Pokémon Fanfiction

[A/N:

Ages are as follow...

Ash: 16

Brock: 18

Dawn: 14

May: 15

Max: 10

Drew: 16

Also there's a mix match of Pokémon! Enjoy?]

Chapter 1

"It's been a while since you've seen May and Max, huh Ash?" Dawn inquired. In the year that Ash, Dawn and Brock had been travelling together had not changed that much. She had continued to keep her rich navy blue hair fashioned in a half up half down fashion yet this could easily change on a daily basis. Her white beanie hat still lay contently on Dawn's head, just like it always had. Dawn had also continued to wear her pink Ugg boots however had recently bought some new ones as her others were beginning to look a little run down with all of the walking they'd been doing, the pair sat in Dawn's overly large, pink fold over clutch bag, in case of an emergency. Dawn wore a pink and white stripy dress that cut off just before her knees, the dress seemed a little tight as it hugged Dawn's petite figure. Her black waistcoat wrapped around the top of her body and laced up at the front almost like a corset. The fifteen year old had long abandoned her scarf and replaced this with an expensive white watch which hardly ever left her wrist. Johanna (Dawn's mother) had sent it to her three months ago on Dawn's birthday and instantly Dawn had fell in love with it. Around Dawn's neck was a love heart shaped necklace that was kept on a thin chain, the boys weren't really sure when Dawn had gotten it or who off, nor were they too bothered by it, but Dawn vividly remembered receiving the package from her secret admirer.

"Yeah, sure was I wonder how she's been doing, the last time that I saw May she told us that she'd been travelling with her rival, Drew. I hope everything worked out from them." Ash replied in a polite tone and then added on, "it was sort of weird not having her around at first so it'll be great to finally catch up and hear all of her stories about her journeys." Ash didn't notice Dawn's jaw tighten nor did he see her whole posture stiffen and he definitely didn't take note of the way Dawn's knuckles turned white as her nails dug into the palms; she simply was not pleased with his reply. "So you've missed her then? May that is." Continuing her interrogation Dawn remained in shock from his last answer. "Of course I have! I'm just glad that she hasn't been alone and has had Drew to travel with, I'm pretty sure that Max started travelling with them as well, so she was never really a cause for concern." To this Dawn relaxed a lot more, maybe more satisfied with this reply. Ash simply shrugged off the rest questions and asked a question of his own, "what's the time Dawn?" Dawn checked her white bracelet before replying and Brock finally returned to the conversation after being in the bathroom freshening up. "If that really is the time we best be getting off after all we don't want to be late for our reunion now do we?" The two youngsters shook their head and packed up everything they would need for the day after doing so they left the Pokémon Centre that they had stayed the night at. At the front desk of the Pokémon Centre they collected up their rested Pokémon and headed to the cafe, this obviously came after another failed attempt to lure Nurse Joy on a date with Brock- but that's nothing new.

Finally, they approached the cafe where May's arms wrapped tightly around Ash's now broad frame much to the displeasure of Dawn. Dawn's forged smile greeted May, at this very moment she hated May but that didn't mean she was about to show it! "Max? Wow you sure have grown buddy!" Where there should have stood a short blue haired wanna be trainer now stood a lanky teenager dressed in a white button up top covered by a checkered green sweater vest, plain black pants and some sleek new trainers. When Ash met the nine year old he had been so eager to learn about Pokémon and now the ten year old's belt had six pokéballs attached securely onto it. Max seemed to have grown up a lot but still rocked a nerdy fashion, giving him a second glance Ash realised he may have grown but the bookworm certainly hadn't changed.

Stood next to Max was Drew who appeared fairly distant compared to the rest of the group but then again Drew had never really knew Ash, Brock or Dawn that well. Drew leaned against the wall trying to look cool as per usual, he sort of reminded him a lot of Gary but a lot less egotistical. A long sleeved black top hung from his body while the purple hoodie tightened the top as if it was a belt in addition he wore some blue jeans and trainers. Around Drew's neck were some black bulky headphones that attached to a piece of black wire that drifted off into Drew's pocket, it was most likely connected to Drew's mobile phone. Drew, still the same size as May, hadn't changed much either but Dawn detected the shine in the young co-ordinators eyes as when he searched May visually, this put a smile on her face.

The last of the three had her hair tied up to the back of her head in a messy bun, long strands of hair had fallen out of her bun and now framed her beautiful face, which hadn't changed much either. Small yet decorative orange flowers sprouted from her hair style making her honey coloured hair appear more radiant and glossy than it already was. May's untucked white blouse clung to her hips and cleavage, while her black shorts circled her legs nicely. A floral peach rucksack hung from her shoulders, the pattern matching her white doc martins perfectly. She was stunning; from her tanned, toned legs to her electric blue eyes. She was flawless and even though May was not self conceited she knew that she was pretty. May's smile lit up her face as she showed her pearly whites enclosed by her love heart shaped cerise lips. Dawn really hated her.

Brock's eyes lit up at the sight of May as his jaw dropped to the floor comically. Down on one knee he grabbed both of May's hands causing Drew to flinch and stare angrily at the man stood proposal style in front of May. Ash just sweat dropped at the vision, he knew exactly what was about to come next. Before giving the chance to further embarrass himself Max grabbed Brock's ear and forcefully dragged him away whilst muttering loudly "that's my sister dude!" The whole group- including Drew- stifled a laugh at the sight. "Nope nothing has changed," thought Ash to himself. As he looked at the eighteen year old be dragged by the ear, images of a certain red headed gym leader popped into his head. Ash both physically and mentally shook his head to clear the thought causing all of the companions to stare at him, all puzzled by his actions. "Should we go inside?" Brock took lead of the conversation before the awkward silence could dictate the rest of the reunion. Everyone else agreed and played follow the leader.

