The idea for this story, came into my head after completing Pokémon Emerald. It will basically be about the male main character, of Pokémon Platinum, falling for the female assistant of Professor Rowan, aka Dawn. I chose this pairing, because I played Platinum, before any of the other Pokémon games, and because I like the pairing of Ash, and May. If you don't like my point of view on this, and you like the pairing of Ash, and Dawn, then don't read. I know I'm a little old to be writing a story for Pokémon, but frankly, I don't give a damn. For those of you who know about my first story, do not expect this one to be as long. This one will more than likely be three or four chapters long. WARNING: a detailed lemon will be in the final chapter. If you don't want to read that part, then simply don't. And don't flame me for the details, in that chapter!

Prologue: Eight Years Ago

My P.O.V.

A year after, and even before, defeating the Elite Four, and Cynthia, I've had more than a few, very worthy challenges. There was filling Rowan's Pokédex, earning all eight of the gym badges, battling hundreds of trainers along the way, and stopping the plans of Team Galactic. Then there was the Elite Four, and Cynthia. And then after, going to the Battle Frontier, to challenge, and defeat the Frontier Brains. Check. There was the challenge of the Pokémon League tournament. Check. Another was a challenge, that my longtime friend, and rival, Lewis gave me, after capturing Giratina, to catch more legendary Pokémon. I checked that one off the list, by capturing the following: Dialga, Palkia, Uxie, Azelf, Mespirit, Crescelia, Darkrai, Articuno, Zapdos, Moltres, Regirock, Registeel, Regice, Regigigas, Heatran, and Rayquaza, in that order. Another was stopping one last plot, from Team Galactic, at Stark Mountain. Check. An ongoing one, is to complete the Pokédex, which I doubt I'll ever be able to check off. The thing is, now that things have been quiet, I'm actually starting to get bored. Something I've never been, since this whole crazy thing journey of mine, started, from the time I chose Chimchar, to now.

So, I'm sitting in my villa, and Professor Rowan has stopped by, for a visit. As he looks through the books on my bookshelf, he looks over to me, and notices my blank expression. "Is something wrong, Griffin?" He asks me.

"In all honesty professor," I started. "I've been very bored recently. I haven't had a challenge, really since I captured Rayquaza, three months ago."

"I see. You desire a challenge again, don't you?"

"I do, but it seems like I'm not going to get it here, in Sinnoh."

"Then perhaps you should consider going to another region, and starting from scratch."

"You mean, head to another region, with no Pokémon, and start catching Pokémon, winning gym badges, challenging the Elite Four there, as well as the Champion, and the Pokémon League there?"

"Precisely. I'll even send word to the professors in those regions, and have them give you a starter Pokémon, from that region."

"Thank you Professor Rowan. Where do you think I should go first?"

"A ship is scheduled to leave Canalave Port, tomorrow, heading to the Kanto Region. Have your Rayquaza fly you there, and head to Kanto first. However, you should say goodbye to some people, first."

"Yes, I should. And I think I'll start with you, professor."

I walk up to him, and we shake hands.

"Goodbye, Professor Rowan. It has been an honor knowing you, and meeting you. I really have to thank you, for everything."

"It was my pleasure, young man. Good luck, and take care of yourself. I'll ensure that this villa remains unburdened, in your absence, no matter how long it may be."

"I thank you. And don't worry, I'll be just fine."

I walk out of the villa. I call out Rayquaza, and have him fly me outside the Buck's home, where Lewis usually is right outside. I see my old friend, and have Rayquaza wait for me, to tell him goodbye.

"Hey Griffin," Lewis starts. "What's going on?"

"A lot. Listen, I... I have some news for you. I'm... I'm leaving the Sinnoh region, tomorrow."

The expression on his face, is obvious shock. "WHAT?! Why?!" He asks, loudly.

"Lewis, you and I have always been the type of guys, who need a challenge in our lives, to keep us motivated. Its been that way, really since we were very young. You always say that you're easily finding challenges. Me, quite honestly, I feel as though I've run out of challenges. So, Professor Rowan suggested that I go to a new region, and start from scratch, meaning that I'm going to Kanto, with no Pokémon at all. Professor Rowan will contact Professor Oak, and ask that he give me a starter Pokémon, from Kanto, and I make my next moves from there. Then I'll go to Johto, and Hoenn. Once I finish up in Hoenn, I'll return here. I'll see you again."

"I understand. And I better see you again! If I don't, I'll be fining you one billion dollars!"

