back and she's been one of her best friends ever since. "There's this awesome place I know! It's filled with all sorts of pokemon."

"No. Did it." I replied. Just then May, Drew, Kenny, Barry,Leaf and Zoey had arrived. They're here on holiday, oh and to help with Dawn's birthday.

"A camping trip?" asked Paul.

"Did it" I replied. They all came up with all sorts of ideas, but nothing worked.

"Got it!," shouted Misty. Everyone turned to look at her. "How about... a cruise?"