The X Witch

Notes: I haven't written much in a while, so I thought writing this would be fun. Hope you pearlshippers enjoy it. Usual disclaimers apply.

There was beautiful music, wonderfully presented food and the guests were brilliantly dressed. Masquerades, buffets and dancing were the things that Princess Dawn loved in a party. She loved embracing her free spirit and getting into the mood. Dawn truly felt alive when her piplup threw himself into the music.

"Where is your good friend?" Saliva asked her twin sister, Dawn. "I would have thought he would have been here by now."

Dawn lowered her head as her shoulders shrugged. "I have no idea."

"Don't worry," Queen Johanna said. "I am sure he's busy training to protect our country." Queen Johanna made it no secret that she was proud of her twin daughters. Saliva was well behaved and Dawn had a beautiful free spirit. They were exactly alike in all but their manners and hairstyle. Johanna tapped Dawn's back and said, "Now and go out and dance."

There was a huge banquet to celebrate Dawn and her sister's sixteenth birthdays. The most honoured of men and ladies were there in the main hall of he castle where chandeliers danced with their flames and grand tapestries across the walls didn't miss a single spot. Stain glass windows decrypting the holy Arceus and the holy lake trio. It was a wonderful party with plenty of lavish dresses and spectacular events, but for Dawn it all felt empty if she didn't have Ash there.

Of course she loved her family and her friends. But for her, Ash was the life and soul of the party. He was a brave knight and when he wasn't training and off-duty he would hang out with her and have lots of fun. With her dancing partner absent, Dawn turned to Salvia who jumped from her comfy seat and danced with her sister.

"Dawn please slow down!" Salvia requested. "You're spinning me way too fast. I will get dizzy."

"I'm afraid I have some bad news," Father Rowan cried out with arms out wide. "Ash has gone."

Dawn's world had stopped as she crashed against the wall. "Gone? What do you mean he's gone?"

"Commander Paul was training with Ash and all of a sudden BOOM!" Father Rowan explained. "There's no doubt about it, he's been kidnapped by a dark sorcerer. Perhaps a witch!"

Dawn gasped. "Then I've must go and find him." Just as Dawn was getting ready to run, Salvia grabbed her hand and their movements ceased.

"Wouldn't it be more wiser to examine the area?" Salvia said to Dawn. "It would help give us some clues."

"HOW HORRIBLE!" cried Lady Serena. "I hope he is found soon."

Dawn nodded. "Then we better there as soon as possible."

"Girls." Johanna reached her arms out for them in the distance. "Please stay here, it's your birthday. The army will find Ash in no time."

"Even though I'd love to help," Salvia told Dawn. "We should listen to Mother for the time being."

Dawn said no more, but by the time the party was over, she was planning to hop on Togekiss and fly over to the scene. Salvia was right, it would have been wiser to obey their mother and accept the strong protection of the guards and palace walls, but standing around or kneeling for Arceus praying for a miracle would not work. When she had the chance, she would escape and do all that she can to find Ash.