Inside, the cafe was decorated like an old diner. The place had style and a black and red theme ran throughout the place. Small circular tables were dotted everywhere each with a black and white chess board pattern printed on the top of them. The chairs were puffy and looked similar to race car seats, they were covered by black leather and each seat had its own personal pattern down the side of them. At the back was a double door presumably leading to a kitchen area. At the bar stood a young lady with brown hair and eyes wearing a blue dress and an apron around her waist.

Before Brock had the chance to proclaim him undying love to the unknowing teen girl Max interjected and began to order for himself. Following his lead the rest of the group ordered leaving a deflated Brock to miserably order on his own. The group of one young adult, four teenagers, and one child sat so that the two groups of companions sat opposite one another at the biggest table in the cafe. For the first time Ash noticed that Max was carrying a rose coloured egg that had hot pink swirls all over it. That red headed gym leader flashed in Ash's mind again "I should really call her..." While Ash was in his own little world Max was explaining how he had come to hold the egg. "So we went to visit Nicolette's ranch, who by the way has finally set off on her journey and has already entered a contest for co-ordinators. She and Vulplume are supposed to be doing great. But later on a fire broke out and without my help we would never have been able to get all of the Pokémon eggs out of there so to thank me Christopher gave me an egg! I can't wait for it to hatch." Max explained in more detail and then asked Ash, "isn't that cool?" Ash was still in his own little world "I wonder if she's okay..." Max became frustrated that Ash wasn't listening to him after he had spent a whole year listening to his stories, "Ash!" Max shouted but failed to gain Ash's attention. "If I don't stop thinking about her now then I'm never going to stop!" Ash shook his head again, once he'd finished he looked up to see all his friends staring at him like he had two heads. "What are they staring at?" Dawn, in a concerned voice turned to Ash and asked "are you okay?" Now it was Ash's turn to be confused "sure, why wouldn't I be?" Everyone returned to their discussion but would often shoot a glance in Ash's direction.

After Ash joined in with the conversations the awkward silence just seemed to drift away as the group of friends began to reminisce on old memories and share new stories. Laughter sprung loudly from each of the teens, by the end everyone's ribs were aching from the constant laughter. It had been a while since Ash had really laughed like this.

Sometime during the catch-up Ash, Brock and Dawn noticed the odd glances shared by Drew and May as they sat opposite one another at the table. The two eventually broke out into a silent game of footsies under the table that was until May accidentally hit Ash- hard.

Once the food had been cleared and bills paid the group stepped outside to figure out what course of action to take next, of course this was not after Brock gave it another attempt to seduce the waitress, needless to say he failed. "So where do you guys fancy heading off?" Asked Ash. "I could do with heading to the Pokémon Centre, my Pokémon are pretty beat after today's journey," explained Max, Drew and May both seemed to agree with this statement. "Well I need to get some training in, I've got an important match coming up so why don't we catch up later? Sit by the campfire for time's sake and have a proper chat? I'm sure Brock won't mind cooking something up would yah Brocko?" Everyone in the group seemed to agree that Ash's idea was a good one. "Wow Ash I think that's the best plan I've ever heard- from you that is. Finally using that brain of yours?" May even rapped on top Ash's head a couple of times as a quick demonstration. As the group was about to part into their two separate parties a large object obscured the sun leaving the six trainers and the two Pokémon stood in a very large shadow.

Blocking the light was a large balloon but to the surprise of the group the balloon was different to that they were used to seeing. The balloon was plain black with the two letters 'TR' carved on the surface in blood red. In the woven basket below we're two male figures wearing black masks and what appeared to be a uniform of some sort. The teenagers recognised who they were instantly, "team rocket!" The group shouted out in unison quickly getting into their battle stances.

"What do you want?" Demanded Ash, he was angered that the lovely reunion had to be spoiled by these two pathetic losers.

"For a start we'd love that Pikachu of yours," shouted down one of the rockets. To this Ash snarled and subconsciously rubbed the top of Pikachu's head, in return Pikachu let out and affection "chaaaa." Cockily Ash provoked the rocket, "what this Pikachu?" A dashing smile adorning the young teens face, he hoped he'd get on the nerves of the two rockets before he blasted them off. "The exact one, give it to us." Compared to the usual three bumbling idiots sent by team rocket Ash sensed something different about these two rockets, something more vicious. "Not a chance!" Shouted Max who came closer to stand next to Ash, pokéball in hand. May, Brock, Dawn and Drew joined him, all prepared to fight. "I think you will or else your little friend is going to get hurt. You don't want to be the one who caused her all that pain now do you?" Instinctively Drew stood in front of May as did Ash to Dawn. The six friends released their Pokémon and an army of thirty four Pokémon stood in front of their ground protecting their now smirking trainers. "Oh you thought we were talking about them? No I was talking about her." And with that the rocket picked something- or rather someone- from the bottom of the basket. His hand wrapped the girls arm, she seemed dizzy and was unable to stand straight without support.

Ash's breath caught in his throat, "Misty..."

[A/N:

Me: Woop! The start of my first real series! *Happy dances*

Ash: Wha- What is she doing?

Misty: *Sweatdrops* I think that she's dancing...

Max: And I thought I was a bad dancer...

Brock: Guess it's up to me then, MasteringAMuggleLife doesn't own Pokémon, you know the rest... Right?

May & Drew: REVIEW!]