Hi Pearshippers! It's me! Probably you're wondering why I'm making a pearshipping fanfic when I just made two advanceshipping fanfics, right? Well… Check my profile! I'm also a pearlshipper at the same time and I'll prove it to you by making one so I'd shut my big mouth and let you read. Enjoy and PLEASE REVIEW. It wouldn't kill anybody.

No Need to Worry!

Dawn's POV

No need to worry! I always used that, you know? No day had passed without me using that sentence. Even if things are really worrisome, you'll hear me say that with confidence. It's funny when I say it in the roughest of situations, especially when the people around me would say, "That's when I worry the most!"

I'll just tell you one of the many instances I used that catchphrase.

-Flashback (Normal POV)-

Dawn sat nervously on one of the seats provided for the coordinators to make their appeals. This was the second contest she had entered, at the Floaroma Town. Her first contest didn't turn out quite well because she was defeated by her friend and at the same time her rival, Zoey. Zoey had much greater amount of experience under her belt as she wiped the floors with the blunette with relative ease. Of course after having a taste of defeat, she became clearly depressed but Zoey had told her that it was ok to lose, considering the fact that it was the very first contest she'd been to and she also told her that losing will make you learn a couple of new and helpful stuff. From then on, she vowed to train harder and be one of the best coordinators.

Going back to the present, It was now the turn of a lady who wore an odd looking dress. Her name was "Jessilina". Right now, she was doing her appeal on the big stage, being watched by the audience a t the bleachers and also by the coordinators.

From the screen, Dawn witnessed the unique way of the lady to make her appeal. Unique it is, but it was also very amazing. Seeing such a skilled coordinator didn't help. It was the complete opposite; her confidence only lowered.

"She sure is no pushover. What about me if I don't make a good appeal?" She asked herself, evident that sadness was in her tone.

"No need to worry, right Dawn?" A very familiar voice told her. Dawn knew that voice too well so she looked around to see a a boy with spiky black hair and brown eyes with a Pikachu on his shoulder.

"Ash, everyone is so good…I might not be able to beat them and qualify for the battle rounds…" She said, looking down.

"Oh, come on, Dawn. You'll beat them. I'm sure you'll pass the first round. You practiced hard so believe in yourself, kay?"

"I guess you're right, Ash. No need to worry!" Dawn exclaimed, her tone filled with confidence.

-End of Flashback-

Dawn's POV

I told you so. Sometimes, I even think that I overuse that phrase.

As I sat here on a stump in the middle of a thick forest, fountains of tears escaped my eyes. Why am I crying, you say? Well…after a tragic incident in my life, I ran away from them…from Brock…from Ash… I left them…or more like I left because of Ash…

He broke an important thing for me… he broke my heart into a million pieces. I like him a lot, you know. Maybe I even loved him…His rash, reckless yet brave and kind personality had me falling for him bad. Imagine a boy who had such amazing traits…which type of girl wouldn't fall for him? This is what happened to me. The nightmare that had finally became a reality…

-Flashback-

(Still in Dawn's POV)

It was a serene night; all were peaceful. Ash, Brock and I were at the forest, doing our assigned tasks. Brock did the cooking obviously, since he was a great cook. Ash went to find firewood in the woods while I was preparing the tables for us three. My job was fairly easy so I did finish before them finishing theirs.

"Dawn." A deep masculine voice called my name. I turned my sights to see Brock looking at me with a serious expression trailed on his face. I looked at him, confused.

"Maybe you should go find Ash now. It's the perfect time." He told me. I blushed of course but I wasn't sure. What if he didn't like me that way? That would make things awkward and I can't risk our friendship just for the satisfaction of my own selfish desires.

"I don't want to, Brock. He might not like me in that kind of way." I told him softly; he shook his head.

"Look, Dawn. I'm sure he likes you. He's just not dropping any direct form of hints. He likes you. And what I mean is like-like." He said confidently, posing with his head tilted up and his hands on his hips. Of course, that didn't convince me one bit.

"How can you be so sure?" I asked him.

"Oh, c'mon, Dawn. He likes you and I'm sure. I've been traveling with him for six years so I can probably read every action he makes."