I laugh a bit. "I'll make sure that you won't have to. Come here, my brother."

We give each other a hug.

"Goodbye Griffin. I'll miss you, man."

"I'll miss you too, Lewis."

I got back on Rayquaza, and headed for Twinleaf Town, my home. I didn't cry when I left Rowan, or Lewis. But I had a feeling that either my mother, or I would cry, when we said goodbye. If not, then both.

Rayquaza landed outside my house, and I called him back into his luxury ball. I then knocked on my door, even though I don't have to. When my mother answered, she was so happy to see me, again. "Griffin!" She exclaimed.

"Hey mom."

We hugged, and she told me to come on in. We sat down, and spoke. "What brings you home, honey?" She asked.

"I... I don't want to dance around this, or sugarcoat it, so I'm just going to come out and say it. Mom, I've run out of challenges, here in Sinnoh. All the Pokémon I've captured are in their final evolved forms. I've caught most of the Pokémon from this region, and some from other regions. I've even caught legendary Pokémon, from this region, and from other regions. Now, I want to see those other regions, and seek out challenges in those other regions. I believe that in doing so, I may find why I've loved being a trainer so much, again."

"You're leaving the Sinnoh Region, aren't you?"

"Yes mom, I am. I don't know when I'll return, but when I do, you'll be the first to know, when I show up on your front door, again."

"I'll be looking forward to that day, my son."

We stood up, and she kissed me on the forehead. We hugged as I got to the door. Neither of us were able to keep from crying.

"Goodbye mom. I love you."

"I love you too, Griffin. Goodbye son."

I called Rayquaza back out, and told him to fly me to Canalave City. While in the air, I then thought about the feelings I had developed. The feelings I had developed, for Rowan's assistant, Dawn. I didn't know if she felt the same way for me, but I wanted to find out, before I left. If she did, then I was going to ask her to come with me. If she didn't, then, well I don't know. At any rate, I was about to find out. I told Rayquaza to land in Sandgem Town, in front of its Pokémon Center. Dawn was right outside Professor Rowan's lab, and she ran up to me, when she saw Rayquaza land.

"Hey Griffin," She said, as I called Rayquaza back into his ball. "How are you?"

"I'm alright. But I do have some bad news."

"Why? What's wrong?"

"Dawn, I'm uh... I'm leaving the Sinnoh Region."

"I think I know why. You're not finding any challenges here, and it's making you bored."

I nodded my head. "Dead on."

"So," She seemed a little bit hopeful, about something. "is this goodbye?"

"Well, there is one more thing I want to say to you."

"Go ahead."

"Dawn, I... I... I have a... I have a crush on you. You're a beautiful girl, I enjoy being around you, I prefer spending time with you, to anything else, and I've just... fallen for you, more and more, since we first met. I've had my crush on you for a while now, and I just... since I'm leaving, I just can't keep it hidden anymore."

"Wow. I didn't see that coming. But, in all truth... I feel the same way about you. I like you too. You're skill, your passion for Pokémon, everything that you've accomplished, and the fact that you've been my knight in shining armor, more than once in the past, has made me fall for you."

"Then let me ask you, will you go with me, to the other regions? I would love it if you would accompany me."

"I... I want to, but I can't. My grandfather's health has taken a turn for the worse. He may not make it, and if he doesn't, I have to be here, to raise my little sister."

"I understand." I take off a necklace, that I bought shortly after I first met Dawn. "Take this. Keep it as something to remember me by. I'll take it back when I return. Until then, I'll make sure that I stay in contact with you. I promise."

"Thank you. I'll be sure to do the same." She responded, with tears beginning to form up, in her eyes. We pulled each other in for a hug. Before I knew it, we started to kiss, for about eight seconds, and when we broke apart, held each other close, for even longer. When we let go, she spoke. "I'll wait for you, for as long as it takes."

"I'll ensure that will be in as short amount of time, as possible. I promise you, I will return." With that, we hugged and kissed, one last time. I called Rayquaza back out, and flew to Canalave City. The next day, one of Rowan's assistants met me at the Port, and said he would take my Pokémon with him, to Rowan's lab. I did recognize him, so I gave him my Pokémon, who I said goodbye to the night before, and boarded the ferry.

To clarify, I played Pokémon Platinum, before any other Pokémon game. Then, I went back, and played Leaf Green, went ahead, and played Heart Gold, then went back again, and played Emerald. Rayquaza was my last import, to Platinum, by way of Pal Park.