*An Icy Love*
Summary:
After being defeated by Dawn at the Wallace Cup, May returns to the Johto region to resume participating in Pokemon Contests. What will occur on the rest of her journey? Contestshipping
Chapter 1: Back In Johto
After our favorite female coordinator known as May had met up with Ash, Brock, and Dawn to compete in the Wallace Cup, the brunette hustled back to the Johto region to compete in Pokemon Contests to obtain more ribbons and to enter the Grand Festival of course.
Might I remind that the coordinator was not wearing her original red outfit anymore. She now wore an entire new outfit.
The color of emeralds was the color of her new bandanna that she currently wore on her head that also had a white streak design in the center of it, along with a new emerald-colored fanny pack firmly wrapped around her waist to match. She also wore a sleeveless orange dress that had a white line going down the center and had two sky-blue Pokeball designs on the edges of the dress that were both outlined in white. Her dress was rather short; however, the length of the dress revealed that she was wearing black shorts underneath. A onyx-colored collar pointed downwards around her neck and she wore gloves that were the colors of: green, black, and white. Her sneakers were the colors of: orange, green, and black.
The outfit she wore greatly exposed her petite and attractive figure.
May was currently on the cruise ship that was leading her back to the Johto region and she was remarkably proud of her achievements as she stared down at her ribbon case. Inside the case remained three Johto ribbons and she began to reminisce on how she obtained those ribbons.
Yeah, she didn't win the Wallace Cup; however, she gained a ton of experience and knowledge just by being there.
Her rival Drew abruptly entered into her mind and she flinched.
'I wonder how Drew is doing...with his contests and all...' May thought solemnly as she was leaning against the railings of the boat while her hair was dancing gracefully with the wind and she sighed.
Harley unexpectedly entered into her mind and she twitched.
'Oh gosh... Why did I think of that creep just now? Hopefully he won't try to ruin my chances at winning this time. I've had about enough of his sneaky schemes! Besides...that guy really scares me!' May thought in disgust as she felt shivers rush down her spine and she gulped.
A frown then crept onto her lips. 'That reminds me...I haven't really seen Soledad in an awful long time. Although, Drew has told me he's seen her...'
The female coordinator continued to ponder about her rivals as minutes passed and worriment was lurking in her heart; however, she didn't know why.
After several minutes, an announcement blasted out of the speakers, and it broke May out of her thoughts.
"Attention all passengers! We have arrived in the Johto region! Please make your way off the ship safely and we hope you had a delightful time! "
"Shoot! I have to go!" May hastily whispered under her breath and she began dashing towards the exit.
One of the sailors glanced over to May sprinting to the exit and he flinched.
"Hey! Slow down now, missy!" he called out to her in concern and his sweat dropped.
"Sorry!" May apologized panting as she continued to run and she felt slightly mortified.
After about two more minutes, the brunette had finally made her way out of the ship, and she panted wildly while her hands rested on her knees.
A few seconds passed and she gradually stood up straight.
"Whoa..." she whispered breathlessly as her sapphire eyes scanned the gorgeous city that was surrounding her and her eyes were twinkling of admiration.
"Wow, I really am finally back! Yay!" May giggled childishly and jumped in joy.
Something then caught her eye and she turned her head slightly to see a humongous ramen shop and her eyes grew wide.
Her jaw dropped and her mouth began to water.
Ramen noodles were like her own secret soul mate and she could just endlessly eat bowls and bowls of ramen for hours.
If she could, she would eat ramen the entire day, but...she knew she would probably gain a few unwanted pounds.
However. . .
She has dreamed of doing so before countless of times.
Without any hesitation, she darted towards the restaurant to consume her beloved food, but abruptly came to a halt once realizing she had no more money on her.
Her stomach roared for food and she groaned.
"My poor tummy...I'm so hungry too... Gosh, that cruise ship really ate all my money..." May whispered under her breath in disappointment and fake tears streamed down her face.
She began to sulk and she sighed. "I'll just find the Pokemon Center, I guess..."
One horrifying hour later...
May's stomach was roaring savagely for food and she felt as if she was walking like a zombie.
Her eyes then twinkled in excitement at finally finding a Pokemon Center and she wanted to cry tears of joy.
She held both of her arms out as she sprinted forward and roared, "FOOD!"
That's when she collided into the huge glass window...
. . .
May suppressed a groan as her body plummeted to the ground and she bitterly grumbled something under her breath.
She promptly stood and composed herself with a sigh.
"Wow, I really am clumsy sometimes..." May bashfully whispered to herself and blushed of embarrassment.
