Meaning Of Love

Gary, for what seems like the hundred times today, was shocked. He knew how Ash loved his father; he knew how broken Ash was when his father died but he didn't know how much pain and sorrow he bottled up inside of him. He always thought that he knew everything about Ash, from the way he thinks to the way he battles but know that he saw him opening up and weeping to his seemingly secretgirlfriend, he isn't sure if he ever knew his childish friend. His knees finally collapse from where he was hiding from the exhaustion and from the emotional shock that he had endured for today.

Gary then looked at the girl who was holding Ash. He didn't knew who she was or how did she became so important to Ash but he knew one thing, he knew that she is the only woman who knew Ash, the real Ash. He didn't know how those two came to be, he didn't how those two met, or how close the two is, but he was sure that that Elena person was one hell of a woman.

'That girl is a saint. She not just made Ash fall in love with her, which is most likely impossible by other girls, but she had also made Ash open up to her. Brock would faint if he sees this and those girls would be broken hearted but I respect that woman, a person who could make Ash act like that deserved nothing less..' Gary thought as he closed the door and walked away from the seemingly perfect couple. "I'll spy on them tonight during the festival. Those two deserve some privacy, especially Ash." Gary whispered under his breath.

Adan was currently hovering behind them with his Skarmory, far enough for him to not get detected by the Pokémons who were on the roof but close enough to see and hear what they were doing. After hearing what Ash said about his late father, he was torn from comforting his nephew to confronting his sister and slapping her. He knew that Delia was the main reason of his death, his best friend's death, and he knew why, he knew that Delia never loved him because she never gotten over her first love, that was the cause of his death and something that he greatly detest about her. The two of them, Adan and Delia, never spoke to each other after Alexander's death because of that reason, because he was sick of her holding on to loved that was a failure from the start. The two of them never made up, never became the sibling that they used to be, and it was all because of that man.

"Delia, you idiot, you could have at least shed a tear on that day. That might have save him from bottling this much pain in his heart. But I am also at fault about this, I should have been there for him" Adan muttered as a lone tear fall from his eyes.

'I'll let Elena heal him and I'll just confront the two of them later tonight about their secret relationship. Sarah and Jane would have field day if they see this.' With that thought, he ordered his Skarmory to descend towards the ground as quietly as possible.

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Elena held Ash for what seems like hours as she watched how broken he is after telling her about his father. She regretted asking that question after seeing how broken he is after answering it but she knew that he needed to let the grief that has been holding out or at least share the pain to someone, like he knew she needed to open up about her mother. She held Ash for a couple more minutes before he settle down and lay on her lap.

"Thank you Elena, I needed that." Ash said as he wiped some of his tears from his eyes, not even facing Elena.

"You help me about my issues with my late mother, I merely returned the favor." Elena stated in a soft voice.

"Nevertheless, I thank you." Ash then rose up from Elena's lap and sat beside him, not showing her his to eyes. "I think there was some good that happened when my father died, I don't want to admit it but there was some good that happened to me back then when he died." Ash whispered but it was loud enough for Elena to hear.

"And what is that Ash?" Elena asked as she intertwined her hand with his.

"Because of his death I never looked at a girl with interest beyond friendship. I tried my best to be oblivious of all attraction to females because I'm afraid that I'll be like my father, to be unloved by the woman he loved." Ash then looked at Elena with love and passion in his eyes. "I thank whatever entity who's watching me that I met you because now, I don't have to look at another woman, because the only woman that I ever want or ever dream of is already mine and I promise you Elena, I won't let you go." Ash stated as he wrapped his arms on her shoulder and guided her to his chest so that she was once again lying on top of him.

Elena blushed heavily at what Ash said. It never ceases to amaze her how he could make her so important and so love by some. Elena then looked at Ash with eyes that watched the love and passion that was in Ash's eyes. "Maybe our parents gave us something good after they die. When my mother died, I was so restrain and withdrawn to men because I was afraid that I might fell for someone like my father but I was fortunate enough to have met and fallen for you, and that might have been the greatest thing that happened to me." Elena said as she moved and snuggled close to Ash's shoulder before wrapping her two arms around Ash's neck.

Ash could smell the pleasant aroma of Elena's hair as she rested her head on his shoulder and as her hand creep over his neck and upper body. Ash wrapped one arm around her as he reached for his newly owned violin, he already though of something that would please her and him immensely.

"Elena, do you want to hear one of the melodies's that my father thought me?" Ash asked as she tightened his gripped to her, careful not to hurt her.

Elena looked at him and smiled brightly. "Sure, after that performance that you did in the music shop, I can't wait to hear you play some more." Elena said as she loosened her grip a little so that Ash could use his other hand to play the violin.

"What did you do that for? I was so comfortable while holding you in one of my arms and I could play this violin with one hand." Ash whined as he felt the lack of warmth and presence of Elena.

"Just play beautifully and I promise you that you could hold me as long as you want." Elena said teasingly.

Ash blush a bit after hearing before closing his eyes preparing to play one of his and his father's most prize melodies. When he was about to play the instrument, his eyes widen again, suddenly remembering something important.

"Before I start, can I ask you something?" Ash asked as he suddenly looked at Elena.

"Ask away." Elena said, excited in Ash's performance.

"Would you, my fine lady, give me the honor of being my date tonight, at the festival?" Ash asked with a smile and a light blush.

Elena looked at Ash confusedly after hearing that question. "Ash, I'm you lover so that means I have to be with you at stuff like this." Elena said in a matter of fact tone.

"I know but my father thought me, that even though a girl is my lover, I should ask her out first when will go into a date because it's common courtesy for men." Ash explained.

Elena nodded, understanding what Ash said before chuckling to herself. "You and your father must be very noble people. Fine, I'll be your date on the festival tonight, my good sir." Elena stated with smile. "Now will you please play the violin already? Really want to hear how good you really are" Elena demanded with a playful tone.

"As you wish my beautiful angel because your wish is always mine to fulfill." Ash said as he played on of his most favorite melodies and one of the most beautiful musical compositions that the world had not yet heard.