This is the first of my Pokemon Colosseum one-shots. This one is set to 'You'll be in my heart' by Phil Collins.

Backstory: Just as Wes was about to defeat Evice in the final battle, Shadow Tyranitar went into Hyper Mode and started to attack Rui. Wes pushed her out of the way in time, but he took the full blast. Espeon and Umbreon quickly ended the battle, but it was too late for the young hero and he died in the hospital. Six months later, Rui still hasn't emotionaly recovered. Now Wes' spirit has returned to comfort her and let her know that she'll always be in his heart.

In the peaceful forest of Agate Village, a large stone relic stood as a shrine to the legendary Pokémon Celebi. For many decades it stood there in solitude, not even the oldest citizen in Agate could remember when it came to be. Unfortunately, the same could not be said for the tombstone it now shared the forest with.

Beneath the thick canopy of the forest, a red-haired girl sat alone. Her sapphire-blue eyes were red from crying and her pale cheeks streaked with tears. Lying in the grass at the entrance, watching the girl's mourning in silence, were six Pokémon: Espeon, Umbreon, Plusle, Typhlosion, Meganium, and Feraligatr.

"It's been six months since that day." Umbreon remarked sadly. Plusle ran over to the girl and tugged on her jacket, trying to get her attention. The small electric Pokémon's efforts proved for naught. It turned back to the other Pokémon with a defeated look on its face and shook its head. Espeon looked to the sky.

"You left too soon, Master," it prayed "Rui still needs your strength."

The psychic Pokémon's pleas did not go unnoticed, neither did Rui's tears. A teenage boy with dirty-blond hair and piercing golden eyes stepped out of the shadows of the tree that loomed above his grave. Slowly, he approached Rui and kneeled next to her, but she showed no sign of notice.

"Rui?" the boy whispered "Can you hear me?" Still no response. The boy looked over at his Pokémon.

"Espeon? Umbreon?" Not even the usually perceptive Espeon took notice of the boy's presence.

"They can't hear you, Wes." A gentle voice behind him explained. Wes didn't move from his position as a small, floating Pokémon appeared behind him in a flash of pale green light.

"She's been mourning me for six months." He said bitterly "I can't just sit around and watch her waste her life like this." Celebi sighed sadly.

"I know, Wes," she replied calmly "But there is nothing I can do." With that she disappeared in another flash of green light.

"Maybe you can't do anything," Wes said to himself "but maybe I can." He reached out to stroke a stray lock of Rui's flame-colored hair, but his hand went right through her.

"Rui," he whispered "I don't know what good this will do, and I'm not very good at singing, but my mother used to sing me this song when I was little. I hope you can hear it, it always made me feel better."

Wes took a deep breath and started singing.

Come stop your crying

It will be alright

Just take my hand hold it tight

I will protect you

From all around you

I will be here

Don't you cry

For one so small

You seem so strong

My arms will hold you

Keep you safe and warm

This bond between us

Can't be broken

I will be here

Don't you cry

'Cause you'll be in my heart

Yes, you'll be in my heart

From this day on

Now and forever more

The Pokémon suddenly became aware of another presence in the forest with them. They instinctively stiffened and looked around for the source.

Why can't they understand

The way we feel?

They just don't trust

What they can't explain

I know we're different but,

Deep inside us

We're not that different at all

And you'll be in my heart

Yes, you'll be in my heart

From this day on

Now and forever more

Rui suddenly started to stir at the sound of his voice. Wes paused, then continued to softly sing.

Don't listen to them

'Cause what do they know

We need each other

To have, to hold

They'll see in time

I know

When destiny calls you

You must be strong

I may not be with you

But you've got to hold on

They'll see in time

I know

We'll show them together

'Cause you'll be in my heart

Yes, you'll be in my heart

From this day on,

Now and forever more

Oh, you'll be in my heart

No matter what they say

You'll be in my heart, always

Always

"Wes?" Rui whispered softly. She slowly raised her head, her blue eyes meeting his golden ones. She tenderly reached up to stroke his cheek, wondering if the person before her was real or an illusion. He clutched her hand in his and looked longingly into her eyes.

"Oh, Wes, I've missed you so much." She whispered. Wes gently wiped a stray tear from here check.

"Rui, it's time to let me go." He told her.

"I can't do that!" Rui cried "I love you!"

"I know, Rui. I love you too." He murmured "That's why you have to let me go. My time has passed, but yours is just getting started. You can't spend it longing for the past." Rui started to protest, but Wes placed his finger on her lips in the same manner that she used to do to him.

"I want you to live a long and happy life." He continued, then he gave her a crooked smile "Besides, I need you to look after my Pokémon for me. Make sure that they are given the best life possible."

Rui looked over at the forgotten Pokémon, who had now lowered their guard and were watching what was transpiring between the two humans. Espeon and Umbreon cautiously approached Wes and he scratched them behind the ears the same way he did when he was alive.

"We've missed you, Master." Wes smiled sadly at the lavender Pokémon's words.

"I've missed you guys, too." He said "You're the best partners any trainer could ask for. I'm just sorry you had to get dragged in to that mess with Snagem with me."

"Don't be silly." Umbreon chided him "We're just happy that you're finally free from Snagem's grasp. I just wish it hadn't come with such a step price." The other Pokémon added their agreements.

"I feel the same way." Wes replied solemnly "But if I could do it again, I wouldn't change the way I threw myself in front of that Shadow Tyranitar's Hyper Beam." He turned to Rui.

"You're safe." He explained "And that's all that ever mattered to me." Rui leaned in close for a kiss. Just as their lips were about to touch, Wes began to glow with a faint gold aura.

"My time is almost up." He answered Rui's unasked question "Take care of my Pokémon for me, especially Espeon and Umbreon. I hope they'll be as faithful to you as they have been to me for all these years."

"Of course, Master." Espeon and Umbreon replied in unison.

"Why do you have to go?!" Rui exclaimed, her voice choked with tears "Please, Wes, stay here with me!"

"Rui," Wes said calmly, his voice almost sounding like an echo "Our time will come again. I promise. Until then, know that our love is an eternal one. Not even death can tear us apart. I will forever live inside your heart just as you will in mine."

A bright light shone through the forest as Wes rose to his feet and turned. In the center of light stood two new people. One was a man with spiky hair and golden eyes, the other was a woman with long, dirty blond hair. Rui gasped in surprise.

"Wes, are those…" her question died in her mouth as Wes turned back to her and smiled. Wes' smiles were rare, and even if Rui did see one, they were never like this. Instead of a brief moment of pleasure from a man whose heart was burdened with mistakes, it was almost like the innocent smile of a young child who knew nothing of its world but happiness. As Wes started to approach his parents, Rui leapt to her feet.

"Wes, I think I understand now. You're finally home. You can be happy now. Just, promise you'll wait for me." Wes nodded at her.

"I'll wait for eternity if I have to." Although his lips didn't move, Rui could still hear his final promise echoing in her head. There was a great flash of light, and Wes and his family were gone leaving Rui and the Pokémon alone. She turned back to see the Pokémon watching her expectantly.

"No more wallowing in grief." Rui told them "It's time I started living the way Wes wants me to." She looked to the sky.

"Thank you for everything, Wes." She prayed softly "And just so you know, you'll always be in my heart too."

*sniffle* that's so sad even I feel like crying. If anyone has any songs from Disney or a Musical they would like to see, please let me know. Just note that I don't do gay pairings or sex scenes.

Next chapter will be up as soon as time and insperation will allow.