The brunette looked around frantically while she bit her lip and thought, 'I hope no one saw that...'
She then nonchalantly entered into the Pokemon Center and seated herself in one of the golden-colored chairs.
She was surprised to see no one else in the center besides her and Nurse Joy.
'How awkward... How am I suppose to get food now?' May thought sheepishly but in panic and she averted her eyes downwards at her lap.
" Oh, excuse me miss," Nurse Joy suddenly spoke apprehensively and May's head jerked up to look at the nurse.
The brunette got up from her seat and walked up to the counter that Nurse Joy remained standing behind.
"Yes?" May replied slightly puzzled and grew rather anxious.
"Don't you know that this Pokemon Center has a pool and hot springs?" Nurse Joy inquired and smiled sheepishly.
"Oh...so that explains why no one is here..." May mumbled shyly.
"Usually people just come here to go the pool and barley spend a second in here. When I saw you arrive in and just sit here, I was just utterly baffled! I couldn't believe it!" Nurse Joy explained shakily and her sweat dropped.
May's eyes grew wide. "Oh...really? I had no idea."
"It's somewhat irksome but I've learned to manage," Nurse Joy admitted with a sheepish smile and a fake-laugh escaped her lips.
May's stomach suddenly made a bunch of gurgling sounds and her sweat dropped in embarrassment.
"Uh, I'm sorry but...does this center provide any food?" the brunette questioned hesitantly, her voice soft, and she frowned.
"Why of course we do! I'll fetch you up something right away! You seem like a sweet girl, so it's on the house!" the nurse exclaimed blithely, her voice heart-warming, and she clasped her hands together as she laughed silently.
May gasped of happiness as an enormous smile formed across her lips and her eyes sparkled uncontrollably.
"Thank you so much!" May told her with much gratitude in her voice and she just wanted to cry of happiness.
Nurse Joy's sweat dropped. "Er... You're welcome."
. . .
Thirty minutes later. . .
May had barbarously devoured five bowls of ramen and Nurse Joy was so dumbfounded by the fact that such a petite girl had such a gigantic appetite.
The female coordinator eagerly shoved her last spoonful of ramen into her mouth and the nurse winced.
"Uh... I'm afraid that's all the ramen we have..." Nurse Joy reluctantly advised the brunette and laughed nervously.
May's body grew tense while her eyes went wide and she cried cutely like a little puppy as the spoon remained in her mouth.
"I'm...I'm really sorry..." Nurse Joy managed to say with a forced-smile and she twitched.
Seeing Nurse Joy's expression, May immediately shot up from her seat, and felt guilt consume her. "No, I'm sorry. I was being too greedy. My stomach kind of controlled me for a bit. Haha."
"Oh, it's okay. It happens," Nurse Joy assured with a bright smile and giggled silently.
"I really am sorry though!" May apologized once more while frowning and her voice sort of sounded childish.
"It's alright," Nurse Joy insisted softly and then suggested, "I actually think you should go visit the pool and hot springs. It's quite nice actually. What's even nicer is the fact that your Pokemon are allowed to go in as well. There are two pools to be exact.
One for Pokemon and one for people. It's really great."
"Do you mind if I go?" May reluctantly asked, feeling guilty to leave the nurse alone, and her frown remained.
"Oh, not at all! Now please go!" Nurse Joy insisted cheerfully and gestured for May to leave.
"Um... Okay..." the coordinator mumbled shyly as her eyes awkwardly shifted around the room and she played with her fingers.
"Don't worry about me! I've got Pokemon to attend too anyways so please have a good time!" Nurse Joy told her enthusiastically as she grabbed onto May's shoulders from behind and she started to push the female coordinator out the door.
"O-Okay! T-Thank y-you!" May stammered shakily while the nurse was slowly guiding her towards the pool and she gulped.
After about three minutes, the two were now standing in front of the door that lead into the locker rooms, and Nurse Joy released her grip on May's shoulders.
"Well, this is it! Get changed in here, okay? Have fun!" she sang teasingly to the brunette with a wink and walked away.
May flinched once the nurse winked at her and her sweat dropped.
'I think that Nurse Joy is bipolar...' May thought and sighed.
The brunette entered into the girl's locker room and quickly got changed into this pink bikini.
She released her Wartortle, Beautifly, and Glaceon from their Pokeballs.
She knew Blaziken didn't like water very much while Venusuar was too big and well...Munchlax would be a problem...
"Let's go guys!" May cheerfully urged her Pokemon and they all cried out in joy.
. . .
The brunette exited out of the locker room along with her Pokemon following behind her and she advanced towards the pool for Pokemon.
