Author's note:
This is my very first fanfic so please review. Constructive-criticism is always welcomed.
If you were wondering, I fully intend to finish this story, and I plan to update at much as possible. I'll be updating at least once per 2 weeks, but you can surely expect to see occasional multiple chapters within the time frame. It all really depends on how busy I am.
Please enjoy!
Disclaimer: I do not and never will own Pokemon.
Chapter 1
"Both Ash and May are declared the winners!"
The two contenders could not believe it. Through all the hard work and training with each other, Ash and May managed to battle it out in the finals, and what better way to end it than with a tie between the two of them. The large crowd had erupted with approval as cheers and whistling were heard throughout the stands.
"That was a great battle, May." Ash smiled, stepping toward May at the center of the battlefield with his hand extended.
"Indeed, I wouldn't have it any other way." May smiled back, accepting the handshake. "I must say, for someone who isn't really into coordinating, you did pretty well."
"I guess that means that I'm a natural, huh." Ash smirked, his ego getting the better of him.
May sighed, knowing that nothing could be done to change Ash's pride. As the two continued talking about the battle that had just occurred, Nurse Joy walked onto the battlefield, carrying the case that held the grand prize.
"Congratulations on the performance and...uh... I guess victories on both parts!" Nurse Joy said gleefully. "Unfortunately, we only have one ribbon to award."
Nurse Joy offered the ribbon to the winners, and, grinning, Ash took the ribbon.
"Don't worry, we know just what to do, don't we, May?" He said, turning towards the Brunette on his side. May nodded, taking the ribbon from Ash's hand.
As May threw the award straight into the air, Ash quickly called out Sceptile and commanded him to split the ribbon. Within seconds, the two, perfectly cut halves of the ribbon fell into the palms of Ash and May, respectively.
The two heroes turned towards each other, grinning, knowing that upon winning a badge or a ribbon, they will presume to act out their usual boasting of obtaining a new award.
On the stands, the Brock, Max and Pikachu looked on and noticed the grins that grew on their friends' faces.
"Whelp," Brock began, "get ready to hear the two of them yell-"
Instantaneously, Ash and May flashed their ribbons, yelling out, "I got a ribbon!"
Brock, Max and Pikachu all sweat-dropped.
"Well, looks like they aren't dropping that tradition any time soon." Max grumbled.
"Pikapi." Pikachu shook his head.
Ash and May ran towards the stands to where their friends were, receiving praise.
"Hey, great job you guys, you two fought well." Brock patted the two winners on the shoulders.
"Yeah, that was actually really intense and entertaining." Max added.
"Pika!" Pikachu nodded with agreement, then jumped onto Ash's shoulder and began nuzzling his cheek before turning to May and giving a fist pump to the air.
"Thanks, all that practice really paid off!" Ash said.
"Yeah, and if it weren't for Ash and all his training with me and helping me to understand Pokemon, I wouldn't have gotten that far!" May smiled, who, without realization, grabbed hold of and hugged Ash's arm.
The rest of the gang froze, surprised by May's sudden clinginess. May realized what she was doing and quickly reverted her arms, bringing an arm behind her back and the other behind her head while nervously laughing, hoping that no one had noticed or at least was going to question her. However, as always, her little brother thought otherwise.
"Uh, May, why were you just holding onto Ash's arm like that?" Max questioned, suspecting something of May.
May gulped, hating herself for committing to that act out of nowhere.
"Er u-umm, wh-what do you m-mean?" May faked a laugh, feeling the pressure of all the eyes on her.
"May, everyone saw you hug his arm," Max sighed, then, after thinking for a bit, began developing a rather sinister looking grin, staring straight into his sister's eyes.
May gulped again, sweating more than ever. She prayed that somehow she would be able to get out of this conversation, considering her brothers evil smile. A lesson she learned from home was that whenever her brother grew devilish smiles, terrible things were expected for her, mostly resulting in Max's exposing of May.
As May searched for something in the vicinity to distract the gang, Max already proceeded to embarrass her.
"Hey, guys, May likes Ash!" Max shouted, then quickly hid behind Brock, since he was the oldest and the most mature of the group.
Having experienced her nightmare of having her feelings for Ash revealed prematurely and on someone else's terms, May lunged for Max, anger and embarrassment apparent on her face.
"Why, you little brat!" May began, shoving Brock out of the way and causing her brother to squirm. As she was about to grab Max by the arm and give him a piece of her mind, she felt a hand grab hers, restraining her from doing anything troublesome. May turned, looking to see whose hand it was, and saw the face of the boy she had began developing feelings for during their adventures.
"Hey, May, no need to resort to violence." Ash said with a stern face.
May nodded, agreeing to drop the fight with her sibling for now. He let go of May and turned towards Max, who quivered on the ground.
"Of course she would like me, we are friends after all!" Ash grinned.
May fell to the ground in disbelief of Ash's obliviousness while Max shook his head and face palmed.
"Man, this guy is super dense." May and Max thought simultaneously.
May regained her composure and stood up.
"Well, at least I can express my feelings for him on my own terms now." She thought.
Meanwhile, Ash and Pikachu both stared at the two siblings with confusion, then dismissed what had just transpired, believing this to be an act of fun. As for Brock, he put his hand to his chin, contemplating.
"Well, that sure was strange," he thought. "If what Max said is true, and considering May's reaction to his statement, I guess May really does have a thing for Ash. I guess that I'll help her however I can to bring them close together. If I can't find love with all the Nurse Joy's and Officer Jenny's, then I'll help a friend in need!"
Just then, two very audible and loud grumbles escaped from the stomachs of Ash and May. They grinned at their very similar eating schedule and food habits.
"Hey, guys, why don't you say we go eat at a restaurant?" Ash suggested.
"Sounds great! I could really use a good meal after such a long day!" May replied, glad to leave the potentially worsening conversation of her liking of Ash behind.
The heroes agreed to eat, and with that, they exited the arena and walked underneath the setting sun.