It's me again here with a new Contestshipping story! I started writing this a while ago, hoping to post it and be one of the first to have a fanfic about May going to Johto and meeting up with Drew and the like. But as you can probably see, this did not happen and there are many like these out there. I hope you will still give my story a chance.
And no, I have not abandoned You Again. I just wanted to post this to… entertain… people while I'm finishing up You Again
Disclaimer: if I owned Pokemon, I wouldn't be writing a fanfiction about May going to Johto. It would be its own series!
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May Goes to Johto – Leaving Already?!
May leaned over the railing of the ferry, mesmerized by the movement of the water. Her and her little brother Max had just finished their journey through the Hoenn and Kanto regions. It wasn't just the two of them though (because we all know they would've bitten each others' head off by now). They had been traveling with two other Trainers they had met, Ash and Brock.
Earlier today, May and Max departed ways with their companions and were now on their way home to Petalburg City. What would May do now? Since she had become a Pokemon Coordinator, she had learned so much and grown from experience. And then she remembered.
Johto…
All of May's friends, enemies, and rivals had headed there to compete in Pokemon Contests. Harley, Solidad, …and Drew. Thinking about it more, May made her decision. Not long after arriving home, she would head to Johto and become even more successful as a Coordinator. Now how would she break this news to her family…?
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"Mom, Dad!" Max called out as he and May entered their home in Petalburg City.
"We're home!" May shouted. At the sound of her children's' voices, Caroline came bounding down the stairs, enveloping them in a hug.
"Uh, Mom…"
"Oh sorry!" Caroline said, letting go of May and Max. "It was just so good to see you two again." Then she turned to the younger of the two.
"How about you go out back and get your father and tell him to meet us in the kitchen," she said to him. Max nodded and ran to find Norman, while Caroline and May headed into the kitchen.
"So how have you been since I last saw you?" Caroline asked her daughter.
"Great!" May replied. "I got to compete in lots of Pokemon Contests and Ash was successful at the Battle Frontier." Her smile disappeared for a moment.
"…I still didn't win the Grand Festival. But later Drew helped me get over my loss with a great battle!"
"Oh," Caroline replied, looking interested. "You mean the cute boy Drew who gives you roses?" May blushed.
"Yes, but it's nothing like that! But speaking of Drew…" Just then, Norman entered with Max.
"Welcome home!" Norman said with a laugh. Both adults were jubilant to have their children home. They spent the rest of the evening talking about their journey and spending time as a family.
As May decided to head to bed, Caroline stopped her.
"Honey, it looks like you had something on your mind all night. Do you want to talk?"
"Well it's just… I know I just got home. But I want to travel again. To Johto. I want to become a better Coordinator and find my own style. And I bet I can do that in Johto."
"I can't stop you from your dreams, May," Caroline replied. "But are you sure you'll be okay on your own?"
"There are other Coordinators who will watch over me."
Like Drew, Solidad, and ever Harley, in his own sick, demented way.
"Well at least stay in town for another day. Tomorrow we can spend the day preparing for your journey." May smiled and hugged her mom.
"You're the best! Goodnight!"
"Goodnight, honey," Caroline replied.
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May awoke the next morning and headed downstairs.
"Where's mom?" she asked Max groggily, as she entered the kitchen.
"I dunno," he replied, taking a spoonful of cereal. "Dad said she was out doing an errand or two."
"This early? I don't understand our mother. I guess she has to get supplies for my journey immediately…"
"What?!" Max exclaimed, dropping his spoon. "You're leaving again? Without me?!"
"I'm sorry Max, but I want to go on a solo adventure to accomplish my dream. And anyway, if you stay here, Dad can help you become a great Trainer for when you get a Pokemon. Then you can go on an adventure of your own!" Max nodded, but still looked extremely upset.
"I guess you're right, sis," he said, not wanting to argue. "Good luck." May smiled, and then went to get ready for the day.
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The next morning, May awoke with a start. She had laid her clothes out the night before, so she got changed quickly. She grabbed her yellow bag with all her Pokemon's needs. Medicine, food, Pokeballs; you name it, she probably had it.
May also grabbed the Pokeballs containing Blaziken, Eevee, and Squritle. She decided to leave Munchlax, Skitty, and Beautifly at home. Max was very fond of Munchlax and it enjoyed picked Berries from the trees in the backyard. And Caroline just adored Skitty and Beautifly.
When May descended the stairs, she gasped in surprise.
"A new bike!" she exclaimed, running down the rest of the stairs. Her family emerged from the next room, smiling.
"Norman went out yesterday and bought it for you," Caroline said.
"Oh thanks Dad! I love it!" May gave him a hug before mounting her shiny, red bicycle.
"It will be a lot easier to get around Johto with that," Max said. "And so you don't get lost…" He pulled a PokeNav from behind his back. "It works in Johto now too!"
May was so happy her family supported her so much. She was so excited to go on another adventure, competing in Contests.
"I talked to Mr. Briney last night as well," Caroline said. "He's agreed to take you to Lilycove City, where they have a Johto-bound ship." May nodded.
"You should get going now; you don't want to keep Mr. Briney waiting!" Norman told her.
May bid one last goodbye to her family before wheeling her bike out the door and riding out of Petalburg City.
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May hit the brakes on her bike and laid it down outside of Mr. Briney's seaside cottage. She noticed the door was cracked open so she peeked her head in. May saw Mr. Briney running around his home, chasing a Wingull (or was the Wingull chasing him?).
"Mr. Briney?" May said, pushing the door open all the way. The old man and his Wingull stopped running.
"Why hello May!" he said cheerfully. "Peeko and I have been waiting for you!" The Wingull called out happily.
"Are you ready to go?" May nodded, and the three of them stepped outside. May grabbed her bike as Mr. Briney started up the boat.
"Let's set sail!" Mr. Briney exclaimed. May smiled and walked onboard. With Peeko on his shoulder, Mr. Briney hit the gas and the boat sped away.
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It was midday when Mr. Briney's small, but speedy, boat docked in Lilycove City.
"We're just in time!" May looked up to see the ship that she would take to Johto. The ship's horn blew, signaling it was time to board.
"Thanks, Mr. Briney!" May exclaimed, running off the boat. Peeko soared in the air above May's head. She pumped the pedals of her bike and managed to stop in front of the boat in time.
"Are you interested in traveling to Johto?" a sailor asked her.
"Yes, sir!" The sailor welcomed May onboard after giving her a key to a cabin. Before exploring the ship, she left her bike in her room. Then she walked to the front of the boat. The horn blew again, and the vessel slowly left the harbor.
May let the wind whip her face and blow her hair. She stared up at the blue, cloudless sky, soaking up the rays from the sun.
"It's a beautiful day," she sighed.
…The perfect day to start a new journey.
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXHaha. Kinda boring and stupid at the end, but it's just a prologue. It's like my version of the last episode of Battle Frontier. Actually, I wrote this before the last episode.
Anyway, the rest of the chapters should be longer and much more interesting. The thing is, I have no clue when the next chapter should be up. Remember, You Again is my first priority; I'm just getting a head start on this project.
So tell me what you think with a review!
And next time:
May arrives in Olivine City and decides to enter a contest to reach the top of the lighthouse. With plenty of challenges along the way, will May be able to make it? And who's waiting at the top? (It's probably not who you think. Or is it?)