Hi all. I know I said that Summer Roses would be the only Pokemon fanfic that I write on my own, but I got this idea today while listening to Kelly Clarkson's song Haunted. I was in a dark mood when I started this, it was raining and thundering like hell over here at the time, and I was bored. Yes I'm aware I have other fanfics I need to write, but couldn't resist. So there. Don't hurt me.

Disclaimer: I don't own Pokemon. The day I own Pokemon will be the day Sesshomaru dyes his fluff pink, Rin starts hating flowers and Jaken starts being nice, so there.

P.S. Sorry if anyone had an idea or story similar to this, I didn't mean to steal it and I swear I'm not copying you.

Summary: When May's fiance Drew dies, she's left alone and in shock. Her friends are trying to help her get over his death, but she can't seem to let go. In her grief, she finds a young German Shepard dog and decides to take him home. Can this German Shepard help mend her heart? Or will more heartbreak follow? MayxDrew, a little OOC, AU

This was meant to be a oneshot, but I changed my mind. Aren't you all so lucky?


Chapter 1

How long had it been? When was the last time she had spoken to him? Seen him? She wasn't really sure, but it had seemed like years since it had happened.

May remembered the horror she'd felt when she'd seen the new report that day. A wild fire had spread through the whole of the woods at the edge of town. Nearby houses had caught fire and slowly but surely the flames spread. According to the news report, May's fiancé Drew, one of the volunteers to help put out the fire, had be trapped in a burning building with several other volunteers while helping a family escape.

Only one of the trapped people survived, a little girl, the daughter of the married couple who'd been trapped in the building, and she was still recouping in the hospital. And those weren't the only deaths that day. Dozens had died—children, adults, teenagers, volunteers. Survivors had been badly wounded by the intense heat and thick smoke, and some were crippled for life.

/Louder, louder, the voices in my head

Whispers taunting all the things you said

Faster the days go by and I'm still

Stuck in this moment of wanting you here/

When the report had first come out, May had refused to believe it. He'd told her he'd be careful, that nothing would happen. Drew wouldn't lie to her! And they were going to get married! They had been planning a wedding, getting invitations out—and then this had to happen! But eventually May had to believe it: Drew was dead and he wouldn't be coming back.

/Time in the blink of an eye

You held my hand, you held me tight

Now you're gone and I'm still crying

Shocked, broken, I'm dying inside/

-Flashback-

"Please don't go," May begged. "It's dangerous!"

"I'm sorry May, but I have to. This is the biggest wild fire we've ever had, and it's spreading quickly. If it's not put out soon, then it could spread over here and then what? I'm not going to let you get hurt."

"But you won't do anything risky?"

"I won't," Drew assured her, pulling her into a warm embrace.

"Promise you'll come back," May whispered, hugging him tight.

"I promise." He looked at her, and smiled cockily. "Hey, it's me, Drew, remember? I'm not gonna go and get myself killed." When May still didn't look reassured, he said, "Nothing's going to happen, all right? Everything's going to be fine."

Drew hugged her again, and gently kissed May's cheek. "I'll be back soon, okay? Don't worry too much."

May nodded, and followed him to the front door. Something told her not to let him go, but what could she really do? Drew was too thickheaded and stubborn to listen. Instead, May closed her eyes and prayed silently until they reached the door. When she opened her eyes, Drew was holding a red rose out to her.

May accepted the rose and looked into Drew's emerald eyes. Deciding to try one last time, she asked softly, "Do you really have to go? I have a bad feeling about this…"

Drew gently cupped May's cheek with one hand and locked his emerald eyes onto her sapphire eyes. "What are you worried about? I promised you I'd come back, didn't I? I'm not gonna go back on my word." He kissed her again, and then added, "Pay attention to what's going on. If the fire gets too close, I want you to leave, okay?"

"I will, don't worry about me. I'm worried about you."

"What is it with you and worrying?"

"Is it so bad that I care about you?!" May demanded, her temper flaring.

"I never said that. I just don't want you to stress out over all this worrying."

"Then stay home!"

"Stop acting so childish!"

"I am not!"

Drew smirked. "That just proved it. Listen, I have to go now, but I'll come back." He hugged her again, and allowed May to rest her head on his shoulder for a while. That's a promise. I love you."

"I love you too."

-End Flashback-

/Where are you? I need you

Don't leave me here on my own

Speak to me, be near me

I can't survive unless I know you're with me/

The first few days had been hard, but everything seemed even harder after the shock had worn off and reality set in. It still felt odd to wake up every morning without Drew to wish her good morning, or to eat breakfast, lunch, and dinner without him. The house felt empty without him, and May was slowly sinking into a depression as each day went by. She felt so alone.

She had her friends, of course, but they wouldn't understand the pain she was going through. They were happily married with their husbands still alive and healthy.

May thought about canceling the day's plans to hang out with Misty and Dawn, but decided not too—she needed some fresh air and getting out of the house for a while would be good for her.

