Hey ficcers!

I know May's Birthday isn't done, but I got a great idea for an underdog story about Ash. Pearlshipping, possibly some other ships too, and about 5-10 chapters long. The characters are all 15-16 years old.

The rain made it hard for Ash to see. He looked up at the darkening sky. Clouds loomed above, meaning more and more rain. Another stupid rainstorm, another stupid day.

Ash hadn't chosen for things to go this way. No, he was just singled out for some unknown reason. Their had always been that one kid no one really liked at his old school, and now he knew how it felt. He had always been a popular guy, but now... He had no one.

For a moment, tears streamed down his face, mixing with the heavy rain. But he knew hat if he broke down, than he would be giving them exactly what they wanted. A weakling. Sissy. Wuss.

Today had been bad, even by Ash's standards. That morning, he had sat down in a seat covered in superglue, and had to take off his pants in front of the whole class. Really bad day to wear Pikachu underwear.

Then, his whole lunch was knocked to the floor. He saw the popular girls, Dawn Berlitz and May Maple, laughing at him. Gary, the guy who had smashed his whole meal, went over and stood with them. They laughed at him more.

Gary was an ass to begin with so Ash didn't mind him too much. But Ash's had had a crush on Dawn before that, and to see her laughing with Gary... Made him want to punch both Gary and Dawn in the face.

But he wouldn't do that to a girl. No matter how much he hated her, he wouldn't do that to her. It was unjust. To Gary, though, he would smash his face in... If he had the guts to do it.

Realizing he had reached his home, Ash stopped walking. The popular kids took the bus, and those who were uncool were punted off by the cool kids. Ash didn't even try to get on the bus anymore.

He went inside, ate supper, and fell into a fitful sleep.

The next morning, he woke up, got dressed and headed to the door. Grabbing his backpack, he quickly went to school, and ate breakfast on the way there. He entered the school, and was immediately confronted by Dawn.

"Get away from me..." He mumbled.

She just came closer.

"Hey, Ash, I'm sorry for laughing at you. I came here to make up."

"Yeah right..." Ash mumbled.

"No, seriously."

She stopped him and grabbed his shoulders. She started walking her fingers up his chest. Ash blushed furiously.

"Actually, your kinda hot..." Said Dawn with a sly smile.

Ash was about to speak, when out jumped Gary from around the corner. He held a hose in his hand.

Foooosh!

He got Ash in the crotch. Ash looked like he pissed himself.

And the worse part was, Dawn was standing there laughing.

"Ha ha! Gotcha, Loner Ketchum! You should have seen your..."

"GET AWAY FROM ME!"

Dawn, taken aback, moved away from him. Ash looked at her. He was crying. His pain was visible on his face.

"YOU'RE A PIECE OF SHIT!" Ash screamed at her.

Ash went over to Gary.

His fist landed squarely on his jaw.

Gary fell.

"I HATE YOU BOTH!"

Ash turned and ran.

They had bullied him all year, and it was nearly Christmas. Ash had taken enough. He was done.

Dawn stood there, motionless for some time. She saw Gary get up and rub his jaw.

"Damn, he moves fast..." Gary said slowly.

Dawn ran.

"Where you going..." Was all Gary had time to say before she was gone.

She ran outside to see Ash down the street. He was running full speed out of the school.

Dawn followed him till he came to a stop. He was sitting on a bench, sobbing. It was pouring rain, but Ash didn't seem to mind.

She started walking towards him.

"Ash... I'm so sorry..."

Ash looked up, anger in his eyes. Dawn stopped moving, for fear of his rage.

"If you come any closer... I will smash your pretty little face in..." He whispered.

"Your precious little Gary won't be here to protect you... And May isn't here either..." Ash said, standing up. Dawn was suddenly afraid that Ash would hurt her. He moved towards her, and she threw her arms up in defence.

"Please don't hurt me..." Was all she could say, and she closed her eyes in fear.

"Do you know what it's like to be me?" Ash asked suddenly. Dawn looked at him, not knowing what to say. "Do you know what it's like to be hated? No, of course you don't. You're popular, and pretty, and you actually have friends. You're just a dumb girl who thinks its funny to hurt people. Screw your sorry. It's a lie."

"Ash, I didn't know..." Dawn was nearly in tears herself.

"Course you didn't. Go fuck yourself."

Dawn moved closer.

"Ash... I'm so sorry..." Dawn was crying now.

Ash turned and slugged her in the face.

"Are you so stupid you don't know when someone tells you to fuck off?"

He turned and left a crying, bleeding Dawn on the ground.

Well, that's it. I hope you guys don't mind the swearing: I don't usually do hurt/comfort stories. I wanted to make it dramatic. Anyway, stay tuned for more! Maya's Birthday, chapter 4 is coming soon, I just have some writers block, at least with that story.