MENDING BROKEN HEARTS

By David Hanson

Prologue

I can't help but feel this is so wrong, as you and I, and Brock, walk down this road, to the crossroad where we need to separate. This is so unfair, and not only that, but Brock has to leave now as well… I… I just… I just don't know what to do with myself now - you've always been by my side, ever since Viridian where you nearly killed me because I stole your bike and Pikachu fried it up. I… I know I just called you my best friend, but honestly, whatever this weird feeling is in my chest, my heart, for you… it feels empty. I'll miss you, so, so much… and yes, I'll take care of myself, don't worry, I know my own morning routine.

Well, we tried at first to say goodbye, but then you both showed up again, apparently you both forgot something. I wish I could give you both something in return, for all the fun times, the memories, saving my life… well, you guys better get going, I… can't stand this pain anymore, just go! The sound of you pedaling away with your fixed bike only furthers the pain I'm feeling right now, this really is goodbye...

Curse your sisters for having to go and making you do their work in their place… I took off running for home, I can't stand this, I should've said something to you, I don't want you to go, but you have to, I know you, you'll be at the gym, training to become the water Pokémon master you always talked about becoming…

It's for the best my mind tells me, but my heart… wants you to come back… even as I'm running now, screaming goodbye into thin air, and crying, I think I'm starting to realize something…

I… I think… I… love you, Misty… goodbye… only for now… please Mew only for now…