It's a really sweet fanfic, even though I'm a full on PokéShipper and never multiship Ash and Misty with anyone else besides each other. Plus, I kinda don't ship GymShipping 'cause, y'know, the age difference and Misty x Brock being kinda platonic? But still, a sweet oneshot and well, what else do you expect from one of the best PokéShipping fanfiction writers? (thumbs up emoji) (I don't have one 'cause I'm using my laptop)

Awww very cute!

That was so cute! I loved it. My two favourite shippings are Egoshipping and Gymshipping. This was published two days before I turned three, hahaha. Such an adorable story, good work.

am i the only one who wanted ash to wake up in the middle of the ya know what?

Awwww! This was adorable! They're so cute together! And i can't believe that I'm reading this years after you first published it. xD

And I just watched Pokemon 4ever for the first time (yeah, I'm really late) and I love the part when Misty twists her ankle and Brock is all worried and carries her and stuff. _

aww :) their soo cute together and wow im reading this 9 years after it was written

Really nice fanfic. I loved how you wrote it and everything. Keep up the awesome work!

no offence but gymshippers scare me. serisouly brock is probly around 17 when he starts traviling with Ash and Misty(sorry i don't belive what we are told about some charchters ages on certian web sights). If Ash is 10 Misty is 11 maybe 12 cause she is a year in a half older then him at least for animie she is. now suppose by all means lets say for agrugment sake she is 12. what 17 year old in their right mind would go out with a 12 year old. yeah i know brock is insane but i don't think even he would try that. Even if he would it disturbs me that people make that misty made it clear whom she likes and its not Brock end of story.

OMG! that was THE BEST fanfic ive ever read!

Aw I really liked this! There are so few good, well written BrockMisty fics out there. Wonderful job!

it was so sweet i love it thanks for wroting and uploading it

Well, well, well...a Spruceton Spook fanfic with no Ash-adorableness. No Ash-squee, no Ash-antics, and no Ash calling Delia “Mama.” Really, Spook, why *else* do you think I read your fanfics?

Yet, even though this fic didn’t have the aforementioned Ash-perks, how could I *possibly* be disappointed with this story? _ I’ve got a soft spot for Gymshipping, too, though I consider myself Pokeshippy-dominant. Mark my words: there’s absolutely NOTHING wrong with diversity (look who’s talking, neh? ;). Sometimes it’s refreshing to write a story that’s different from one’s more frequently visited comfort zones. Regardless of who takes the lead role, this fic has a generous amount of elements that I adore the most in your fanfics. Yes, it’s always fun to see what delectable ways you’ll torment our favorite boy (hehe), but the *biggest* draw to your fics is superb writing, heart-warming character interactions, and uber-cuteness. Believe me: this one-shot did not disappoint. _

Dreams/flashbacks (especially childhood flashbacks) are instant perks for me. Young Brock is ADORABLE in this story! . It’s SO ironic to envision a day when Brock was around girls and did NOT initiate girl-crazy mode. I love the sheer irony of this line: “He’d go for a rock Pokémon over a girl any day.” – Now let’s flash-forward ten years later...hehe.

In general, your portrayal of little Brock was excellent. He’s kinda’ in the immature koodies stage, but he’s obviously mature enough to never hit Misty, regardless of her beating him up. Minus girl-craziness in his teen years, the older Brock still strikes me as mature beyond his years, and the same clearly applies to his childhood self. After all, Brock obviously had to grow up quickly to take care of his younger siblings, even before the eventual fiasco with his parents. Thus, I really liked how you portrayed seven-year-old Brock: more mature than typical boys his age, but he still retains slivers of boyishness to let us know that he *is* his appropriate age.

And then there’s Misty, and our redhead is still as feisty as ever. I’m not the least bit surprised that Misty beat up Brock, or started a scene. Yet, just like Brock, I felt so sorry for her when she got a time-out. True, troublemakers deserve punishments, but it’s obvious Misty’s pride got the best of her in the wake of those snickering boys. “Underneath it all, she was a victim just as he was.” Yet, on the flip side, in the present, Misty actually comes to acknowledge her five-year-old immaturity. "There I was, acting all tough and hurting this kid over practically nothing, and yet . . . he came back and brought me dessert. I . . . I didn’t think I deserved it." Considering this fic concerns a flashback about little (somewhat immature) kids, there *is* a high degree of past and present character maturity in this fanfic, and nobody ever feels OOC, either.

The kids’ (especially Brock’s) inner emotions were particularly commendable. I’m glad this fic kept Brock and Misty’s childhood emotions realistic. Little Brock knows he feels “something” for Misty, but he’s too young to understand “what” that something is. Eventually, his feelings deepen, but it’s over the course of ten years (not over the course of ten damn minutes, as portrayed in less believable fanfics). Your stories always approach young romance in a very gradual, naturalistic approach, and that’s a VERY good thing as far as I’m concerned. _

The conditions young Brock and Misty met were also smart, and nothing in this story felt idealistic. If anything, I found this fic “ironic,” not idealistic. I think almost everyone has met at least one person in his/her past whom they cross paths with ten/twenty years later. “Small world,” and all that. For Misty and Brock, it makes sense that they’d meet at Gym Leader Luncheons. I can picture a scenario such as this happening in the canon. To be honest, I always felt Misty and Brock knew each other before teaming up with Ash. Maybe they didn’t know each other “personally.” Yet, Misty certainly seemed to know about Brock’s talents with Rock Pokemon when she was attempting to lend Ash her Water Pokemon for his Boulderbadge battle. Again, it makes sense for one Gym Leader to know about another Gym Leader, just like it makes sense for two (future) Gym Leaders to meet at applicable luncheons and get-togethers. It tied together the past and the present, along with enhancing Brock and Misty’s bond beyond friendship.

One last thing I want to point out: I’m quite impressed with your one-shot writing. I’m so accustomed to reading your longer/multi-chaptered fics, but this one-shot never felt lacking. There was plenty of character development, for sure. Plus, for all intents and purposes, this fic merged two stories (Brock’s flashback & Brock’s storytelling to Misty) into one, without ever feeling detached or hinting at a potential two-shot. I find that many one-shots are way too short and need more substance than they offer in their tiny size. It’s difficult to find one-shots with as much detail, character development, and conclusiveness as seen in this story. So, while I’m always more attracted to multi-chaptered fics, I have to say I think your one-shot writing is excellent. Not that I’m surprised, of course. _~

All in all, stories like these remind me why there’s Gymshipping in my blood. When little Brock gave little Misty a plate of cannolis, I just melted and went “aw!” (cutest, CUTEST scene! *.* Who wouldn’t want to give Brock a hug after reading that scene?). Dammit, every single one of your stories turns me into a freaking flattery fangirl! I don’t know how you do it, but whatever you do, don’t stop! I suppose if I *don’t* squeal over your stories, then there’ll be cause for concerns, right? _~ So, I’d better stop my fangirlishness and give you the applause you deserve. Simply sweet little story, the perfect pick-me-up, and undeniably precious! What's not to love? .

Ah that was so cute! And the slowness of the progress at the end was really well done - butterfly-inducing! Will be honest, I was waiting for Ash to wake up near the end to mess everything haha! But glad it didn't happen.

~:D

This is so cute! You a great job! Usually when I see a oneshot thislong I would be all like "crap" But it was just so captivating!

Aww, I loved it! This ship is so cute, and I prefer it to Ash/Misty. ( !