May waited until she heard the ringing of the doorbell, and stood to answer it. As soon as the door opened, May's close friends, Misty and Dawn, each grabbed one of her arms and dragged her outside. "Hey hey hey! Wait—!" May protested. "I still have to lock the door!"

"Well hurry up! We have a full day!" Dawn replied loudly as she and Misty released her friend.

May muttered a few curses under her breath, and then asked, "So…what's my torture for today?"

/Shadows linger only to my eye

I see you, I feel you, don't leave my side

It's not fair, just when I found my world

They took you, they broke you, they tore out your heart/

"Don't be so negative," Misty scolded. "Anyway, we're going to go shopping today, and then we're watching a movie at my place."

"What movie?"

"I don't know. It's Dawn's turn to pick what we watch."

"I'm thinking about just some random movie on TV," Dawn mused thoughtfully. "How does that sound?"

May and Misty just stared at her. "I think I should be scared," May mumbled.

"Hey! What does that mean?" Dawn demanded.

"It means you usually pick some corny movie or something whenever it's 'random'," May retorted. She sighed. "Well, let's just go."

-Later-

"May doesn't seem to be having as much fun as I thought she would," Dawn whispered to Misty.

"Apparently, when Drew died, her love of shopping died too," Misty replied. "But we can't let that stop us. I will make her laugh—or smile, or something!—today. The afternoon is still young!" With that, Misty shot off after her moping friend, leaving Dawn behind in a cloud of dust.

Dawn blinked, and stared after her friends. "I still can't get over how Misty does that," she muttered to herself, and then set off after them.

-Later at Misty's-

Later that night, May, Misty, and Dawn were gathered on Misty's couch at her house, staring blankly at the TV screen as Dawn flipped through different channels. "There's nothing good on!" Dawn whined.

"Let's watch a horror movie," Misty suggested.

"No! I hate blood and gore!" Dawn replied loudly. "What about you May?"

"…I'm thirsty." May stood and left the room. A minute later, the light in the kitchen went on.

Dawn and Misty glanced at each other. Misty sighed heavily. "I still haven't made her smile…or laugh."

"This was a waste of time," Dawn growled, changing the channel yet again. "All she's doing is moping around and bringing us down!"

"I guess she hasn't gotten over it," Misty said. "We should just let her grieve for a while, and sooner or later she'll feel better, I suppose."

"Yeah, you're right. I guess I just a little impatient, is all." Dawn flipped to another channel. "Ooh! I love this movie!"

-In the Kitchen-

May sat at Misty's kitchen counter, her head in her hands. She'd heard what Dawn and Misty had said, and she felt bad about ruining their fun, but at least they understood. May lifted her head and blinked wearily. Trembling slightly, she picked up her glass of water and went back into the living room.

/I miss you, you hurt me, you left with a smile

Mistaken, your sadness was hiding inside

Now all that's left are the pieces to find

The mystery you kept, the soul behind a guise/

May entered the room and saw Dawn staring intently at the screen, while Misty tried to get her attention. "Change the channel!" Misty hissed.

"Why?"

"Just change the damn channel!" Misty snapped.

"A least tell me why!" Dawn retorted sharply. "What's so wrong with this movie?"

May turned her attention to the TV. She sucked in a breath, and swallowed. She recognized this movie.

The setting was dark, and there were two cars on a stretch of road winding through what appeared to be a forest. One of the cars was driving in the wrong lane, and the driver was shouting to the driver of the second car. Headlights appeared in front of the first car, and the driver swerved into the trees to avoid it—

May let out a sharp gasp, and the glass of water dropped from her hand and crashed into the ground, shattering upon impact. Shards of glass scattered across the floor, and a puddle of water seeped into the carpet.

/Where are you? I need you

Don't leave me here on my own

Speak to me, be near me

I can't survive unless I know you're with me/

Misty and Dawn jumped at the sound, and Dawn exclaimed, "Damn!"

"I told you to change the channel!" Misty shouted in despair.

"I'm sorry! But I haven't seen this movie in a long time, and I forgot what happened!"

"You should've listened!"

"You didn't tell me why! I told you, I haven't seen Fluke in a long time. How was I supposed to remember what happened?"

Misty and Dawn turned to May, who had paled and was staring at the TV in horror. Dawn lunged for the remote and clicked the power button. The screen instantly went black. "Are you okay May?" Misty asked gently. "May…?"

"I…I'm fine," May choked out, stumbling a little as she headed for the door. "Listen, thanks for—for helping and all, but I really have to get home."

"May!" Dawn shouted after her friend. "I'm sorry! I didn't realize—"

"It's fine!" May replied, her words muffled as the door slammed shit behind her.

/Why did you go?

All these questions run through my mind

I wish I couldn't feel at all

Let me be numb, I'm starting to fall/

May ran into her home crying. She loudly cursed at her misfortune, and then rounded on the stuffed German Shepard doll Drew had given to her for her birthday a few years ago.

She picked it up and threw it across the room, cursing loudly. "Why did you leave!?" she shouted. "I told you not to! Why didn't you listen!?"