I was still unconvinced, however. "I want to believe you but I can't put myself into it."

The breeder was now shouting, probably annoyed at me for not believing any of his statements.

"Dawn, I can't believe this. Where's that "No need to worry" attitude of you?"

That's when it hit me. It Is true. At times like this, I would normally say that. I thought about it deeply and after a while, I nodded and smiled.

With those encouragements from Brock, he was finally able to reach me and to weed out my self-doubts. I smiled at him. "Thanks, Brock! That shook my brain. I guess you're right. No need to worry!"

He smiled at me, as well and signaled me something that meant "Go find him now!" I nodded and ran away from him, in hopes of finding Ash.

I actually didn't know where Ash was, though but I am not about to give in. As I ran past a lot of trees, I heard a rustle from the thick bushes. I became frightened, since I didn't bring my bag along with me. All I could do was wait in horror on what mystery that bushes cover. I was shivering, thinking it might be a Mightyena or an Ursaring. Right now, the rustling became fiercer than ever. Because my feet wouldn't budge one bit, the only thing I did was to shut my eyes in terror and wait for the ferocious beast to pounce at me.

"Hi, Dawn. What're you doing here? And why are so scared?" A male voice asked me with his tone filled with wonder. I knew that voice. That was Ash's so I cracked both eyes open slowly. When my eyes are now fully open, I saw the boy who I was looking for.

"A-ash?" I said in disbelief.

"Yeah, who do you think I am?" He said in his usual Ash tone.

I frowned at him before I replied. "You scared me, you know. I thought you were a Mightyena or something. I thought I was gonna die early."

He placed both of his hands on my shoulders with his eyes gazing directly to my sapphire eyes. I also did the same; I stared at his shimmering brown eyes. Those pair of eyes was somehow magically relieving my soul. I didn't care, though. It was Ash. My friend and my love. As we continued our little staring contest, I eventually became drawn to his eyes. I just stared at it intently without a single care in the world.

"Dawn, no need to be scared. I'm here and I'll protect you."

Those words that came directly from him was so touching that I want to kiss him right now but I'll just think about it after I confess and this is the perfect time. I took a deep breath and exhaled it after. Once again, I looked at his eyes nervously.

"Ash, I have something to tell you so hear me out, kay?" I told him to which he nodded without a word.

I took a deep breath again, trying to alleviate my nervousness somehow and it worked somewhat.

"A-ash… I-I think… I'm falling… for you…"

There, I finally said it. I was still nervous but it relieved me a lot, finally being able to say those words though indirect removed a huge load on my shoulders.

When that came out from my mouth, everything turned mute. The only thing making sound was the wind. I waited for his response though inside me, I pleaded that he would feel the same way.

"I-I'm…sorry, Dawn. I don't know what to say…"

My world suddenly began to crumble and fall apart. Just hearing those words were a fatal blow in my heart. Tears quickly fell from my eyes. I tried to wipe them off but was futile as my eyes shed tears continuously.

"I-it's alright, Ash. N-no need to worry, right?" I tried to reassure him or more like reassure myself but I know myself that I was lying. It hurts a lot…really. I couldn't take it anymore so I let my instincts decide for me. I ran away from him with my top speed. I heard him shout "Wait, Dawn!" but I didn't want to listen because after shattering my heart badly, I might not be ready to talk to him anytime soon. I didn't care where my feet would take me. It's better anyway than seeing Ash who broke my fragile heart.

-End of Flashback-

And that's how I wound up here in the middle of nowhere. It didn't matter, though. I would prefer to be lost here forever than see the one who brought me such pain. Although I still loved him, I know that seeing him now would only shatter my heart more. I'll just stay here until I'm finally ok. It might help me move on or at least weaken my feelings for him.

No need to worry, right? Nah, after that, I might not be able to still say that with full confidence.

Sorry, pearlshippers! It's tragic isn't it? But don't worry, there's still chapter 2! Let's just see how things turn out, ok? Please review, ok? I worked for this so maybe at least reward me with a review or favorite it, key? Bye now and see you again!