Yup, that's right, Gaara ish my sexeh beast is baaaack! Alright, so here's my newest story. I dub it, 'Quality Time'! So, obviously, it's Contestshipping, Ikarishipping and, Pokéshipping. The Pokéshipping already exists as the story begins. The other two will develop as the story progresses within the chapters. Oh, before I forget, everyone is sixteen and traveling Sinnoh like, as if they completely all started over…because I said so. Anyway, here's the first chapter…disclaimer and all that other crap I put before it actually begins! Hope you like the first chapter!

Disclaimer- Y'all should remember this from my other story...I still do not own Pokémon. But…if I did…Drew would be in it more often and May would realize the real reason for the roses. And they would both be in the Diamond and Pearl season like they should be so they can declare their un-denying love for one another!

"Speaking"

What's going on in the story

Thoughts or emphasis on a word and sometimes flashbacks

Pokémon talk

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Paul Jones furrowed his brow in angry thoughts as to why he traveled with the other five who constantly talked, aside from the other arrogant teen. Who only spoke when a certain brunette said a slightly stupid phrase.

…why am I here again…? They're all so annoying. Dawn is such a ditz and never stops complaining…May is worse than Dawn…Misty yells way too freaking much…Ash is a dumbass who has no talent for battling…and Drew just plain sucks.

Flashback

"Come on, Paul, we've got one more space for the group! Come with us!" May Maple, the brunette, urged him to join.

"Yeah, we could use another guy! I hate arrogant people, like Drew, but come anyway!" Ash Ketchum, the so-called no-talent-battler, stated. Drew glared harshly at Ash for his statement.

Paul rolled his eyes, "I'm arrogant as well…you would travel with two people you hate…?"

"…YEAH!"

Misty Waterflower, the fiery redhead, whacked Ash upside the head, "YOU'RE SO STUPID, ASH!"

Ash held his head and grinned at her, "Yeah…but you love me anyway." "You know it!" Misty grinned and planted a kiss on his lips.

Drew Hayden, the green-eyed teenage heartthrob rolled his eyes, "…alright, enough with the mush. If you're going to do that, do it when us single people aren't around."

"THEN GET A GIRLFRIEND, DREW!" Misty glanced at her brunette friend, who she knew was indefinitely in love the green-haired coordinator.

Dawn Hikari, the 'ditz', spoke up, "Yeah, seriously, Misty...No one wants to see that! Get a room!" She laughed.

"So are you going to come with us, Paul? It'd be more fun with you!" May asked again.

'Fun? How the hell could I make their journey fun by traveling alongside them?' Paul internally rolled his eyes.

Paul looked at the brunette, "…if I say yes, will you stop asking…?" May nodded. "Then I will come…I suppose. Just stay out of my way."

End Flashback

…oh yeah…that's why. Damn. This is going to be an interesting adventure. And by interesting I mean completely asinine and irritating.

It had only been an hour of traveling with the five, and Paul was already driven to insanity. Deciding to screw over the sticking with them idea, he dropped behind and turned off into the woods, veering from the trail. He could've sworn he saw Dawn look back with a disappointed face, but he quickly shook it off. He followed a lightly grassed area as the trees started to disperse. It opened up to reveal a large lake.

…this must be Lake Verity…

Paul slipped off his black backpack and set it down by the water's edge, taking a seat next to it. He rubbed his temples, alleviating the stress from his previous traveling buddies. He stared across to the other side of the lake, where a group consisting of Bidoof and Bibarel grazed about for food. He heard angry squawks of Starly and Staravia, flying about apparently fighting over territory with Spearow and Fearow.

He wondered what it would be like to be a flying type. He wondered what it would be like to be a Pokémon period. He'd be his Electabuzz. An ass-kicker and a powerhouse. Electabuzz never went down without a fight too. Suddenly, he glanced back down upon hearing the sound of something falling into the water. Looking at it more closely, he noticed it was a Pokéball of his.

"…oh well isn't that just freaking great!" Paul quickly pushed his backpack further from the water's edge, to avoid more of his Pokéballs falling in after him. He then dived into the lake water. He kicked his feet faster to reach the ground floor and reached out for the ball, but was kept at bay as his right foot became caught in a bush of underwater vegetation.

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Meanwhile, with the other five, they soon became aware of Paul's disappearance. They stopped for a break and discussed the situation.

"…so no one saw Paul leave, just like that?" Misty questioned. Dawn wasn't listening focused on other things.

"No…I was paying attention to not tripping, like usual!" May stated.

Drew smirked, "For once in your life. And no I haven't seen him."

Ash shook his head indicating he didn't know the whereabouts of the purple-ish haired teen.

"Dawn, have you seen Paul?" Misty and the teens among her watched for a response. When none came, Misty asked again.

"Dawn…HELLO IS ANYONE IN THERE?"

Still nothing.

Misty stomped up to Dawn and screamed in her ear, "DAWN! HAVE YOU SEEN PAUL!"

"…wha?" The blue-haired girl finally came out of La-La Land. "Have I seen Paul…? Um…yeah…I have…"

"WHAT?" the group exclaimed. Okay, maybe just Misty, May, and Ash did. Drew just re-rolled his eyes.

"Um…yeah…about ten minutes ago he left…I think I can show where he turned off into another path! Come on!"

Dawn pivoted on her feet and headed the other way with them in tow. They ran to a small fork in the trail, and went the other direction, hoping to find the lost member.

"Dawn, are you sure this is the way? The trees are starting to disperse…is that a lake?" May puffed running next to her.

Dawn stopped at the clearing, and locked her eyes on a certain black backpack. "It's Paul's…but…where's Paul…?"

Paul swam over to the plant that forbade him from reaching his Pokéball, and tried to free himself, but when he grabbed at it, the plant wriggled out of his grasp. Paul furrowed his brow angrily, kicking at the plant furiously. The plant still would not give up and let him escape.

I DON'T HAVE TIME FOR THIS!

Paul began to feel extremely lightheaded as he became frantic and attempted to swim harder to the surface, but it wasn't working. He heard a faint splash of water, and saw a silhouetted figure heading toward him, but once they neared him, he blacked out before seeing their face. The figure had trouble dragging him to the surface, but eventually made it. Even in the darkness of his unconscious mind, Paul could still hear voices calling out to him, saying his name. No, not saying…they were screaming…screaming.

"PAUL!"

YAY! The first chapter is out! So, please tell me what you think, I know not much romance yet, but I promise, there will be some evident Ikarishipping next chapter! The Contestshipping will come around soon. Anyway, I'll try to get the next chapter up soon! I hope you guys liked this first chapter, I did! So, please review, put it on story alert or favorite story, all that good stuff…you know. Click that purple button in the lower left hand corner! Thanks for reading my newest story!

-Gaara ish my sexeh beast