May collapsed onto the couch, crying and lay there for a half hour until she'd calmed down. Slowly she stood up and carefully approached the stuffed animal, as if fearing it might lash out at her. After a brief hesitation, she dropped down and picked it up, fondling the doll gently. Its black-and-tan fur was slight worn and extremely soft, like the fur of a young puppy. The doll had bright green eyes, and its expression was soft and gentle, and a large plush red rose was sown into its mouth.

May could still remember the day Drew had given it to her.

-Flashback-

May gently tore off the wrapping paper from the gift box Drew had given her and reached inside. She felt something soft, and smiled when she pulled out the gift. It was a plush German Shepard dog, with soft, fuzzy tan fur and black markings. Its eyes were green, and it held a plush red rose in its mouth. May hugged the plush dog tightly, and then rounded on Drew, hugging him as well.

"Aww, it's so cute!" she gushed. "I love it, thank you!"

"It was…nothing, really," Drew replied, blushing slightly.

"It reminds me of you! It has your eyes and a red rose! It must've been nearly impossible to find!"

"It was hard, but worth it, I guess. Do you really like it?"

"Of course! I'm going to call it Shuu!"

"…Shuu?"

"Yes! A cute name for a cute plushy!" May replied. "Thanks again, Drew, really."

-End Flashback-

May hugged the plush gently, and whispered into its ear, "I'm sorry, Drew. I'm not mad at you." Then she stood and placed Shuu on the couch.

/Where are you? I need you

Don't leave me here on my own

Speak to me, be near me

I can't survive unless I know you're with me/

May sighed as she moved around the house in a slight daze. She shut off the lights, and made sure all the windows were closed and locked, and then double-checked that the front door and the back door were properly locked.

When all that was done, she entered the kitchen and got a glass of cold water. As she poured herself a drink, she guiltily remembered the mess she'd left at Misty's. Placing the half-finished cup of water in the sink, she told herself she'd make it up to Misty and Dawn before shutting off the kitchen light.

Finally, she went upstairs into her bedroom, where she unchanged and took a quick, hot shower to calm her nerves.

/(Where are you)

Where are you? I need you

Don't leave me here on my own/

When she was done, she changed into her pajamas, blow-dried her hair, and brushed her teeth. At last, when she reentered her room, she froze, and stared at her bed. Lying in the tangled mass of sheets and blankets was Shuu; with his large green eyes staring at her, and gentle, almost realistic spark in his eyes. The expression on his face had changed a little, from soft and gentle to caring and understanding.

May shivered slightly, and sat down slowly on the bed. She picked up Shuu, and held up the German Shepard eye level to her. May bit back a sob and hugged the small plush, then placed it beside her, snapped off the bedside lamp, and pulled the blanket over her head.

/Where are you?

(I can't survive unless I know you're with me)

You were smiling

You were smiling

You were smiling…/


So there, chapter 1. Like Summer Roses, updates migt a little slow, since I'm trying to focus more on my other Inuyasha fanfic, but seeing as I have writer's block for that, you might get lucky and I might update sooner. It just depends. Anyway, like I said, I was in a dark mood when I wrote this, so don't get mad.

Also, don't flame me for having Drew die. The story wouldn't work otherwise, but I promise happier moments in the future :)

Oh, and also, about the name of May's plush, I know Shuu is Drew's Japanese name -- I gave the plushy that name on purpose.

Plus, I don't know if any of you have ever heard of the movie Fluke, but it's this sad movie about a woman's husband who dies, and the is reborn and blah blah blah. Part of the inspiration of this story comes from that, and May, Misty, and Dawn all know the story (Dawn just momentarily forgot) and that's why May freaked out. Check out the movie if you want more clarification.

Inuyasha: Is it me, or is the common theme in your stories death, pain, and suffering?

Me: Oh? Why would you say that?

Inuyasha: Because in every story at least one person dies, a whole lotta people suffer, and there's always mistrust and junk!!

Me: No one died in Saving Me!

Inuyasha: Sango almost died!

Me: Almost!!

Inuyasha: And it was my fault!

Me: Technically, it was her father's fault, and Miroku's fault, but you can blame yourself if you want to.

Inuyasha: ARGH!

Me: But there's always a happy ending around the corner!

Inuyasha: ...

Me: What?

Inuyasha: Are you high or something?

Me: Yes, no, maybe, why?

Inuyasha: Okay, what did you drink and/or eat?

Me: Nothing...except two bottles of Mountain Dew!!

Inuyasha: ...

Me: Don't stare at me!!

May: So why do I have to suffer?

Me: Ah! How did you get here?! This narration box is reserved for only Me and Inuyasha!

Drew: Why the dog?

Me: Cuz it's fun to argue with him! ...Ah! How did you get here?!

Inuyasha: All you people are crazy! I'm leaving! ...But first, Read and Reveiw!

Me: Or else!

May, Drew, & Inuyasha: Or else what?

Me: I HAVE A MACHINE GUN!! AND MOUNTAIN DEW!!

Inuyasha: I'm getting a straight jacket.