Not many trainers were there, only about 10.
Her pupils then dilated at seeing what was ahead.
Glaceon gave it's trainer a puzzled look and innocently titled it's head to the side. " Glace...? "
May grew frightened as her teeth were chattering ferociously.
All of her Pokemon turned their heads to see what the coordinator was looking at and they gasped.
. . .They all saw Harley. . .
May's eyes frantically scanned the area and she then saw Drew brushing his Absol and he was...shirtless...in his swimming trunks.
May instantly felt the blood rush to her cheeks and she winced.
'How am I suppose to get away from Harley? I could go up to Drew but...it would feel weird talking to him in my bathing suit and all...it would be too awkward...' May thought nervously and she played with her fingers.
She had to act fast or else Harley would spot her right away.
'...I should just go somewhere else. Maybe they both won't notice me after all...' May thought nervously and she bit her lip.
"Come on guys..."she whispered very quietly to her Pokemon, so Harley or Drew couldn't hear or see her, and she ventured towards one of the edges of the Pokemon pool.
Her Pokemon followed.
She seated herself down on the concrete, her legs dangling above the water, and her Pokemon surrounded her from both sides.
" Come on, you guys should go in!" she insisted her Pokemon with much persistence in her voice and she flashed them a heart-warming smile.
Wartortle dove in but Glaceon and Beautifly stayed next to her on the concrete.
Beautifly to the left and Glaceon to the right.
"Come on, guys! Go in!" May urged them and the two shook their heads.
May sighed.
"Oh come on... Please?" she pleaded quietly.
They shook their heads once more and Wartortle abruptly squirted water out of it's mouth and the water bombarded May's face.
"H-Hey!" May fumed, trying to contain her anger; however, she failed miserably. "W-Why did you do that, huh?!"
Wartortle chuckled and so did her other Pokemon.
May twitched and sighed once more and she then began to laugh. "I guess that was pretty funny. I'm sorry for yelling."
Her Pokemon nodded and they all laughed.
"All right guys we need to think of a new style and strategy for us to win the next contest! " May proclaimed confidently as her and her Pokemon then huddled in a circle; however, Wartortle remained in the water.
Her sapphire eyes then widened slightly and she frowned.
" ...Wait... What am I doing? The reason why I even brought you guys here was to have fun. Now go on you guys!" May told them while smiling and gestured them to hop in the pool.
Glaceon and Beautifly nodded and joined Wartortle in the tiny pool that was about only two feet deep and they all cheered in happiness.
May suddenly felt someone tap on her shoulder, causing her heartbeat to accelerate slightly, and she swiftly turned around .
It was Drew .
"Never thought to see you around here. Knowing you, I thought you would have gotten lost or something," Drew teased playfully and ran his fingers through his luscious emerald-colored bangs.
May then clenched her fists and her teeth and she hissed back, "Drew, I can fully take care of myself and I haven't even gotten lost so far!"
"So far," Drew retorted cleverly and chuckled.
" Whatever..." May huffed and she then questioned casually, "So Drew...what brings you here?"
"I'm just taking a break from working so hard, unlike you May. You should be training right now," Drew replied in an aloof tone and flipped his hair while chuckling.
"HEY! GIVE ME A BREAK DREW! I JUST GOT BACK FROM SINNOH AND I'VE BEEN TRAINING REALLY HARD!" May thundered ferociously, her sapphire eyes fierce, and she firmly clenched both of her fists.
"Whoa, take it easy little girl..." Drew teased.
"SHUT UP! I'M NOT A LITTLE GIRL!" May screamed infuriated and she felt her blood boiling.
May hated to admit it but...she was slightly disappointed at her green-haired rival for calling her a "little girl". After all this time, she finally thought he was starting to respect her more but since he just called her that...she's now unsure. Drew only called her a "little girl" once when they first met and now he called her that again...
She felt her heart sunk and she frowned.
Drew narrowed his eyes at her, noticing her frown, and he questioned sternly, "Is everything okay?"
"It just feels like you have no respect for me anymore..." she revealed reluctantly and her frowned remained.
Drew widened his eyes in disbelief. "What? Are you serious...? May...I have the most respect for you than anyone could ever imagine. You always make me strive to do better and if it wasn't for you I wouldn't be as strong as I am now."
He flashed her a genuine smile and she froze.
May was utterly stunned and dumbstruck by his words. Her eyes trembled wildly and she felt her cheeks flush of pink.
She had no idea what to say back at all. All this time, she's been secretly craving those words to come out of Drew's mouth, and now that they finally have...she didn't know what to do.
"By the way, I saw your performance at the Wallace Cup, and I must admit you did surprise me a couple of times," Drew told her casually, his voice quiet but aloof, and he smirked while closing his eyes.
"Is that a good thing?" May asked hesitantly and frowned.
He smirked. "Perhaps."
"YOU KNOW WHAT-"
A voice was suddenly heard.
"Awe...you guys are so cute..." said the voice.
It was Harley and he suddenly banged their heads together.
"What the heck are you doing?!" Drew demanded, very irritated, and he glared at Harley.
"Well...you were teasing your little girlfriend here and it was getting pretty loud so I decided to shut you two lovebirds up! Aren't I a good boy? Heehee!" Harley giggled and had a firm grip on their heads.
"Ouch! Harley stop it!" May pleaded in pain and she was blushing slightly.
" Fine, Hun. I'll let go..." Harley mumbled darkly while chuckling and he let go of their heads.
"Get out of here. Mind your own business for once," Drew hissed coldly while flipping his hair and his eyes were fierce.
"Why don't you mind May's business for once?" Harley countered smirking and he giggled.
'He dose have a point...' May thought and she squinted her eyes in annoyance.
"Oh I SEE. HEEHEE! I'll leave you two alone NOW..." Harley told them seductively and he giggled as he walked away.
"He's so weird..." May muttered and her sweat dropped.
May's Pokemon ran up to her in concern and the two coordinators turned to look at them.
"What's up guys?" May asked her Pokemon as she was bending down to their level and she flashed them a heart-warming smile.
"So, you really did evolve your Eevee in Sinnoh, eh ?" Drew asked smirking while he was looking downwards at her Glaceon and he adjusted his hands into his trunk pockets.
May flashed him a wink and giggled. "I told you I went to Sinnoh!"
Drew chuckled quietly. "That's pretty impressive. Even for you, May."
"Shut up, Drew! I worked very hard to evolve it!" May hissed enraged and she clenched her fists tightly.
May's attention was then drawn to her Pokemon and she asked them softly, "Oh yeah...you guys wanted something...? "
"Glace! Glaceon! " the ice Pokemon cried and began to whimper.
Glaceon's Translation: We thought you guys got hurt...
"Beau! Beautifly!"
Beautifly's Translation: We were so worried about you guys!
" Huh? Wait...were you guys worried about us...? Is that it...? Well, we are okay guys. Harley just showed up and was just being silly," May told them sheepishly and she then urged with a smile, "Now go on and play!"
Her Pokemon nodded and went to go play in the water.
May then turned to Drew and smiled shyly.
" So Drew...what Pokemon Contest are you going to next...? " May asked innocently.
"The one right here smart-one," Drew answered sarcastically in an aloof tone and he flipped his hair once again while chuckling.
May then clenched her fists and clenched her jaw tightly. "Grrr...I knew that!"
"Heh. Yeah right. Maybe when Harley flies. The only reason you know that now is because I just told you , smart-one."
"For once can't you ever be nice?! Last years Grand Festival you were actually growing nicer but now you've become a total jerk again! After all, you ARE mister perfect, but I guess you can't do everything perfect since you don't know how to be nice!" May ranted outrageously with her arms crossed and she huffed.
" No one's perfect...but at least I'm better than you..." Drew countered smugly.
"Oh yeah! Then how come I beat you in the Grand Festival in Kanto!?" May argued and she growled.
"Well, yeah you did, and don't get me wrong but you are quite the opponent however... You're forgetting that I defeated you in battle after that," Drew reminded and chuckled.
" Grrr...if I defeated you once...then I can beat you again!" May proclaimed, immensely determined, and her sapphire eyes were extremely fierce.
Drew's smirk grew. "Pft. Not even in your dreams, May."
"Whatever..." May huffed while she turned around and she refused to look at him.
"Well...while we are here...we should hang out at least..." Drew suggested nonchalantly and flipped his hair.
May grew puzzled. "Why?"
"Well...it's a pool and all...smart-one."
May felt her cheeks flush of rosy-red and she winced.
"S-Shut up! Why do I have to hang out with YOU?!" May demanded flustered and she twitched.
His smirk grew. "Who wouldn't want to hang out with me?"
"ME!"
Author Note: Whoa. I can't believe I actually re-wrote a chapter for this story. For those that don't know, I already have written 38 or 39 (I can't remember XD) chapters for this story on this site but my writing was ATROCIOUS! I wrote it in like...5th grade... .-.
Anyways...
Reviews are appreciated and I shall update soon! Thank you! :D